Bible Lesson The Reality of Heaven - Revelation 21:1-8
Spoken Word There are many rooms in my Fathers house. I am going to prepare a place for each of you. - John 14:2
Parent Corner Heaven is our home-theres no disputing that. Jesus said He has gone ahead to prepare a special place for each of us. (See John 14:2.) This world is just a temporary living space, where we can serve Him with all our might and get ready for the best thats yet to come!
This week, you have a great opportunity to make heaven very real to your kids. Many of them know its a place out there, but its not any more real to them than outer space. This week, you can share what heaven looks like and what it feels like. From discussing streets of gold to gates of pearl, youll find that many of your kids will be instantly riveted. Then take your lesson a step further and share about how there will be no more death, suffering, crying or pain. (See Revelation 21:4.) Let your kids know that not only will they see loved ones who have passed away, but they will also experience life like never before, vibrant and constant for eternity.
One of kids greatest fears is the fear of death, both for themselves and for loved ones. Be sensitive to their concerns and assure them that death has no hold over them, because Jesus won the battle over sin and death when He died on the cross and rose again. Remind them that God plans for them to live a long and happy life here on earth, but that He has prepared an even better home in heaven where they will live forever with God. In heaven, there will be no fear; all the things that make us hurt or sad will be gone, and well get to see Jesus face to face!
There is no better way to address the passing from this life to the next with children than to teach them how wonderful heaven will be and how glad Jesus will be when they are with Him in the place He has prepared them. Heaven is a perfect home, where we will feel very much at home and will be united with loved ones who have made it there before us. Todays lesson is filled with comfort and excitement. Get ready to tell the end of the story as you let your kids know that heaven is our future home.