If The Dead Could Speak. Bible condemns necromancy Dt.18:11 Procedure: medium... ‘dead spirit’ Prohibition: do not seek revelation apart from God Problem:

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

I. The Facts. 1. We are growing older. Gn.18:12. Hb.8:13 2. We will die. Hb.9:27 3. We will be judged. Hb.9:27 4. We will reap what we sow. Ga.6:7-8 Life.

Advertisements

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSES

Enoch, the seventh, Jd.14 Noah, the eighth, 2 Pt.2:5  1 Pt.3:20 Faith in future, unheard of event Walked w. God in worst period of world.

“There is only one job where you can start at the top – and that is digging a hole” Mt.25:14-30 shows what happens when a man tries to start at the top.

A summary of what the Bible teaches

I WILL … BEFORE I DIE GENESIS 45: Death Is Sure Psalms 90:10 The days of our lives are seventy years; and if by reason of strength they are eighty.

Pain. We know about pain Most people view pain negatively. We usually try to escape it, relieve it, or avoid it entirely. Analgesic The most common reason.

I. Disciples, Jn.11: : “a man has to live!” (1 Sm.26:10) 15: 16: Thomas would not let Him die alone (Mt.26:35) Lord’s death would test their faith.

Paul’s Sermon In Antioch Of Pisidia Text: Acts Setting: John Mark Quit Them… They Come Into A Synagogue… They Were Invited To Speak… Paul Takes.

Three Questions We’re Going to Answer About Salvation: Three Questions We’re Going to Answer About Salvation: 1) Why do we need to be saved? 2) What must.

Lazarus & The Rich Man Lk. 16: “There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:” 20.

Life with Him - Jn. 10:10 Repent & Believe Mk.1:15 “Good Deeds” Eph. 2:8-9 All Sin - Rom. 3:23 All Die - Rom. 5:12 All Judged - 2 Th. 1:8-9 His Position.

What is Christianity?. Every person has a picture or idea of who God is or who they would like God to be. How do you picture God?

Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, “I have gotten a man with the help of the LORD.” And again, she bore his brother.

Will we know one another in Heaven? 2 Samuel 12:23.

Am I My Brother’s Keeper? Genesis 4:8-12. Introduction This passage records the first acts of worship Cain and Abel both brought sacrifices to God Abel’s.

THE APOSTLES’ CREED – 3 RD ARTICLE RECOGNIZING A TRUE VISIZBLE CHURCH Lesson 43 Faith Foundations Course One.

Evans Church of Christ.

LESSON 1 CONNECTIONS 1.Husband tells wife, “Please bring me my most important book.” What do you think that book might have been? (What is the most important.

The Conclusion Ecclesiastes 12:13&14. Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty.

Abraham’s chronology Age 75, left home in Ur forever Age 86, Ishmael born Age 100, Isaac Age 137, Sarah died Age 160, Jacob born Age 175, died Four words.

Eight Woes (Mt.23:13-38) Woe (ct. 5:3-12)  Mt.24:19, a regretful lament; alas  Mt.23:13-38, a judgment akin to a curse. Cf. 18:7. Is.5 Hypocrites (6x);

Honor the Son John 5:16-30 Introduction Jesus provoked much controversy during His earthly ministry –Because He healed on the Sabbath... Jn 5:16 –The.

It’s All About Me. Narcissism American Psychiatric Association has considered lifting narcissistic person- ality disorder from its Diagnostic and Statistical.

CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP. Death & Eternity - Introduction The Bible teaches that we are more than physical creatures; we are also spiritual beings. For.

Translation - Transliteration translatedMost of the words in English versions are translated transliteratedA few are transliterated. E.g.: –Baptism –Allelujah.

Famous Last Words. Bible records last words 1. Moses 2. Joshua 3. David 4. Jesus alone could have two last words 1 On the cross 2 After He was crowned.

Weekly focus, daily feast Copyright © Simon G. Harris 2011 Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973,

KEYS TO DEDICATION II CORINTHIANS 6: What words come to mind when you think about being faithful to the Lord. Dedication—To set apart; to devote.

Lesson 1 – The Beginning January 3, Welcome to Project 4:4 2  Today, we begin a year- long study of the entire Bible in chronological order  We.

Welcome to Hope Fellowship Church Our Mission: “To know the triune God in the person of Jesus Christ and to make Him known.”

The Story Finding Your Story in God’s Story “New Commands and a New Covenant” Series 1 - God Forms His People.

Section VIII: Genesis 12; 13

We established last week that the souls of the dead are sent to either Paradise or Hades. Let’s look now at the state of the soul after that transfer.

Luke 16:19 “Jesus said, ‘There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed and who lived each day in luxury.”

+7 ft ft ft. 140 miles I. Lot And The Jordan River Valley.

Three Prayers. Theory & Practice 1. Musician: notes but no practice 2. Farmer: fertilizer, seed, timing… 3. Parenting: don’t let me catch you… 4. Christian...

Christ, Our Prophet. One Lord, many roles Hb.1:1-3 “ Spoken to us ” – Prophet “Purged our sins” – Priest “Right hand of Majesty” – King Prophet : spokesman.

“And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Col. 3:17.

PM Assembly Degradation of King Saul 1 Sam10: AM Assembly Something’s Missing! Ps. 63: 1-8.

Stoning Lv.20:2-5, child sacrifice to Molech Lv.20:27, divination Lv.24:14-23, blasphemy Nu.15:32-36, breaking the Sabbath Dt.13:6-11, false teachers Dt.21:18-21,

What have you done? Choices have consequences; some make choices w/o considering the consequences Asking, “What have you done?” is an effort to make people.

