Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence?...

65
Hope Mortuary

Transcript of Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence?...

Page 1: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

Hope Mortuary

Page 2: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.
Page 3: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence?

–Jeremiah 1:5 (525)

HEV1

Page 4: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence?

–Jeremiah 1:5 (525)

HEV1“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

Page 5: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

Did God also have plans for us before we were born?

–Ephesians 2:10 (811)

HEV2

Page 6: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

Did God also have plans for us before we were born?

–Ephesians 2:10 (811)

HEV2For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Page 7: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.
Page 8: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What were the two components used to create Adam as a living being?

–Genesis 2:7 (2)

HEV3

Page 9: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What were the two components used to create Adam as a living being?

–Genesis 2:7 (2)

HEV3the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.

Page 10: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What boldfaced lie did Satan tell the woman?

–Genesis 3:3,4 (2)

HEV4

Page 11: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What boldfaced lie did Satan tell the woman?

–Genesis 3:3,4 (2)

HEV4But God did say, ‘You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.’ …

Page 12: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What boldfaced lie did Satan tell the woman?

–Genesis 3:3,4 (2)

HEV4“You will not surely die,” the serpent said to the woman.

Page 13: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

In what way do we grow when we come to realize that life is short?

–Psalm 90:12 (416)

HEV5

Page 14: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

In what way do we grow when we come to realize that life is short?

–Psalm 90:12 (416)

HEV5Teach us to realize the brevity of life,so that we may grow in wisdom.

Page 15: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.
Page 16: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

According to Solomon, what happens to us when we die?

–Ecclesiastes 12:7 (470)

HEV6

Page 17: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

According to Solomon, what happens to us when we die?

–Ecclesiastes 12:7 (470)

HEV6The dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.

Page 18: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What metaphor does the book of Kings use to describe the state of death?

–I Kings 2:10 (233)

HEV7

Page 19: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What metaphor does the book of Kings use to describe the state of death?

–I Kings 2:10 (233)

HEV7Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David.

Page 20: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

How does Solomon describe what its like to be dead?

–Ecclesiastes 9:5 (468)

HEV8

Page 21: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

How does Solomon describe what its like to be dead?

–Ecclesiastes 9:5 (468)

HEV8For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing; they have no further reward, and even the memory of them is forgotten.

Page 22: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

How does Jesus describe the experience of someone who has died?

–Mark 5:39 (698)

HEV9

Page 23: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

How does Jesus describe the experience of someone who has died?

–Mark 5:39 (698)

HEV9He went in and said to them, “Why all this commotion and wailing? The child is not dead but asleep.”

Page 24: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What did Jesus propose to do with Lazarus?

–John 11:11 (746)

HEV10

Page 25: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What did Jesus propose to do with Lazarus?

–John 11:11 (746)

HEV10After he had said this, he went on to tell them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I am going there to wake him up.”

Page 26: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

Did the disciples understand the metaphor?

–John 11:12-15 (746)

HEV11

Page 27: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

Did the disciples understand the metaphor?

–John 11:12-15 (746)

HEV11His disciples replied, “Lord, if he sleeps, he will get better.” Jesus had been speaking of his death, but his disciples thought he meant natural sleep. …

Page 28: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

Did the disciples understand the metaphor?

–John 11:12-15 (746)

HEV11So then he told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead, and for your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.”

Page 29: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.
Page 30: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

Was Jesus able to bring Lazarus back to life?

–John 11:43,44 (747)

HEV12

Page 31: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

Was Jesus able to bring Lazarus back to life?

–John 11:43,44 (747)

HEV12When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. …

Page 32: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

Was Jesus able to bring Lazarus back to life?

–John 11:43,44 (747)

HEV12Jesus said to them, “Take off the grave clothes and let him go.”

Page 33: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

How does Paul describe the awakening of the dead?

–I Corinthians 15:51-53 (800)

HEV13

Page 34: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

How does Paul describe the awakening of the dead?

