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  LUKE 14:15
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: God extends an invitation to us, but our rejection of it
insults Him and cuts us off from further offers of friendship.

Topics: "God's Invitation", "Rejection of God"
Scripture References: Luke 14:15

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Chuck Smith emphasizes the urgency of God's invitation to His banquet,
illustrating how many initially invited rejected the call, leading to a
broader invitation extended to the marginalized. He highlights that God
allows individuals to decline His invitation, but doing so is an insult
to the costly preparations made for them. The sermon stresses that
rejecting God's invitation not only affects the individual but also
influences others, and ultimately cuts one off from future opportunities
for friendship with God. Smith concludes by reminding listeners that all
things are now ready, urging them to respond to God's call in these last
days.

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"COME, FOR ALL THINGS ARE NOW READY"

JESUS TABLE TALKS

I. THREE DISTINCT INVITATIONS WERE GIVEN.

A. Many given special invitations. Messenger followed to let them know
all in

readiness.

B. When these refused second invitation to poor, maimed and blind

C. Still house not full so third invitation.

II. GREAT TRUTHS TAUGHT.

A. God permits men to reject His invitation.

1. Allows any excuse.

2. Never forces any to accept.

B. To reject is to insult God.

1. Made costly preparations for us.

a. John 3:16.

b. I Peter 1:18,19.

2. He esteemed you to be a friend. Sent invitation to you.

3. Others are influenced by your rejection.

C. To reject cuts you off from further invitations, and from all other
offers of

friendship.

III. COME FOR ALL THINGS ARE NOW READY.

A. Living in last days.

B. God has given invitation to you.

C. Two things you can do.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/luke-1415/
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