1. Heb.9:16-17 “For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.” Heb.9:16-17

2. Requirements for a Legal Will 1. Proper Age 2. Right mind 3. Something to give 4. Conditions 5. Recorded 6. Administrator 7. Death

3. 1. Proper Age Luke 3:23 Luke 3:23 “thirty years of age” 2. Sound Mind Mt. 22:15-22 - Pharisees “Give unto Caesar what is Caesar’s and give unto God the things that are God’s.” Last Will & Testament of Jesus

4. 3. Something to Give Mark 10:29-30 Hundredfold in this life Eternal life Eph.1:3 Eph.1:3 = Spiritual Blessings John 4:14 John 4:14 = Everlasting life Last Will & Testament of Jesus

5. 4. Conditions Beneficiaries Jn.3:5 Child – New birth – Jn.3:5 Faithful child – Rev. 2:10 Benefits Tit. 3:7 Heirs – Tit. 3:7 1 Pet. 1:4 Inheritance – 1 Pet. 1:4 Last Will & Testament of Jesus

6. 5. Recorded, witnessed, sealed Recorded 2 Tim. 3:16-17 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.” 2 Tim. 3:16-17 Last Will & Testament of Jesus

7. 5. Recorded, witnessed, sealed Witnesses Jn. 5:33 John the Baptist – Jn. 5:33 Jn. 5:36 His works – Jn. 5:36 Jn. 5:37 The Father – Jn. 5:37 Jn. 5:39-40 Scriptures – Jn. 5:39-40 Heb. 10:15 Holy Spirit – Heb. 10:15 John 15:26-27 Apostles – John 15:26-27 Last Will & Testament of Jesus

8. 5. Recorded, witnessed, sealed Sealed 1 st with blood of animals Heb. 9:18 2 nd with blood of ChristHeb.9:11-17 Last Will & Testament of Jesus

9. 6. Administrators “Prorate” = to divide, distribute Matt. 18:18 Apostles – Matt. 18:18 “…whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Last Will & Testament of Jesus

10. 7. Death of the Testator Heb. 9:16-17 Before death a will can be changed Mark 2:5 Mark 2:5 = man with Palsy Luke 23:43 Luke 23:43 = thief After death a will cannot be changed Last Will & Testament of Jesus

11. Jesus Met the Requirements 1. Proper Age 2. Right mind 3. Something to give 4. Conditions 5. Recorded 6. Administrator 7. Death

12. Become an Heir of Eternal Life H.B.R.C.B. H.B.R.C.B. = Salvation

13. Gal.3:26-29 “For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.” Gal.3:26-29 Inheritor, a possessor

14. HEAVEN

15. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 arthurpigman@cybrtyme.com www.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Morning Dec. 24, 2006