Total Time: ~2.5 to 3 hours
Focus: Discovering the promise and joy of living forever in God’s presence.
☀️ Session 1 - The New Heaven and New Earth (~60 mins)
Theme: God makes all things new; no more pain, death, or sorrow.
📖 Key Reading (45 mins):
- Revelation 21:1–27 – The new heaven and new earth, the holy city, and God dwelling with His people
- Revelation 22:1–5 – The river of life, the tree of life, and eternal fellowship with God
🧩 Additional Passages:
- Isaiah 65:17–25 – God’s promise of new heavens and new earth
- Psalm 16:11 – Fullness of joy in God’s presence forever
- John 14:1–6 – Jesus preparing a place for us
🔍 Word Study Suggestions:
| KJV Word | Original Language | Original Word |
|---|---|---|
| New | Greek (NT) | καινός (kainos) |
| Tabernacle | Greek (NT) | σκηνή (skēnē) |
| River of Life | Greek (NT) | ποταμός ζωῆς (potamos zōēs) |
🧠 Reflection Prompts:
- What does it mean for God to “make all things new”?
- How does the promise of no more death or sorrow impact your hope?
- What does it look like to live with God dwelling among His people?
🌟 Session 2 - The Joy and Glory of God’s Presence (~45–60 mins)
Theme: Heaven’s greatest joy is God Himself.
📖 Key Reading (30 mins):
- Psalm 73:23–28 – God is the strength and portion forever
- Isaiah 60:1–22 – The glory of the Lord rising upon His people
- John 17:24 – Jesus’ desire for us to be with Him and see His glory
🧩 Additional Passages:
- Exodus 33:18–23 – Moses’ desire to see God’s glory
- 1 John 3:2 – We shall be like Him when He appears
🔍 Word Study Suggestions:
| KJV Word | Original Language | Original Word |
|---|---|---|
| Glory | Hebrew / Greek | כָּבוֹד (kabod) / δόξα (doxa) |
| Presence | Hebrew / Greek | פָּנִים (panim) / πρόσωπον (prosōpon) |
🧠 Reflection Prompts:
- How do you cultivate a longing for God’s presence today?
- What does “glory” mean in the context of heaven?
- How does knowing we will see God’s glory change your perspective on life?
🌈 Session 3 - Our Eternal Identity and Fellowship in Heaven (~45 mins)
Theme: We are made for eternal fellowship, perfectly transformed.
📖 Key Reading (30 mins):
- 1 Corinthians 15:35–58 – The resurrection body and victory over death
- Revelation 7:9–17 – The great multitude before the throne worshipping God
- Philippians 3:20–21 – Our citizenship is in heaven; our bodies will be transformed
🧩 Additional Passages:
- Romans 8:16–17 – We are heirs with Christ
- 2 Corinthians 5:1–10 – Our eternal dwelling from God
🔍 Word Study Suggestions:
| KJV Word | Original Language | Original Word |
|---|---|---|
| Resurrection | Greek (NT) | ἀνάστασις (anastasis) |
| Inheritance | Greek (NT) | κληρονομία (klēronomia) |
🧠 Reflection & Application:
- What does it mean to have a resurrection body?
- How does the hope of eternal fellowship affect how you live today?
- What is your identity as an heir of God’s kingdom?
✝️ Closing Encouragement & Memory Verse
Memory Verse (KJV):
“And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
- Revelation 21:3–4
Prayer Prompt:
- Thank God for the eternal home He has prepared.
- Ask for a deepening hope and joy in the promise of dwelling with Him forever.