Numbers 21:4-9

Pre-Existing Condition –We are all very sick! –Sin is the most devastating disease – Jn. 8:34  The only disease that separates from God – Is. 59:2  The only disease that infects everyone – Rom. 3:23  The only disease no one can inherit – Ezek. 18:20  There’s only one diagnosis  death – Rom. 6:23 –Satan, the serpent, is the infector – 1 John 3:8  Deceitfully makes sin look appealing – James 1:14  Plays on our own lusts & desires – 1 John 2:15-17  His ultimate goal is to devour – 1 Peter 5:8 –Do not be deceived! – James 1:13-16

Provider –Treats each patient impartially – Acts 10:34-35 –The very One we sin against is the very One who provides us a means of “recovery”  He is caring – 1 Peter 5:7; Psa. 27:10; Heb. 2:6  He is loving – Eph. 2:4; 1 John 4:8-11  He is patient – 2 Pet. 3:9, 15; Rom. 2:4; Psa. 86:15  He is merciful – 1 Pet. 1:3; Psa. 103:8; 117:2  He is able – 2 Tim. 1:12; Eph. 3:20; Dan. 3:17; 6:20 –God is the only provider – Mark 2:7; Isa. 43:25  No man can be saved by any other – Acts 4:12

(2) Stay Saved! (1) Be Saved! Prescription –“Everyone who  Believes in God, will be pleasing to Him – Heb. 11:6  Comes to Christ, will be given rest – Matt. 11:28  Truly loves God, will be born of God – 1 John 4:7  Trusts in God, will be delivered – 2 Cor. 1:9-10  Believes Jesus is God’s Son, will be saved – Acts 16:31  Believes the words of the Bible, will be complete – 2 Tim. 3:16-17  Obeys the will of God, will be set free from sin – Rom. 6:16-18  Repents/Turns from sin, will have sins blotted out – Acts 3:19  Denies himself, will become a follower of Christ – Luke 9:23  Confesses his faith, will be saved – Romans 10:9-10  Is immersed in water, will rec. remission of sins – Acts 2:38; 22:16  Remains steadfast, will be rewarded – 1 Cor. 15:58  Serves faithfully, will enter the joy of the Lord – Matt. 25:23  Puts the Lord and His church first, will be blessed – Matt. 6:33  Presents body as living sacrifice, will be acceptable – Rom. 12:1  Lives a non-conformed/holy life, will be acceptable – Rom. 12:2 is bitten (by sin), when he…”…anyone”– Mt. 11:28; Rev. 22:17

Prognosis –The obedient “shall live” – Heb. 5:9; Mt. 7:21; Rev. 22:14 –Therefore, the disobedient or un-obedient “shall die” – 2 Th. 1:7-9; Heb. 2:1-2; Rev. 21:8 –God’s PERFECT healthcare plan is:  The ONLY insurance against death – John 11:26  The ONLY guarantee for life – John 5:24; Rom. 6:22-23

Payment? –Who’s going to pay for all of this?  All have sinned – Rom. 3:23  There is none righteous – Rom. 3:10  Salvation is “not of yourselves” – Eph. 2:8 –Hear these words of Jesus:  “Without Me you can do nothing!” – John 15:5  “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.” – Mark 2:17

Payment? –The Great Physician  Knew of our pre-existing condition – Rom. 5:8  Was sent by the impartial Provider – John 3:17  Prescribed the only means by which to live – John 6:63, 68  Paid the price Himself for our sins – 1 Tim. 2:6

Payment! –The Great Physician  Knew of our pre-existing condition – Rom. 5:8  Was sent by the impartial Provider – John 3:17  Prescribed the only means by which to live  Paid the price Himself for our sins – 1 Tim. 2:6 –He became sin for us – 2 Cor. 5:21 –His blood paid the price – 1 Cor. 6:19-20 –Even when we were dead – Eph. 2:1-18 –For you & me, God’s care is free! It is a gift! –Are you living? Or, are you dying? Num. 21:8-9 John 3:14-15