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here.
Luke 14:15-24
(Key Verse 18)
Excuse means: To think of a
fault or wrongdoing as not important. A reason that one
has made up to explain their actions.
It is not my intention to do an in-depth message on this
parable at this time, but notice
verse 17 - "Come; for all
things are now ready."
The three
that were invited to the supper had to do nothing except
receive and come to it. Yet they gave ridiculous excuses:
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(1) One brought land, he had not seen. |
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(2) One brought oxen, he had not
worked. |
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(3) One used his wife as an excuse. |
* What excuse are you
using for not having a personal relationship with Jesus
Christ?
1. Everybody else lives
and does their own thing.
Romans 12:2
2. Times have
changed.
(Malachi 3:6)
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In these days of inflation, the wages
of sin are still the same.
(Romans 6:23) |
3. I don't believe
as you do.
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No matter what religious faith you
are, it comes down to
John 3:3
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4. It does not
matter what you believe, as long as you are sincere.
5. I don't
understand it.
(Romans 1:20)
6. I'll put it off
- there's plenty of time.
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The Bible is full of people who put
this decision off: |
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(1) Young rich ruler
(Mark 10) |
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(2) Rich man in Hell
(Luke 16) |
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(3) Governor Felix
(Acts 24) |
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(4) King Agrippa
(Acts 26) |
7. I am too
sinful.
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(Acts 2) Apostle Peter preached to those who
crucified Jesus and God saved them.
(I Timothy 1)
Paul called himself "the chiefest of sinners" |
God's Grace does for you
what you cannot do for yourself.
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