i greet you all beloved brothers and sisters, thanks for continuing in the bible studies that the Lord is sharing with us through facebook, please continue in the word and the Lord will surely bless us, Amen today we are studying our next lesson, 8 may the Holy spirit guide all of us as we study His word Lesson # 8 Revelation Seminar Lesson # 8 For centuries skeptics viewed God’s people with scorn, as they spoke of travelling through space to God’s Heaven. Critics scoffed at the idea that mortals might travel beyond our planet. Then suddenly, man began venturing into space. Today, there are plans for space stations and space colonies / space tourism! In recent times only a few highly trained persons were able to make space voyages. To date, news broke of the first “Space Tourist” (April 24, 2001). An American businessman, paid $20M to go on a voyage with some Russian cosmonauts! Many, many persons are fascinated by space travel. We dream of travelling to and living in a fantastic “storybook” city in the sky, or on another planet. There is a reason for this - a God-given reason. Jesus, our Creator, has planted deeply within each human heart, a desire to travel and visit the dominions of outer space. It is exciting to discover that He plans for space voyages and space living to be a regular experience for His people when He sets up His new Kingdom. Talk about mind boggling! Let’s get on with the facts! 1. What has God prepared for His people ?Hebrews 11:16 Answer: A beautiful city! I would say, not even 2. What is the name of this wonderful city ?Rev. 3:12 Answer: The New Jerusalem. Note: God’s city is a great city. It is the center of His government. 3. Where will the New Jerusalem come to after the 1000 years ? Rev. 20:9, 21:2, 10. Answer: It comes down to the earth. Note: This great plain will be the largest landing site in the Universe. As the city descends and rests upon this great plain, Jesus, with His people enter the holy city. 5. What is the distance around God’s great city ? Rev. 21: 16 Answer: 12,000 furlongs! Note: A furlong is an eighth of a mile, which means a distance of 1,500 miles around the city. Since it is laid out in a perfect square, there are 375 miles on each side. It contains 140, 625 square miles, which is larger than the land area of many nations today. At least 39 billion people could live in the holy city, which is about 9 times the present world population! An Architect’s Dream 6. What else does Revelation say about this amazing city ? Rev. 21:10 - 27 Answer: (Rev. 21) a. verse. 11 It has the glory b. verse. 12,17.18 The jasper wall is 144 cubits high(or thick) c. verse. 12,13,21 It has 12 gates made of pearl(s) d. verse. 14,19,20 The city has twelve foundations of precious stone e. verse. 21 The streets are made of pure gold f. verse. 23,25 No need of the sun or moon; no night there 7. What is the source of the city water supply ? Rev. 22:1 Answer: The River of Life, which flows from God’s Throne! Note: Pure, sparkling, life - giving water for everyone! 8. What miraculous food will be available ? Rev. 22:2 Answer: Fruits from the Tree of Life ! Note: After sin Adam and Eve lost the privilege of eating this wonderful fruit in the Garden of Eden. But then, it will be available to the saved through all eternity. 9. Will we become tired of eating this fruit ? Rev. 22:2 / Gen. 3:22 Answer: The fruit changes each month and those who eat it will live forever. Note: It seems clear that the fruits and the leaves provide the antidote of death, and perpetuate eternal, youthful lives for all of God’s people. What an experience! 10. Is Heaven worth all our suffering and trials ? Rom. 8:18 Answer: They are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Our New World 11. What happens when the wicked try to overthrow the city ? Answer: Rev. 20:7 - 9 The wicked are devoured by fire ! 12. What else happens besides destroying satan and his followers ? 2 Peter 3:10 “… the heavens shall pass away with a great noise and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth … shall be burned up.” Note: The fire devours sin and sinners and purifies the earth from all evidence of sin. 13. Describe what God does next. Rev. 21:1 / 2 Peter 3:13 Answer: He creates New Heavens and a New Earth wherein dwelleth righteousness. 14. Where will God live after the Holy City comes to earth ? Rev. 21:3 Answer: Here on earth with His people. Note: Jesus promised that “The meek shall inherit the earth.” (Matt. 5:5) 15. Will everyone have a beautiful home in God’s city ? Answer: Yes! Jesus is the architect and builder. John 14:2,3 Note: Your home in the Holy City will be more beautiful than any place this world has ever seen. Jesus will use the most costly of building materials, precious metals, rare jewels and colorful stones. No two will be alike! God’s Real People 16. What kind of bodies will we have in God’s Kingdom? Phil. 3:20,21 Answer: Bodies just like Jesus’ (glorious bodies). 17. Did Jesus have a real body after His resurrection? Luke 24:36 - 43 Answer: Yes, Jesus had flesh and bones, hands and feet. 18. What will the saints do in the New Earth ? Answer: They shall build houses and inhabit them, and they shall plant vineyards and eat the fruit. They shall long enjoy the work of their hands. Isaiah 65:21,22 Note: Acts 3:20,21 promises that everything will be restored to God’s people that Adam and Eve lost by sin. Adam and Eve were real people, so we will be real people with brilliant minds and perfect bodies, enjoying an exciting, satisfying eternal life in the beautiful new world. 19. Can we fully describe the glory of the new world ? 1 Cor. 2:9 “But as it is written, eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which He hath prepared for them that love Him.” (Isa.64:4) Here is a description of perfect physical fitness! Perfect physical fitness! a. Eyes of blind opened Isaiah 35:5 b. Ears of deaf unstopped Isaiah 35:5 c. Lame will walk Isaiah 35:6 d. Dumb shall speak Isaiah 25:6 e. Tears wiped away Revelation 21:4 f. No more pain Revelation 21:4 g. Beasts will not hurt nor destroy Isaiah 65:25 h. a child shall lead them Isaiah 11:6 Can you think of anything more desirable - every physical problem solved, and every heart’s desire fulfilled! 20. Will we have bad dreams about the past ? Isa. 65:17 No. “the former shall not be remembered nor come into mind.” Note: The woes of this life will not weigh on the heart. They will be as though they had not been. Eternal Joy and Health 21. Give three marvelous promises about Heaven. Isaiah 35:1, 33:24, 60:18 a. “The desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose.” b. “The inhabitants shall not say, I am sick ” c. “ Violence shall no more be heard in thy land. . .” 22. Will people recognize each other in heaven ? 1 Cor. 13:12 Answer: Yes! “Then shall I know as I also am known.” 23. Who will be our constant companion and friend ? Rev. 14:4 Answer: Jesus! We shall follow the Lamb. Note: Those who love and follow Jesus here will have the privilege of following Him in the Earth Made New, and throughout His vast Universe of unnumbered worlds in space. What a thought to consider! Nothing could be better than the companionship of Jesus, either now or then! 24. Only sin keeps you out of God’s Kingdom - what can you do about it ? 1 John 1:7, Rev. 1:5 Answer: “The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin.” “Unto Him that loved us and washed us from our sins, in His own blood.” 25. Are you willing to forsake sin and prepare for a place in Heaven and the New Earth ? Your answer:___________
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