1. The Value of One Soul
Matthew 16:26

2. Your Soul – Your Life Soul (psuche): General term for life (Matt 2:20)
Distinguishable from human spirit, Heb 4:12; 1 Ths 5:23
Immaterial, invisible, Matt 10:28
The value of your soul corresponds to the value of your life

3. The value of one soul
Jesus and One Soul

4. We Must Value Each Soul Like Jesus Did
Do not predetermine someone’s reaction to the truth
Do not cast off certain ones as “worthless”
Remember to never neglect our opportunities to teach even one person the gospel and help even one to overcome sin (Gal 6:1-2; Jas 5:19-20)

5. Why is the Soul so Valuable? Matthew 16:26; Luke 15:8-9
Made in the image of God Gen 1:26-27; 2:7
Intellect, emotion, free will and conscience
Moral responsibility and accountability, Ezek 18:20
Eternal life to every soul who believes, Jno 5:21, 24, 29; 6:54

6. Why is the Soul so Valuable? Matthew 16:26; Luke 15:8-9
Christ died for every soul, Heb 2:9; Jno 3:16
Sinful souls, Rom 5:6-8
Died for the homeless, the immoral, the false teacher, the infidel…
Remove our prejudices, Jas 2:1-4

7. Why is the Soul so Valuable? Matthew 16:26; Luke 15:8-9
Immortal, 1 Cor 15:53-54
Resurrection, 1 Cor 15:20-22, 42-44
Judgment, 2 Cor 5:10; Rev 20:11-15
Eternal reward or eternal punishment, Rev 21:4-7; 20:15; 21:8
Fear God! Matt 10:28

8. Why is the Soul so Valuable? Matthew 16:26; Luke 15:8-9
Heaven’s joy
Heaven rejoices over the salvation of just one sinner, Luke 15:7, 10, 32

9. The Value of Your Soul
Matthew 16:26
Luke 12:15-21