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2. Genesis 1:1-31(NKJV) 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. 4 And God saw the light, that it was good; and God divided the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light Day, and the darkness He called Night. So the evening and the morning were the first day.

3. The Importance Of Planning 6 Then God said, “Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.” 7 Thus God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament; and it was so. 8 And God called the firmament Heaven. So the evening and the morning were the second day. 9 Then God said, “Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear”; and it was so.

4. The Importance Of Planning 10 And God called the dry land Earth, and the gathering together of the waters He called Seas. And God saw that it was good. 11 Then God said, “Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb that yields seed, and the fruit tree that yields fruit according to its kind, whose seed is in itself, on the earth”; and it was so. 12 And the earth brought forth grass, the herb that yields seed according to its kind, and the tree that yields fruit, whose seed is in itself according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. 13 So the evening and the morning were the third day.

5. The Importance Of Planning 14 Then God said, “Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years; 15 and let them be for lights in the firmament of the heavens to give light on the earth”; and it was so. 16 Then God made two great lights: the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night. He made the stars also. 17 God set them in the firmament of the heavens to give light on the earth, 18 and to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good.

6. The Importance Of Planning 19 So the evening and the morning were the fourth day. 20 Then God said, “Let the waters abound with an abundance of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the face of the firmament of the heavens.” 21 So God created great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters abounded, according to their kind, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. 22 And God blessed them, saying, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.” 23 So the evening and the morning were the fifth day.

7. The Importance Of Planning 24 Then God said, “Let the earth bring forth the living creature according to its kind: cattle and creeping thing and beast of the earth, each according to its kind”; and it was so. 25 And God made the beast of the earth according to its kind, cattle according to its kind, and everything that creeps on the earth according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. 26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”

8. The Importance Of Planning 27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. 28 Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” 29 And God said, “See, I have given you every herb that yields seed which is on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food.

9. The Importance Of Planning 30 Also, to every beast of the earth, to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, in which there is life, I have given every green herb for food”; and it was so. 31 Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the evening and the morning were the sixth day.

10. The Importance Of Planning God’s planning brought order and good out of chaos and darkness He knew exactly what needed to be done

11. The Importance Of Planning God’s planning brought order and good out of chaos and darkness He knew exactly what needed to be done He knew exactly what should not be done

12. The Importance Of Planning God’s planning brought order and good out of chaos and darkness He knew exactly what needed to be done He knew exactly what should not be done He did what He planned to do

13. The Importance Of Planning God’s plan for man was well planned Properly provided for our existence

14. The Importance Of Planning God’s plan for man was well planned Properly provided for our existence Foreknew our fallen nature

15. The Importance Of Planning God’s plan for man was well planned Properly provided for our existence Foreknew our fallen nature Supremely planned for our salvation

16. The Importance Of Planning God’s plan for man was well funded Generously gave us His grace

17. The Importance Of Planning God’s plan for man was well funded Generously gave us His grace Saved us from sin

18. The Importance Of Planning God’s plan for man was well funded Generously gave us His grace Saved us from sin Sent the perfect sacrifice for sin (to take our place)

19. The Importance Of Planning Man’s plan for God is not always well thought out Many want God to deal with them on their terms

20. The Importance Of Planning Man’s plan for God is not always well thought out Many want God to deal with them on their terms Many simply want to wait (a little longer yet)

21. The Importance Of Planning Man’s plan for God is not always well thought out Many want God to deal with them on their terms Many simply want to wait (a little longer yet) Many reject God

22. The Importance Of Planning Luke 12:16-21(KJV) 16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: 17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? 18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.

23. The Importance Of Planning 19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. 20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? 21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

24. The Importance Of Planning Luke 6:46-49(NKJV) 46 “But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say? 47 Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like: 48 He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock. 49 But he who heard and did nothing is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream beat vehemently; and immediately it fell. And the ruin of that house was great.”

