Standing At The Crossroads Every day we

Standing At The Crossroads …. Every day we stand at a “crossroad” Why study this subject? • Because it IS a Bible subject! (Gen. 2, 3) • Because some say man cannot make the right choice. The Bible gives us examples of people at a crossroad, and the outcome of the decision!

Standing At The Crossroads Under The Children Of Israel Moses: Deuteronomy 7: 9 -16 vs. Deuteronomy 8: 11 -14, 19 -20 Deuteronomy 27: 1 -13, 15, 26 vs. Deuteronomy 28: 1 -14 God said these people had a choice, and also explained the consequences ….

Standing At The Crossroads Under The Children Of Israel Joshua: Joshua 24: 14 -15 Their choices: God or Baal! They will serve God “in sincerity and in truth” or not at all! Joshua said he and his family would follow God (v. 15)!

Standing At The Crossroads. Children Jeremiah’s Plea To The Of Israel (Jer. 6: 16): Appeal to divine authority (Saith the Lord) Appeal to investigation (Stand … and see) Appeal to obedience (Ask … walk therein) Appeal to the blessing (Rest for your souls) Their decision: “We will not walk therein”!

Standing At The Crossroads. Children I To Jeremiah’s Plea Peter. The Matthew 11: 284: 11 30; Romans Of Israel Romans (Jer. 6: 16): 12: 1 -2 Appeal to divine authority (Saith the Lord) 10: 16; James What (Stand … and see) Appeal to investigation 2: 24 Matthew 11: 28 -30; will Appeal to obedience (Ask … walk therein) Hebrews 4: 9 -11 YOU Appeal to the blessing (Rest for your souls) say to Their decision: “We will not walk therein”! God? ?

Standing At The Crossroads Us: The Choice Christ Shows Matthew 7: 13 -14; Luke 13: 24 These roads go in opposite directions!!! “Broad Way” = easy, do-nothing, free spirit, no rules “Strait Way” = determination, blood, sweat, tears, selflessness, service

Standing At The Crossroads. Studied: In Every Text We Have It is an individual choice (Isa. 1: 18 -20) God tells the outcome. God encourages obedience to Him. We are encouraged to make the right decision and stick with it! The choice could not be delayed!

“What Must I Do To Be Saved? ” Hear The Gospel (Rom. 10: 17) Believe In Christ (Jn. 8: 24) Repent Of Sins (Lk. 13: 3) Confess Christ (Rom. 10: 10) Be Baptized (I Pet. 3: 21) For The Erring Child: Repent (Acts 8: 22), Confess (I Jn. 1: 9), Pray (Acts 8: 22)