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I. To speak of DEATH.

1. At death, the body is dissolved into dust.

2. At death, the soul and body separate.

3. At death, the soul appears before God.

II. WHO ARE READY FOR DEATH?

1. All who are prepared to die see their lost state by nature.

2. All who love God.

3. All who have God.

III. REASONS WHY WE SHOULD BE PREPARED TO DIE.

1. Death is sure.

2. The time is uncertain.

3. This is the only world where you can be prepared to die.

4. Now is the time God has given you to prepare to die.

5. He is a wise man who prepares to die.

6. He is a fool who refuses to prepare to die.

(A. Fletcher, M. A.)

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KJV: Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

WEB: Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you don't expect, the Son of Man will come.