–I Corinthians 15:51-53 (800)

HEV13Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed— in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. …

Page 35: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

How does Paul describe the awakening of the dead?

–I Corinthians 15:51-53 (800)

HEV13For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality.

Page 36: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What two classes of people did Paul say will experience the resurrection?

–Acts 24:15 (776)

HEV14

Page 37: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What two classes of people did Paul say will experience the resurrection?

–Acts 24:15 (776)

HEV14And I have the same hope in God as these men, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.

Page 38: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What does Jesus say will happen to the two classes of people at the resurrection?

–John 5:28,29 (740)

HEV15

Page 39: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What does Jesus say will happen to the two classes of people at the resurrection?

–John 5:28,29 (740)

HEV15Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out— …

Page 40: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What does Jesus say will happen to the two classes of people at the resurrection?

–John 5:28,29 (740)

HEV15those who have done good will rise to live, and those who have done evil will rise to be condemned.

Page 41: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

Why do the wicked dead need to be brought back to life?

–Revelation 20:12 (860)

HEV16

Page 42: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

Why do the wicked dead need to be brought back to life?

–Revelation 20:12 (860)

HEV16And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. …

Page 43: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

Why do the wicked dead need to be brought back to life?

–Revelation 20:12 (860)

HEV16Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books.

Page 44: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What will happen to the grace-rejecters after they have faced their condemnation?

–Revelation 20:14-15 (860)

HEV17

Page 45: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What will happen to the grace-rejecters after they have faced their condemnation?

–Revelation 20:14-15 (860)

HEV17Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. If anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.

Page 46: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What are some of the things that will be missing in the earth made new?

–Revelation 21:1-4 (860)

HEV18

Page 47: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What are some of the things that will be missing in the earth made new?

–Revelation 21:1-4 (860)

HEV18Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. …

Page 48: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What are some of the things that will be missing in the earth made new?

–Revelation 21:1-4 (860)

HEV18I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. …

Page 49: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What are some of the things that will be missing in the earth made new?

–Revelation 21:1-4 (860)

HEV18And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. …

Page 50: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What are some of the things that will be missing in the earth made new?

–Revelation 21:1-4 (860)

HEV18They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. …

Page 51: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What are some of the things that will be missing in the earth made new?

–Revelation 21:1-4 (860)

HEV18There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

Page 52: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

Will we be able to recognize each other in the earth made new?

–John 20:18 (754)

HEV19

Page 53: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

Will we be able to recognize each other in the earth made new?

–John 20:18 (754)

HEV19Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them that he had said these things to her.

Page 54: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What did Jesus do to convince them that he was flesh and bones?

–Luke 24:37-42 (735)

HEV20

Page 55: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What did Jesus do to convince them that he was flesh and bones?

–Luke 24:37-42 (735)

HEV20They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? Look at my hands and my feet. …

Page 56: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What did Jesus do to convince them that he was flesh and bones?

–Luke 24:37-42 (735)

HEV20It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.” …

Page 57: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What did Jesus do to convince them that he was flesh and bones?

–Luke 24:37-42 (735)

HEV20When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, …

Page 58: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What did Jesus do to convince them that he was flesh and bones?

–Luke 24:37-42 (735)

HEV20“Do you have anything here to eat?” They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate it in their presence.

Page 59: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

Will we have real flesh and bone bodies in the earth made new?

–Revelation 22:1,2 (860)

HEV21

Page 60: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

Will we have real flesh and bone bodies in the earth made new?

–Revelation 22:1,2 (860)

HEV21Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. …

Page 61: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

Will we have real flesh and bone bodies in the earth made new?

–Revelation 22:1,2 (860)

HEV21On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.

Page 62: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What will we be doing with all of our time?

–Revelation 22:3 (860)

HEV22

Page 63: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.

What will we be doing with all of our time?

–Revelation 22:3 (860)

HEV22No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him.

Page 64: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.
Page 65: Hope Mortuary. Was Jeremiah’s life simply a random occurrence or did God plan for his existence? –Jeremiah 1:5 (525) HEV1.