Heaven Holds All to Me

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There is nothing more precious than heaven. Job reminds us that we must be steadfast in our faith in God, no matter what happens. Three reasons to look forward to heaven: 1) All the treasures of this earth are not worth more than my soul; 2) Treasures of heaven are priceless; and 3) Jesus prepared the way for me.

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Curse God and die.

Job 2.9CB OT p. 778

Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return.

Job 1.21CB OT p. 777

Shall we receive good from God, and shall we not receive evil?

Job 2.10CB OT p. 778

Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal,

Matthew 6.19CB NT p. 10

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rest destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.

Matthew 6.20CB NT p. 10

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Matthew 6.21CB NT p. 10

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All the treasures of this earth are not worth more than my soul.

Treasures of Earth...

deceive.

The deceitfulness of riches choke the Word

Matthew 13.22CB NT p. 25

One’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.

Luke 12.15CB NT p. 131

Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry!

Luke 12.15; CB NT p. 131

Treasures of Earth...

tempt.

Those who desire to be rich fall into temptation

1 Timothy 6.9CB NT p. 369

Treasures of Earth...

are temporary.

When your eyes light on it, it is gone, for suddenly it sprouts wings, flying like an eagle toward heaven.

Proverbs 23.5; CB OT p. 1032

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?

Matthew 16.26; CB NT p. 32

The treasures of heaven are priceless.

Treasures of Heaven...

a better country

They desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one

Hebrews 11.16; CB NT p. 394

Treasures of Heaven...

rest

There remains a sabbath rest for the people of God

Hebrews 4.9; CB NT p. 385

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11.28; CB NT p. 21

Treasures of Heaven...

a crown

You will receive the unfading crown of glory

1 Peter 5.4; CB NT p. 413

There is laid up for me the crown of righteousness

2 Timothy 4.8; CB NT p. 374

Treasures of Heaven...

a new body

We have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

2 Corinthians 5.1; CB NT p. 316

We shall be like Him1 John 3.2; CB NT p. 422

Treasures of Heaven...

joy

Enter into the joy of your master.

Matthew 25.21; CB NT p. 50

Jesus prepared the way for me.

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Will today be the day you decide to

go to heaven?

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Heaven Holds All To MeMatthew 6.19-21

Compiled and Presented by:

Dave Stewart26 December, 2010

Las Cruces, NMwww.churchofchristmiranda.com

Synopsis: There is nothing more precious than heaven. Job reminds us that we must be steadfast in our faith in God, no matter what happens. Three reasons to look forward to heaven: 1) All the treasures of this earth are not worth more than my soul; 2) Treasures of heaven are priceless; and 3) Jesus prepared the way for me.

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