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Now I lay me down to sleep 4/24/2017 4:45 PM Now I lay me down to sleep 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

SLEEP Sleep is good, but too much can be bad 4/24/2017 4:45 PM SLEEP Sleep is good, but too much can be bad “Oversleeping has been linked to a host of medical problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and increased risk of death. “Researchers are careful to note, however, that two other factors -- depression and low socioeconomic status -- are strongly associated with oversleeping. Those two factors may be the reason for the observed negative health effects.” -Physical Side Effects of Oversleeping, WebMD 2 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Lifelessness of Sleep: Symbol of Death 4/24/2017 4:45 PM Lifelessness of Sleep: Symbol of Death Death of physical body, Job 14:10-14 Common event, Eccl 9:2-6 Just as we awake from sleep, Jesus will raise the dead, Jno 11:11-14, 17, 21-27; 41-44 3 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Lifelessness of Sleep: Symbol of Death 4/24/2017 4:45 PM Lifelessness of Sleep: Symbol of Death Bodily death and resurrection, Jno 11:25 Spiritual life for evermore, Jno 11:26 All who “sleep” will be raised immortal, 1 Cor 15:51-52 (all the dead) All who “sleep in Jesus” will be raised to eternal life, 1 Ths 4:14-15 (dead Christians) Are you ready to “go to sleep?” Will you sleep “in Jesus”? (Rev 14:13) 4 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Unconsciousness of Sleep: Symbol of Spiritual Neglect (Matt 25:5) 4/24/2017 4:45 PM Unconsciousness of Sleep: Symbol of Spiritual Neglect (Matt 25:5) Lethargy, apathy, complacency, unaware Spiritual blindness and death, Isa 29:9-12; 1 Cor 11:30 Failure to be spiritually alert, Matt 26:40-41 (Lk 22:45-46) Warnings to wake up: Time is running out! Rom 13:11-14 Light of truth should wake us up! Eph 5:13-16 Be sober and watchful! 1 Ths 5:4-10 5 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Idleness of Sleep: Symbol of Laziness (Prov 19:15) 4/24/2017 4:45 PM Idleness of Sleep: Symbol of Laziness (Prov 19:15) Idleness refuses to see and do the work set before it, Prov 24:30-34; Jno 4:34-35; 9:4 Open your eyes and get to work! Prov 20:13 (2 Ths 3:10) The work is not accomplished, and the lazy one suffers the consequences, Prov 6:6-11 Others are also affected! 6 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Idleness of Sleep: Symbol of Laziness (Prov 19:15) 4/24/2017 4:45 PM Idleness of Sleep: Symbol of Laziness (Prov 19:15) Fervent faith and zeal, Gal 6:7-10 Watchmen in Zion, Isa 56:10 Elders, preachers and teachers Be committed servants of God like David, Psa 132:1-5; Rom 12:11 Be diligent like Boaz, Ruth 3:18 7 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Rest of Sleep: Symbol of God’s Blessing 4/24/2017 4:45 PM Rest of Sleep: Symbol of God’s Blessing Work hard and sleep well, Eccl 5:12 Trust in God helps us be content, Matt 8:24-27; Prov 3:21-26 Sweet rest because God satisfies, Jer 31:25-26 (Eccl 5:12-15) Rest without fear because God protects, Psa 3:5-6; 4:6-8 8 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

God Never Sleeps! 1 Kings 18:27 4/24/2017 4:45 PM God Never Sleeps! 1 Kings 18:27 God will not cast off those who turn to Him, Psa 44:23-26 God is always ready to show mercy! (25-26) He who keeps Israel never slumbers nor sleeps, Psa 121:1-4 Our rest in heaven awaits us, Heb 4:9 Until then, let us work diligently as obedient servants of God, Heb 4:10-11 9 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.