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”
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.”
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
- 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
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!
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
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
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
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.
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