Heaven
Verse of the week
And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them.
(Revelation 21:2-3)
Three Phases
I know that my redeemer lives,
and that in the end he will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; (Job 19:25-26)
How does this verse give you assurance that you can live for eternity with the Lord?
Growing
Let's get started...
How do you think Heaven compares to
our lives here on earth?
Identify/discuss some of the common misconceptions
people have of Heaven.
God says, Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. (Isa. 65:17a)
Jesus took all our sin upon himself, paying the price on our behalf, so that we can be with him for all eternity.
Since we know the default place for unbelievers is ______, what should our mission be?
Hell
How does this verse help you see Heaven as a real place?
What do you think the New Earth will look like?
Circles of Life: Write at least two names of people you know who need to connect in a Christian community like our group. Commit to praying for God's guidance and an opportunity to invite them next Sunday.
Heaven - a physical place with physical bodies, eating/drinking...
1 Corinthians 15:42-49
doesn't sound spiritual enough?
A New Jerusalem on the New Earth, will be the dwelling place of all God's children after the Resurrection.
Read Isaiah 65:17-25
According to this passage, what kind of place will the New Earth be? How important is this to you?
One of the criminals crucified with Jesus said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.”
And Jesus replied, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.”(Luke 23:2-43)
According to this verse, where is Jesus now?
What does this say about where believers currently go when they die?
For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. (Rom.1:20)
According to this scripture, how is God
revealed to us?
How does God reveal himself to you?
One of the biggest misconceptions is that the current Heaven/Paradise, is our final destination after death. What does Rev. 21:2-3 say about this?