The 7 Suicides in the Bible: What They Reveal About Fear and Shame

Suicidal thoughts, ideation, attempts, and death can affect Christians too. But what does the Bible have to say about suicide?   Scripture gives us understanding of what lies beneath the surface of suicide & major spiritual factors leading up to it.    In this episode of Sonship University, J.T. Singletary shares:    • His own experience with suicidal ideation and suicide attempts   • The real definition of suicide   • How suicide can affect more than just physical life    • What the seven biblical incidents of suicide have in common   • Why sin, fear, and shame go hand in hand with self-destruction   • The Biblical Patterns of Suicide    •Modern Suicide Statistics   •The Internal & External Factors that May Lead to Suicide   SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Judges 9 verse 54, Judges 16 verses 27–31, 1 Samuel 31 verses 3–6, 2 Samuel 17 verse 23, 1 Kings 16 verse 18, Matthew 27 verses 3–5, Ephesians 6 verse 12, Hebrews 11   CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 Overcoming Suicide From a Biblical Perspective 00:04:12 Suicide in the Bible: Seven Examples 00:04:45 King Abimelech: The Suicide of Sexism  00:06:35 Samson: The Suicide of Vengeance  00:11:20 Saul and His Armor Bearer: The Suicide of Kingship & Allegiance  00:15:15 Ahithophel: The Suicide of Revolt 00:17:15 King Zimri: The Suicide of Conquest  00:19:00 Judas: The Suicide of Regret  00:22:10 The Biblical Pattern Behind Suicide 00:24:34 Fear, Shame and Spiritual Attack   Follow Sonship University and share this episode with someone who needs a biblical perspective on the many forms of suicide. It may be the flicker of hope that saves someone’s life.   CONTINUE LISTENING: If shame and fear have made you feel hatred toward yourself, listen to How Not to Hate Yourself When Confronting Sin in Your Life next.   Spotify | Apple | iHeartRadio   YOUR NEXT STEP:  If you’re experiencing depression, anxiety, chronic stress, suicidal thoughts, or spiritual stagnancy that’s negatively affecting different areas of your life and you want to pursue friendship with Jesus, freedom from oppression & fulfillment in life, preorder our upcoming book, Becoming Sons to take the next step in your Sonship journey.    Preorder Becoming Sons Now    Disclaimer: This teaching includes discussion of suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, self-harm, abuse, and biblical accounts of suicide.