Lesson 6

Heaven Part 1

November 14, 2024
Heaven

Think back on all of the gifts that you have received in your lifetime. What was your favorite gift? Who gave it to you? Why did you receive it? Was it Christmas, your birthday, a reward for good grades? Why was it your favorite? There are some good gift-givers and then there are some gift-givers who try really hard but usually get you something that you don’t really like. Did you know that God is a gift-giver too? If you think you get good gifts from the gift-givers in your life, they’re nothing compared to the gift that God has for you. If you accept God’s gift, and if you believe in Jesus, you’re plugged in to God’s plan. And He will never unplug you.

Heaven Part 1

Heaven Part 1

God the ultimate gift giver…

    “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23

Our sin has earned us death (separation from God forever), but God has gifted us eternal life. Eternal means forever. The gift God is giving us is to spend forever with Him in heaven. God has given us the opportunity to live with Him forever in heaven if we just accept it as a free gift from Him.

What does the Bible say about Heaven?

    Is Heaven real? Do you ever think about heaven? What do you know about heaven? What do you think heaven is like?

The Bible says this is what is in heaven:

God lives there. Angels are there too. There are pearly gates, and the streets are made of gold in heaven. Light from the glory of God lights up everything. We do not need the sun anymore.

The Bible says this is what is NOT in heaven:

There will be no tears, sorrow, crying, pain, or death. There will be no evil or sin. Heaven will be greater than anything we have ever seen or heard. What is waiting for us in heaven is so great that our minds can’t even imagine it.

Will everyone be in Heaven?

    Not everyone is going to be in Heaven. Only those who trust in Jesus alone for their salvation will be there. Since heaven is being with God forever, the opposite is to be separated from God forever in a place called hell. Hell is a real place. God prepared hell as a place of punishment for the devil. It is also a place where people who do not have their sins forgiven will go. It is a place of torment and never-ending fire. A place of darkness, weeping, and gnashing of teeth. Hell is a terrible, terrible place. We do not want to go there, and we don’t want anyone else to go there either! God made hell for the devil not us! That is why He wants to give us the gift of heaven instead.

Will you accept His gift today?

Read, Pray, Share!

Worship Songs

“Good Day”

Memory Verse

“God saved you by His grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. ”
– Ephesians 2:8-9
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