Remember Lot's Wife Intro Imagine being frozen in time. Jesus warned us of a woman who experienced just that. I’ll be back in a moment with the prophetic perspective on “Remember Lot’s Wife.” Message Hello, this is Cody Francis with Prophetic Perspectives. From time to time archaeologists discover animals or dwellings that seem to be frozen in time. Whether the woolly mammoth or dinosaur was deluged by silt or a village was engulfed in lava, it gives glimpses into what transpiring when they suddenly became frozen in time for future generations to discover. These finds today are cherished by archaeologists, but how awful if we were the one who was frozen in time. The Bible tells us of just such a woman who was frozen in time as a warning to all future generations. Who was this woman and why was she frozen in time. As we contemplate the solemn subject of “Remember Lot’s Wife,” let us ask the Lord to guide us. Outline I. Remember Lot’s wife A. Remember Lot’s wife – Luke 17:32 B. Lot chose Sodom 1. Pitched his tent toward Sodom – Gen. 13:10-12 2. Moved into Sodom – Gen. 14:12 C. Angels came w/a message to leave 1. Children laughed at – Gen. 19:14 2. Get out now – Gen. 19:16, 17 3. Mrs. Lot became a pillar of salt – Gen. 19:26 D. Mrs. Lot only went halfway 1. Must forsake all that we have – Luke 14:33 2. Looking back, not fit kingdom heaven – Luke 9:62 E. Mrs. Lot thought disobedience not a big issue 1. Offend in one point, guilty of all – James 2:10 2. Many people will be guilty of in last days – Matt. 7:21-23 3. If you love me, keep my commandments – John 14:15 II. Remember God’s holy things A. Nadab & Abihu 1. Took common fire into the sanctuary 2. Sunday instead of the Sabbath B. Uzzah – touching the ark C. Saul 1. Many think disobedience okay if worshipping God 2. Obey better than sacrifice – 1 Sam. 15:22 III. Remember Laodicea A. Final church divided hearts – Rev. 3:16 1. Love world – 1 John 2:15 2. Spiritual adultery – James 4:4 B. Strive to enter – Luke 13:24 C. Remember Lot’s wife – Luke 17:32
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