"COME, FOR ALL THINGS ARE NOW READY"
JESUS TABLE TALKS
I. THREE DISTINCT INVITATIONS WERE GIVEN.
A. Many given special invitations. Messenger followed to let them know all in
readiness.
B. When these refused second invitation to poor, maimed and blind
C. Still house not full so third invitation.
II. GREAT TRUTHS TAUGHT.
A. God permits men to reject His invitation.
1. Allows any excuse.
2. Never forces any to accept.
B. To reject is to insult God.
1. Made costly preparations for us.
a. John 3:16.
b. I Peter 1:18,19.
2. He esteemed you to be a friend. Sent invitation to you.
3. Others are influenced by your rejection.
C. To reject cuts you off from further invitations, and from all other offers of
friendship.
III. COME FOR ALL THINGS ARE NOW READY.
A. Living in last days.
B. God has given invitation to you.
C. Two things you can do.
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Chuck Smith (1927 - 2013)
Pastor Chuck was used in the Jesus People revival where he was used along with others to minister to the hippy young people. They saw a work of the Spirit where many were added to the church and discipled. He has raised up many pastors who are a part of the Calvary Chapel movement now and where he pastors the large Costa Mesa church in California.The Calvary Chapel movement is based of simple principles that Chuck Smith taught over the years such as: The priority of agape love, Simple fellowship amongst the saints, the breaking of bread, the teaching of God's word chapter by chapter and verse by verse. And lastly and most importantly the principle not by might nor by power but by my spirit saith the Lord.