Three Questions You Must Answer

TEXT: Matthew 27:15-26

 

          Life is full of questions. Some we hear often. Today, we are going to look at three questions that Pilate asked the multitudes during the trial of Jesus. Pilate asked the people who were there that day three questions that still need to be asked and answered today. How you answer these questions could determine how and where you spend the rest of your life as well as your eternity. Have your Bible ready as you look at the THREE QUESTIONS YOU MUST ANSWER Like it or not, you must and will answer these questions.

 

I. A Question of DESIRES v. 21

          A. “What type of life do you want to live?”

          B. A Life of SIN AND REBELLION toward God

                   1. A life out of control – Eph. 2:1-3 (Ill. Satan is god)

                   2. A life of no peace – Isa. 48:22 (something missing)

                   3. A life of no lasting joy – (empty pleasures)

                   4. A life of condemnation – John 3:18

                   5. A life of hopelessness – Eph. 2:12

          C. A Life of SALVATION and the Blessing of God

                   1. A life under control – Gal. 5:16 –With God in charge

          2. A life of peace – John 14:27; Phil. 4:7 – total contentment is found in Jesus - Ps. 34:8

3. A life of absolute joy – (not perfection, but contentment – Phil. 4:11

                   4. A life free from condemnation – Rom. 8:1

                   5. A life of hope – 1Peter 1:3-5 – There is a better place waiting on the believer

 

II. A Question of DESTINIES v. 22

          A. What you do with Jesus determines where you spend your eternity! (Pro. 9:12)

          B. To refuse Jesus is to be Lost and Doomed to Hell

          C. To Receive Jesus is to be Save and Headed for Heaven

 

III. A Question of DECISIONS v. 23

          A. What bad thing did Jesus do to you that has caused you to tell Him no?

          B. Christian, what has Jesus done to you that has caused you to walk away from Him?

 

          Just like that crowd 2,000 years ago, you must answer the same three questions today. Don’t you want the best life you can have here? And, the best eternity you can have? The only way to have the best in both worlds is to choose Jesus Christ as you personal Savior. Won’t you come and receive Him as your Savior today? Christian friend, won’t you come home to Him right now?