Scripture Reading: Matthew 25:1-13
Am I Ready?
Intro.
1. The foolish virgins did not plan ahead; Access to wedding denied (Matt. 25:1-13).
2. Watch therefore; We do not know when the Lord will return.
I. CHECKLIST FOR THE LORD’S RETURN.
A. Idle Words? Matt. 12:33-37; Eph. 4:29, 25
B. Works of the Flesh or Fruit of the Spirit? Gal. 5:19-24 (Matt. 5:27-30)
C. How Do I Treat My Wife? Eph. 5:25-28; 1 Pet. 3:7 (Col. 3:19)
D. How Do I Treat My Husband? Eph. 5:22-24 (Titus 2:4-5)
E. How Do I Honor My Parents? Eph. 6:1-3 (Rom. 1:30; 2 Tim. 3:1-4)
F. How Do I Raise My Children? Eph. 6:4 (Col. 3:21)
G. Am I Saved?
1. Heard the gospel? Rom. 10:14
2. Believe in Jesus? John 8:23-24
3. Repent? Luke 13:5
4. Confess? Rom. 10:9-10
5. Baptized? Mark 16:16
H. Am I a Faithful Member of Christ’s Body (His church)? Acts 2:47; Eph. 4:16
1. Do I meet my responsibilities? 1 Cor. 12:12-27 (Gal. 6:5)
2. Put first things first? Matt. 6:33-34
3. Love God with all your being? Mark 12:29-30
4. Spread the gospel? Mark 16:15 (2 Tim. 2:2)
5. Correct every sin? Acts 8:20-24; James 5:16 (Luke 15:21)
Conclusion
1. Be watchful servants, Luke 12:35-40.
2. Be faithful and wise (careful) stewards, Luke 12:41-48.
3. The unprepared will not escape condemnation, 1 Thess. 5:1-6.
By: Joe R. Price
Posted November 5, 2021