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When you read the Bible, “heaven” does not always refer to the place where all believers go when they physically die. In fact, there are four different usages found in the Bible. So when you see the word “heaven” in the Bible, think about which meaning is implied. Match the verses with the definitions for heaven. Each definition for heaven will be used three times.

A. “heaven” as in the six mile atmosphere of the earth
B. “heaven” as in the whole universe (sun, moon, stars, galaxies, etc)
C. “heaven” as synonym for God
D. “heaven” as in the dwelling place of God

____Matthew 6:9 "This, then, is how you should pray: " 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,

____ Genesis 1:14 And God said, "Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark seasons and days and years,

____ Psalm 33:6 By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth.

____ Genesis1:20 And God said, "Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the sky."

____ John 3:27 To this John replied, "A man can receive only what is given him from heaven.

____Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

____ Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

____ Luke 15:18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. Luke 15:21 "The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'

____ 1 Samuel 2:10 those who oppose the Lord will be shattered. He will thunder against them from heaven; the Lord will judge the ends of the earth. "He will give strength to his king and exalt the horn of his anointed."

____ Matthew 21:25 John's baptism--where did it come from? Was it from heaven, or from men?" They discussed it among themselves and said, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will ask, 'Then why didn't you believe him?'

____ John 14:2-3 In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. [3] And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.

____ Deut. 33:13 About Joseph he said: "May the Lord bless his land with the precious dew from heaven above and with the deep waters that lie below;

FOUR REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD LOOK FORWARD TO HEAVEN

Reason 1 Heaven will be the most beautiful place you will ever live
(2 Peter 3:11-13, Revelation 21:1-2)

Reason 2 Heaven radiates the glory and presence of God
(Exodus 13 :12-23; Revelation 21:11, 23)

Reason 3 Heaven is where we will have perfect bodies
(Philippians 3:20-21, I John 3:2)

Reason 4 We are going to have a blast enjoying heaven

We will be doing the following things in heaven:
A. REST– (Hebrews 4:9-11)
B. WORSHIP - (Revelation 19:1-4; Romans 12:1-2)
C. SERVICE – (I Corinthians 6:2-3; Revelation 5:10; 22:3)
D. COMMUNITY -(John 14:1-4)
E. REWARDS - (I Corinthians 3:10-15; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Revelation 4:10)
F. Intimate Personal FELLOWSHIP with God (Revelation 21:3)

FAMILY TIME

1. Share your name and the most beautiful place that you have ever been.
2. What do people who don’t know what the Bible says think heaven is like?
3. Why should we look forward to heaven?
4. How should the reality of heaven motivate us to live? In other words, what should we do because we know what heaven is going to be like?

(Read 2 Peter 3:11-13 – answer- “live holy and godly lives”) – what does that mean?
Also we should share the gospel with others.

5. Who is one person that you know that you could pray to share the e gospel with this week? (Pray for them, pursue the relationship and a spiritual conversation, persuade them to trust in Jesus)
6. Share prayer requests and pray together