Last Will and Testament Hebrews 9:23-28
Important Events in Life Day of our conversion Wedding day Birth of our children Loss of a loved one
Our Mortality Death comes to all Then judgment (Hebrews 9:27) No access to tree of life (Genesis 3) Exist by a thread (Job 14:2; James 4:14)
Our Mortality Good to ponder death “I will die” (Ecclesiastes 7:2) Admission of what will be
Our Mortality We do not know when Overtakes us (Ecclesiastes 9:10-12) Only date on a will is the date it is signed May come when we least expect it (Luke 12:20)
Our Possessions A will says what is to be done No U-Hauls in a funeral procession Leave the world as we entered (Job 1:21; Ecclesiastes 5:15, 16)
Our Possessions Material things? Rich farmer (Luke 12:13-21) Leave it to a fool? (Ecclesiastes 2:19) All of it perishes (John 6:27)
Our Possessions A spiritual legacy? A good reputation (Proverbs 22:1) A faithful life (Matthew 6:19-21, 33)
Our Possessions What have you done so far? Measured in dollars and cents? Life devoted to God?
Our Children Worth more than our possessions A gift from God (Psalm 127:3-5) What would you rescue first from a fire?
Our Children A will shows an interest in them Their physical needs (1 Timothy 5:8) Spiritual needs (Ephesians 6:4)
Our Children What am I doing for them now? A will is important Abraham (Genesis 18:19) Joshua (Joshua 24:15)
Our Duty To God A will is binding on all parties Sometimes set aside Not as it should be
Our Duty To God Lord’s will cannot be changed Now in effect (Hebrews 9:16, 17) Preached on Pentecost (Acts 2)
Our Duty To God Do we respect His will? Understandable (Ephesians 3:3, 5) Are we complying with its terms?
Conclusion Have you made out a will? Are you prepared to die?