We should make every effort to settle with God before we stand before Him. In Luke 12:58 Jesus said, "As you go with your accuser before the magistrate, make an effort to settle with him on the way, lest he drag you to the judge, and the judge hand you over to the officer, and the officer put you in prison." If we are involved in legal disputes and we are accused and guilty, the best thing to do is try to settle outside of court, because if it goes to trial, we will be found guilty and it will be worse for us. In modern day vernacular, it is as though Jesus said, "Do everything you can to settle outside of court, because if you stand before the judge it is not going to go well for you." The spiritual application: If we wait to get right with God until we stand before him, then it is too late.
Family Worship Guide Memory Verse: Luke 12:58 Directions: Read the verses and answer the questions: Day1 Luke 12:54-56 What rebuke did Jesus have for the Jews in his day? Why do you think the Jews were unable to interpret the present time? What are you most interested in? What are you most knowledgeable about? After answering these questions do you think you're more interested in earthly or spiritual matters? Day2 Luke 12:57-58, 13:34-35, Rev 12:10, Job 1:8-11, 2:3-5, Jn 8:44, What does the devil's name mean? How does he live up to this name? What does it mean to settle with God? Why should we make every effort to do so? Explain Jesus's second illustration in your own words. Day3 Lk12:59, Matt 6:12, 18:23-27,25:46; 2 Thes1:9, Rev14:11, Mk9:48, Jn5:29, Acts 24:15, 1 Jn 2:1What did you learn about hell from those verses? Describe our debt.What makes it different than a financial debt?
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Scott LaPierre
Settle with God The Gospel of Luke Woodland Christian Church
Scott LaPierre is the teaching pastor at Woodland Christian Church in Woodland, WA, an author, and conference speaker. He holds an MA in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. Scott and his wife, Katie, have nine children and they are passionate homeschooling advocates. Scott...
