Heaven Holds All to Me

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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

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

Job 1.21CB OT p. 777

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

Job 2.10CB OT p. 778

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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

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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

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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.

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Treasures of Earth...

deceive.

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The deceitfulness of riches choke the Word

Matthew 13.22CB NT p. 25

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

Luke 12.15CB NT p. 131

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

Luke 12.15; CB NT p. 131

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Treasures of Earth...

tempt.

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Those who desire to be rich fall into temptation

1 Timothy 6.9CB NT p. 369

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Treasures of Earth...

are temporary.

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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

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

Matthew 16.26; CB NT p. 32

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The treasures of heaven are priceless.

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Treasures of Heaven...

a better country

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

Hebrews 11.16; CB NT p. 394

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Treasures of Heaven...

rest

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There remains a sabbath rest for the people of God

Hebrews 4.9; CB NT p. 385

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

Matthew 11.28; CB NT p. 21

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Treasures of Heaven...

a crown

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You will receive the unfading crown of glory

1 Peter 5.4; CB NT p. 413

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There is laid up for me the crown of righteousness

2 Timothy 4.8; CB NT p. 374

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Treasures of Heaven...

a new body

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

2 Corinthians 5.1; CB NT p. 316

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

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Treasures of Heaven...

joy

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Enter into the joy of your master.

Matthew 25.21; CB NT p. 50

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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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Lesson slideshows (with notes)and audio can be found at:

www.churchofchristmiranda.com

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Job’s wife: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/35/Georges_de_La_Tour_044.jpgMan looking upward: iStock_000002938069Heart in hand: iStock_000000400461Diamond: iStock_000006489660Treasure: iStock_000008206538Dandelions: http://www.flickr.com/photos/48089670@N00/179449318/sizes/o/in/photostream/Man in Hammock: iStock_000004699984Money: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dborman2/3258378233/sizes/l/in/photostream/Thought Girl: iStock_000000170734Empty wallet: iStock_000008538351Man Looking into distance: iStock_000003407469Gateway: iStock_000010130148Tree in field: iStock_000007201305Woman in field: iStock_000005314427Blue man: iStock_000000075525

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Miscellaneous

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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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