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This week’s verse comes from the book of Revelation. Revelation falls under the categories of apocalypse and prophecy. Jesus inspired Revelation and shared its contents with John, who wrote down what was shared with him. This book talks about the last days of the earth, God’s judgment on sin and a believer’s final destination: heaven.
Even in the Old Testament, before Jesus came to Earth and died and rose again, people were looking forward to heaven. The Old Testament prophet Isaiah talked about God defeating death forever.
Let’s read about it in Isaiah 25:8. (Also read Revelation 21:4.)
What phrase is repeated in both Old Testament and New Testament verses?
Are you looking forward to heaven?
No! Jesus came to Earth and died and rose again for the sins of the world to create a way for us to be restored to God and spend eternity in heaven. Accepting Jesus as your Savior is the only way for a person to be saved. (John 14:6)
No. Angels (or hosts of heaven) are separate creations of God (Nehemiah 9:6). They are not something humans transform into. This is a common misunderstanding. In Hebrews 12, angels are listed separately, along with saints (saved humans), as being present together in the New Jerusalem (heaven).
Based on what you learned in this lesson about heaven, find a quiet place and write a poem about heaven. You could talk about the precious stones on the foundation, how God will be the city’s light or something else!
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Heaven is the exciting final destination of anyone who accepts Jesus as their Savior! Read Revelation 22:1-5 for additional information about heaven.