25. The Importance Of Planning Jesus was a man of plans His plans included us

26. The Importance Of Planning He met with the Doctors of Law in Luke 2:46-49 as a twelve-year-old He met John for His baptism – Matthew 3:13 He met Satan for a powerful victory – Matthew 4:1-11 He began His ministry in Galilee (by the sea) – Matthew 4:12-17 He began calling His disciples one by one – Matthew 4:19-22 He began to teach, preach, and heal those in need – Matthew 4:19, 23

27. The Importance Of Planning He sent forth the twelve disciples – Matthew 10:5-7 He empowered them to do great things – Matthew 10:8 He announced His ministry – Luke 4:16-21 He warned of perilous times – Matthew 24:5-27 He entered the garden to pray – Matthew 26:36 He waited upon Judas to betray Him – Matthew 26:46 He took His place on the cross for us – Matthew 27:35

28. The Importance Of Planning He died for you and I – Matthew 27:50 He did not have a lease on the tomb or grave – Matthew 28:6 He left the Holy Spirit for our help – Acts 1:1-8

29. The Importance Of Planning Jesus was a man of plans His plans included us His plan was good

30. The Importance Of Planning Judas made plans too He joined with evil religious people

31. The Importance Of Planning Matthew 26:1-5(NKJV) 1 Now it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, that He said to His disciples, 2 “You know that after two days is the Passover, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.” 3 Then the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders of the people assembled at the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas, 4 and plotted to take Jesus by trickery and kill Him. 5 But they said, “Not during the feast, lest there be an uproar among the people.”

32. The Importance Of Planning Judas made plans too He joined with evil religious people He planned to follow the plan to betray Jesus

33. The Importance Of Planning Matthew 26:14-16(NKJV) 14 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests 15 and said, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver Him to you?” And they counted out to him thirty pieces of silver. 16 So from that time he sought opportunity to betray Him.

34. The Importance Of Planning Judas made plans too He joined with evil religious people He planned to follow the plan to betray Jesus He followed the plan

35. The Importance Of Planning Matthew 26:47-49(NKJV) 47 And while He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, with a great multitude with swords and clubs, came from the chief priests and elders of the people. 48 Now His betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the One; seize Him.” 49 Immediately he went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

36. The Importance Of Planning Judas made plans too He joined with evil religious people He planned to follow the plan to betray Jesus He followed the plan He regretted his plan

37. The Importance Of Planning Matthew 27:1-5(NKJV) 1 When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people plotted against Jesus to put Him to death. 2 And when they had bound Him, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate the governor. 3 Then Judas, His betrayer, seeing that He had been condemned, was remorseful and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, 4 saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.”And they said, “What is that to us? You see to it!” 5 Then he threw down the pieces of silver in the temple and departed, and went and hanged himself.

38. The Importance Of Planning There were ten virgins found in Matthew 25 5 planned well and had oil for their lamps

39. The Importance Of Planning There were ten virgins found in Matthew 25 5 planned well and had oil for their lamps 5 planned poorly and they were shut out of the bridal party

40. The Importance Of Planning We can learn… It pays to plan for the Lord

41. The Importance Of Planning There is a parable in Matthew 25 of the talents One received 5 talents One with 5 planned well and made 5

42. The Importance Of Planning There is a parable in Matthew 25 of the talents Another received 2 talents One with 2 planned well and made 2

43. The Importance Of Planning There is a parable in Matthew 25 of the talents And the last received 1 talent One with 1 just hung on to his 1

44. The Importance Of Planning There is a parable in Matthew 25 of the talents One who failed to plan lost the one and it was given to the one who now had 10

45. The Importance Of Planning We can learn… It pays to plan for the Lord

46. The Importance Of Planning Paul taught that if you don’t work, you don’t eat (2 Thessalonians 3:10) We need to plan for everyday living

47. The Importance Of Planning Paul taught that if you don’t work, you don’t eat (2 Thessalonians 3:10) We need to plan for everyday living We need to plan for eternal living

48. The Importance Of Planning Paul taught that if you don’t work, you don’t eat (2 Thessalonians 3:10) We need to plan for everyday living We need to plan for eternal living We need to plan to know God (today)

49. The Importance Of Planning Paul taught that if you don’t work, you don’t eat (2 Thessalonians 3:10) We need to plan for everyday living We need to plan for eternal living We need to plan to know God (today) We need to plan to see God

50. The Importance Of Planning Hebrews 2:9(KJV) 9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. ALL according to His plan!