Now or Never?
“…make an effort to settleâ€
(Luke 12:58)
Introduction: Luke 12:57-59 is a parable. Does this parable teach “Now or Never� Why does Jesus urge settling ASAP?
A. Luke 12:57 – teaches human _______________
B. Luke 12:58 – teaches Jesus’ goal to __________
C. Non-settlement will mean 3 things:
1. Your accuser will ___________ you
2. Your judge will _____________you
3. Your officer will ____________ you
D. Luke 12:59 – teaches ____________________
Conclusion: The Christian system, as taught in the Scriptures, extends the hope of salvation to all men, as long as they live (2 Peter 3:9). The difficulty, however, is compounded by numerous complications: (1) the unpredictability of death (2) the advancement of the hardening of the heart, and (3) the irrevocable nature of eternal destiny.