THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS LUKE 16:19-31 BCS DEAF CHURCH 10/18/2015

CATECHISM Question 11: What are the decrees of God? Answer: The decrees of God are His eternal purpose, according to the counsel of His will, whereby for His own glory, He has foreordained whatsoever comes to pass. Or, more simply put: “What God wants to happen for His glory that He will make happen.” Psalm 115:3 “Our God is in the heavens: He does all that he pleases”

CATECHISM Question 12: How does God execute His decrees? Answer: God executes His decrees in the works of creation and providence. “Providence” = the protective works of God. Rev 4:11 11 “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things, and by Your will they existed and were created.”

“Made Me Glad” Hillsong http://viewpure.com/q3B2WHN0t3U WORSHIP

“Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)” Chris Tomlin http://viewpure.com/aZHJ5m3Tuwk WORSHIP

Luke 16:19-31 THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS

What We Do Here Matters Money is Given for a Reason Hell is Real Hell’s Doors are Locked From the Inside No Second Chances Scripture is Enough RICH MAN AND LAZARUS: KEY POINTS

Q: What do we know about the rich man? - Rich - Excessively rich and wasteful - Not caring - Saw Lazarus in his need – ignored him Q: Why does he call on Abraham to save him? - Jewish - Religion THE RICH MAN

Q: What do we know about Lazarus? - Extremely poor - Disabled – he had to be carried from place to place - Suffered from sores all over his body Q: What does “Lazarus” mean? - “God Helps” Q: Does Lazarus go to heaven because he is poor and suffering? - NO! LAZARUS

Q: Does the rich man go to hell because he is rich? - No! Although Jesus says it is hard for rich people to enter heaven – they worship their money instead of God Q: What does the rich man want to happen when he realizes he is stuck in hell for eternity? - He wants Lazarus to serve him - He wants Abraham to send someone from the dead to go and warn his brothers about hell Q: What is Abraham’s response? - No one can cross the chasm separating heaven and hell - Even if a man came back from the dead, his brothers still would not believe Q: Why do you think Jesus said that? - He was prophesying about his own death and resurrection, and that people still would not believe in him. RICH MAN IN HELL!

1. What we do here matters for eternity. WHAT WE LEARN:

2. Money is given to us for a reason! WHAT WE LEARN:

3. Hell is real! - 76% of Americans believe in a real heaven - Only 59% of Americans believe in hell - As we saw last week, 87% of Americans believe they are going to heaven…. - But Jesus taught that most people will choose the “wide path” that leads to destruction! WHAT WE LEARN

4. Hell’s Doors are Locked from the Inside Out! WHAT WE LEARN: “I willingly believe that the damned are, in one sense, successful, rebels to the end; that the doors of hell are locked on the inside.” - C. S. Lewis

5. No second chances WHAT WE LEARN:

6. Scriptures Are Enough! In them we find eternal life. WHAT WE LEARN:

THE GOOD NEWS:

PRAYER Glena’s brother-in-law, Keith – found a good job, needs to learn independence and faith Glena’s friend in Alto, TX – student, Cameron, died from football injury. Pray for students, teachers, family. Good opportunity to share the gospel with students! Continue to pray for Brock – Back in Bryan but recently had concerning test results Two TAMU students hit by truck, passed away. Pray for the driver – it was not his fault, for hospital workers who deal with this type of sorrow a lot, for family and friends of the students, Daisy (19) and Brian (20). Liz and Neal – future nephew’s issues no longer appear to be life- threatening. Praise and continue to pray! And pray for Auntie Liz and Uncle Nealy Jena – continuing to experience severe neck pain

ANNOUNCEMENTS ASL Bible Study – Sundays at 3:30 in Education Wing. Following the series “The Story of God” with Glena. Full ASL – no English interpretation. Please come! ASL Class – Sundays at 3:30 in usual church meeting place. May not continue if no one shows up… 10/25 – meet with hearing church (Comm Church) in Fellowship building (left of main entrance). ASL interpreting will be provided.