Week of March 9th – Eternal Perspective

Key Thought:
A person who is lying on their death bed is not going to say, “Bring me my awards, my jewelry, and all the cool stuff I have accumulated. I just want to spend my last few days looking at it.” This is because a person whose days are numbered has the perspective that focuses them on the important people in his/her life. This person often will also seriously consider the possibility of life after death and whether or not he/she is prepared for such a possibility.

Youth, health, and prosperity are often a recipe for a life that is lived oblivious to the need to prepare the soul for eternity. However, the Bible calls this person a “fool.” If you could imagine gaining everything that your heart could desire in this world, but in the process lost your soul, the Bible reminds us, that’s not a good trade. It would be better to have absolutely nothing for 60 or 70 years but to know that you had Jesus now and an eternity with Jesus later. Is your soul safe?

Sermon Highlights:
Take some time to write down some important thoughts that have stuck with you from Steve’s sermon Eternal Perspectives (March 9th, 2008).

Bible Reading:
Monday – Psalm 39:4- 5
Tuesday – Matthew 16:24-26
Wednesday – Philippians 3:7-8
Thursday – Matthew 6:19-21
Friday – 1 John 5:10-12

Key Questions to Ponder During the Week:

1. What are you focusing on that doesn’t really matter? What are you neglecting that does matter? What are you going to do to let God change you?
2. Have you ever given up anything in your life simply because you had the perspective that you can’t take it with you?
3. Where does God want you to become more generous?
4. Are you 100% sure that your soul is safe and that when your life comes to an end you will be with Jesus Christ?