“Responsibilities of Fatherhood” Obedience. Dr. James Dobson says, "Our very survival as a nation will depend on the presence or absence of masculine.

LEAVE NOTHING UNDONE Joshua 11:15. Leave Nothing Undone Joshua 11:15 As the Lord had commanded Moses his servant, so Moses commanded Joshua, and so Joshua.

The Rich Man & Lazarus Luke 16: "There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously.

Until He Returns UNTIL HE RETURNS LIVE AN EXAMPLE OF FAITH.

Revelations 1:5 (NKJV) 5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who.

2 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the.

I. What Is Human Life?. Gn.2:7 The beginning (living soul)  Same word: Gn.1:20, 24  Mt.10:28, different use of soul The end, Gn.3:19 (Ec.12:7)

I. Shimei Sinned Against The King, 2 Sm.16:5-14. David, a type of Christ 1. Name—David = beloved. Mt.3:17 2. Shepherd, 1 Sm.16:11. Jn Poor family,

If Thy Brother Shall Trespass Matthew 18:15-17 If Thy Brother Shall Trespass When a brother sins, what do you do? What if you didn’t witness the sin?

What is the most repeated command of the Bible? “Do not be afraid” Fear Fear: anxiety caused by approaching danger Some fear is good; some is bad.

1 Ephesians 2:8-9 Is salvation by grace only? “We cannot do anything to be saved” - [men]

POOR BUT RICH - Luke 16:

Everyone must do three things 1. Be born 2. Die 3. Stand before God in judgment I. Facts About Final Judgment.

Ancient proverb A donkey, a lyre Of one who can make nothing of music nothing in common Some things have nothing in common.

2 3 What was the character of DAVID like? David said to Goliath... “I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel.”

WHAT DOES SALVATION MEAN?. Ephesians 2:1-7 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the.

Strong Delusion. Do not trivialize truth 1 Tim.2:4 Ja.5: Pt.1:22 2 Thes.2:9-12.

Happy Mother’s Day We honor You today ! Every person in Heaven will have been born a second time without a mother.

Heb 11:7...Jude 15...Lk 16:19-31 Hebrews 11:7 New International Version (NIV) 7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built.

Ephesians 2:4-8 Bible Reading Matthew 26:26-28 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said,

Psalm 119:160. Pamphlet from: Old Paths Baptist Church in Sparta, TN I. FALSE IDEAS ABOUT “CHURCH” “GOD’S SIMPLE PLAN OF SALVATION” A Matter of Life and.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO CONTINUE IN CHRIST?. I John 2:28-29 And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed.

Can You See the Unseen? n (Hebrews 11:1 NKJV) “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

SECTION 1.6 NIV.

SECTION 1.6 ESV.

Prepare To Meet Thy God.

Giving alms Love your neighbour as yourself Matthew 22:39.

Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save

Presentation transcript:

If The Dead Could Speak

Bible condemns necromancy Dt.18:11 Procedure: medium... ‘dead spirit’ Prohibition: do not seek revelation apart from God Problem: Ec.9:5-6 Presumption: dead don’t know future Isa.8:19-20

If this man could speak... Ac.2:…29 God does tell us what some dead say

I. Samuel, 1 Sm.28:3

Dead Samuel speaks… 15: coming back disturbs him 16: directs Saul to Lord, not man (dead) 16: God will not compromise His plan 17-18: sin brings consequences 19: alone [Gn.2:18]. 1 Sm.28:6, 15 Psalm Mt.9:36 (10:6)

I. Samuel, 1 Sm.28:3 II. Nebuchadnezzar, Is.14

Is.14:4, king of Babylon Dead, entering Sheol (9, 11) Residents address him, Passage recalls former boasts, Now silent before Almighty Judge

Is.14:4, king of Babylon warns by silence and example 1. No matter what you have on earth, you will leave it behind 2. Death is the great leveler 3. God is in control, not you

I. Samuel, 1 Sm.28:3 III. Rich Man, Lk.16 II. Nebuchadnezzar, Is.14

“I wouldn’t treat a dog like that”  Mt.15:…27, Syro-Phoenician woman  Dogs eat crumbs... (scraps)  That fall from table  Lk.16:21, Lazarus  Desired crumbs... (scraps)  That fall from table Rich man lived daily in ‘ostentatious luxury’ – L-N. 1 Party 2 Position 1 Party 2 Position

The rich man speaks Verse 24 Begs mercy; for himself, not others Knows Lazarus Once had so much; now... Do anything to avoid this place; earthly blessings cannot compensate

The rich man speaks Verses Blames God for his condition (neglect) Blames God for brothers’ danger Earthly blessings do not transfer Death seals our destiny; prepare now Verse 30 Does not want loved ones to join him Thinks he knows more than God

The rich man speaks Summary Would do anything to save brothers If Word won’t change them, nothing will Where was he when...? Another Lazarus said nothing, Jn.11-12

I. Samuel, 1 Sm.28:3 IV. Abel, Hb.11:4 II. Nebuchadnezzar, Is.14 III. Rich Man, Lk.16

Abel says... Sin will be punished, Gn.4:10  Life, Gn.4:13  Legacy, Hb.11:4; Jd.11; 1 Jn.3:12

Abel says... Sin will be punished, Gn.4:10 Need blood to be saved; Hb.9:22 Faith does exactly what God says Obey God even if family opposes you There is something worse than death; there is something better than life