2 Kings 20:1

What About Preparation for Our Own Deaths? “set [our] house[s] in order” 2 Kings 20:1

Why? Three Basic Bible Facts: Three Basic Bible Facts: –1. Certainty of Death – Hebrews 9:27 James 4:14,15 James 4:14,15 –2. Certainty of Judgment – 2 Corinthians 5:10 Ecclesiastes 12:14 Ecclesiastes 12:14 He is our Judge- 1 Peter 1:17 He is our Judge- 1 Peter 1:17 –Ecclesiastes 3:17; Romans 2:16

Why? Three Basic Bible Facts: Three Basic Bible Facts: –3. Certainty of Punishment for those who die Un-prepared- Galatians 6:7,8 2 Thessalonians 1:8,9 2 Thessalonians 1:8,9 Romans 1:18-21 Romans 1:18-21 Genesis 1:27 Genesis 1:27 Ecclesiastes 12:13,14 Ecclesiastes 12:13,14 Matthew 16:24-26 ; Mark 8:34- 37; Luke 9:23-25 Matthew 16:24-26 ; Mark 8:34- 37; Luke 9:23-25 Matthew 19:29; Acts 24:24-25 Matthew 19:29; Acts 24:24-25

Why? Three Basic Bible Facts: Three Basic Bible Facts: –3. Certainty of Punishment for those who die Un-prepared- Galatians 6:7,8 2 Thessalonians 1:8,9 2 Thessalonians 1:8,9 Romans 1:18-21 Romans 1:18-21 Genesis 1:27 Genesis 1:27 Ecclesiastes 12:13,14 Ecclesiastes 12:13,14 Matthew 16:24-26 ; Mark 8:34- 37; Luke 9:23-25 Matthew 16:24-26 ; Mark 8:34- 37; Luke 9:23-25 Matthew 19:29; Acts 24:24-25 Matthew 19:29; Acts 24:24-25 There is NO Convenient time to DIE, UN-PREPARED!

How? Attitudes Attitudes –Deuteronomy 32:29 –Psalm 90:12; 39:4 –Attitude Not Characterized by: Despair – 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Despair – 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Regret – Philippians 1:23 Regret – Philippians 1:23 Fear- Hebrews 2:14,15 Fear- Hebrews 2:14,15 –1 Corinthians 15:54-57 Denial we will Die- Hebrews 9:27 Denial we will Die- Hebrews 9:27

How? Attitudes Attitudes –Attitude Not Characterized by: Despair – 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Despair – 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Regret – Philippians 1:23 Regret – Philippians 1:23 Fear- Hebrews 2:14,15 Fear- Hebrews 2:14,15 –1 Corinthians 15:54-57 Denial we will Die- Hebrews 9:27 Denial we will Die- Hebrews 9:27 Hedonism- 1 Corinthians 15:32 Hedonism- 1 Corinthians 15:32 Unconcern- Luke 12:13-21 Unconcern- Luke 12:13-21

How? Attitudes Attitudes –Attitude Not Characterized by: Despair – 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Despair – 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Regret – Philippians 1:23 Regret – Philippians 1:23 Fear- Hebrews 2:14,15 Fear- Hebrews 2:14,15 –1 Corinthians 15:54-57 Denial we will Die- Hebrews 9:27 Denial we will Die- Hebrews 9:27 Hedonism- 1 Corinthians 15:32 Hedonism- 1 Corinthians 15:32 Unconcern- Luke 12:13-21 Unconcern- Luke 12:13-21

How? Attitudes Attitudes –Must be Realistic- 1 John 4:17,18 –Not suppose death will be in pleasant circumstances- Luke 12:50; Mark 14:34-36 –We can look beyond Death to Eternal Life with God – Hebrews 12:2

How? Actions Actions –Ecclesiastes 9:10 –Philippians 2:12 –1 John 2:28 –2 Corinthians 5:20 –2 Peter 1:8-10 –Truly Worthwhile Life – Spiritual Well-Being – Matthew 6:19,20

When? Most Postpone & Procrastinate – Acts 24:25 Most Postpone & Procrastinate – Acts 24:25 –Too Important to Put Off! –Deserves Attention NOW! –Young or Old, Now the time to enjoy Fellowship with God God deserves our Best – Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:1; 9:10 God deserves our Best – Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:1; 9:10

When? –More to life than life itself – Luke 12:16-21 Life lived to God’s Glory means prepared to Live or Die Life lived to God’s Glory means prepared to Live or Die –Philippians 1:20-24

Who are the Un-Prepared? Un-believing – John 8:24 Un-believing – John 8:24 Un-repentant – Romans 2:5 Un-repentant – Romans 2:5 Un-Confessing- Romans 10:9,10; Matthew 10:32,33 Un-Confessing- Romans 10:9,10; Matthew 10:32,33 The Un-Baptized- Galatians 3:27; Acts 2:38; 22:16; Romans 6:3,4 The Un-Baptized- Galatians 3:27; Acts 2:38; 22:16; Romans 6:3,4 The Un-Faithful- Hebrews 3:6; 6:11; Revelation 2:10 The Un-Faithful- Hebrews 3:6; 6:11; Revelation 2:10

Are You A Christian? Are You Prepared to Stand Before Your Creator in Judgment?