Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep
those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. Revelation 1:3

Heaven

Lesson 7

Marking Code: H
Marking Color: Yellow
Key Text: Isaiah 65:17, 19, 21-25

 

Note: There are three “heavens” spoken of in the Bible:

1. The atmospheric heavens where birds fly (Genesis 1:20; Revelation 19:17).
2. The stellar heavens where the planets and stars are located (Genesis 1:14-17; Psalm 19:1).
3. Paradise where God lives (2 Corinthians 12:2-4).

 

This lesson is dealing with the “third” heaven-the home of God and the holy angels-and the place where God will take His redeemed people when Jesus comes. As we have seen in Lesson 6 (The Millennium), the redeemed go to heaven with Jesus at His coming, but after the 1,000 years, God will recreate the earth anew and make it the capital of his universal kingdom. The redeemed will live with Him on this beautiful new earth forever.

 

1. Isaiah 65:17,19, 21-25. The Bible describes heaven as a real place where real people are occupied with real activities that are satisfying and rewarding.

 

2. Revelation 7:17. There will be no more tears or mourning in heaven.

 

Isaiah 60:18-20.

 

3. Isaiah 11:6-9. There will be no violence in heaven.

 

4. Isaiah 35:1,2. The desert will blossom like a rose-all the effects of sin will be ended.

 

Isaiah 51:3.

 

5. Hebrews 11:10, 16. God is building a wonderful city-the New Jerusalem-in heaven for us.

 

6. Revelation 21:2,3. God will bring this glorious New Jerusalem from heaven to earth as the capital of His universal kingdom where He will dwell with His people forever.

 

7. Revelation 21:1-5; Isaiah 65:17, 21, 22. The Bible says that God will re-create our world into a beautiful new earth as it was in the beginning before sin. This will be the home of His redeemed people for all eternity.

 

8. Revelation 21; 22:1-5. The Bible describes the wonderful city God is preparing-the New Jerusalem-as a place of peace, love, and joy. It will be a place of fellowship with God and Jesus; we will live with Him and be His people.

 

9. Zechariah 8:5. The streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls.

 

10. 1 Corinthians 13:12. We will know one another and our loved ones in heaven.

 

John 20:25-28.  The disciples recognized Jesus after His resurrection.

 

11. Matthew 25:14. Jesus invites us to inherit the kingdom He has prepared just for us!

 

Revelation 22:14.

 

H-End.

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