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Released from fear. Hebrews 2:14-18. The Christian can face death with hope and expectation. Hebrews 2:14-18. Jesus needed to become flesh, for God cannot die. “ I AM THAT I AM” (Ex 3:14 ). “Holy , holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come” (Rev 4:8).
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Released from fear Hebrews 2:14-18
Jesus needed to become flesh, for God cannot die. • “I AM THAT I AM” (Ex 3:14). • “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come” (Rev 4:8).
Death is the domain of Satan. • Death came into the world through sin. • “As by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned” (Rom 5:12). • Death is an enemy of Jesus. • “The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death” (1 Cor 15:26).
Jesus stepped forth & offered Himself as the sacrifice for our sins. • Jesus “gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father” (Gal 1:4). • “Walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmellingsavour” (Eph 5:2).
Does your relationship with God frighten you? • “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost” (Acts 2:38). • “Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee” (Acts 8:22).
Are you concerned about your children? • Begin today living a life that will guide your children the rest of their days. • Teach your children today how to live tomorrow: • “Ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord” (Eph 6:4). • We parents have no more solemn obligation!
Are you concerned about your spouse? • Live in such a way to bring him/her comfort when you die. • Don’t let anger grow. • “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath” (Eph 4:26).
What else about death frightens you? • Look to Scripture to find an answer.