Sermon Notes 05/19/19 - Reaping Rewards
Part of Sunday Sermon Notes
May 19, 2019

Our Eternal Destiny - Part 4 “Reaping Rewards”

God has established a Kingdom Principle of Sowing and Reaping

Sowing and Reaping links: Now to Later, Temporal to Eternal, Old Earth to New Earth, Our Earthly existence to our Eternal existence.

“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.” - Galatians 6:7-8

What we do “here and now” influences our “there and then”

“What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will REWARD each person according to what they have done.” - Matthew 16:26-27

“Look, I am coming soon! My REWARD is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” - Revelation 22:12-13

God’s Original INTENT in Genesis fulfilled in Revelation includes: Paradise, God’s Presence, Our Restored Dominion on the earth.

“Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” - Genesis 1:26

Our Gifts, Talents and Passions developed and sown for HIS GLORY here will follow us on the New Earth

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” - Matthew 6:19-21

What we do with our TIME, TALENTS & TREASURE here and now determines much of our Eternity

Some stuff is “BURNED”, some is “REWARDED”

“…fire will test the quality of each person’s work. If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though only as one escaping through the flames.” - 1 Corinthians 3:13-15

“Show me, Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is. You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you. Everyone is but a breath, even those who seem secure. SELAH” - Psalm 39:4-5

Questions to Ponder

Where have you experienced the principle of sowing and reaping in your life (good or bad)? Why do you think God has established this principle?

What are some things that you have been faithful with that you believe Jesus will “reward”? What are some things that will most likely get burned up?

What gifts, talents and passions that have been given to you by God do you look forward to following you into eternity?

Activity

Find a comfortable place to quiet your soul and your thoughts. Invite God’s Presence. Reflect on His Goodness. Think of the gifts, talents and passions that have been given to you by God. Make a plan to start “sowing” those this week, knowing that you will “reap rewards” for all eternity.

Scripture Memory Verse

“Look, I am coming soon! My REWARD is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” - Revelation 22:12-13