Summary: Acts 14:19-20 19 They stoned Paul and dragged him out of town, thinking he was dead. 20 But as the believers gathered around him, he got up and went back into the town. 2 Corinthians 12:2, 4 2 I was caught up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. Whether I was in my body or out of my body, I don't know- Only God knows... 4 But I do know that I was caught up to paradise and heard things so astounding that they cannot be expressed in words, things so human is allowed to tell. 1 Corinthians 15:43-44 43 Our bodies are buried in brokenness, but they will be raised in glory. They are buried in weakness, but they will be raised in strength. 44 They are buried as natural human bodies, but they will be raised as spiritual bodies. Hebrews 8:5 They serve in a system of worship that is only a copy, a shadow of the real one in heaven. 1 Corinthians 2:9 "'No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.' But it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit." Isaiah 6:3 "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory." Romans 8:19-22 19 For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who his children really are. 20 Against its will, all creation was subjected to God's curse. But with eager hope, 21 the creation looks forward to the day when it will join God's children in glorious freedom from death and decay. 22 For we know that all creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Earth labors under famine, disease, decay, death and destruction. This is not the place to live for—there’s a Place for us that is more real, more beautiful, more alive. John 14:2-3 2 "There is more than enough room in my Father's home... I am going to prepare a place for you? 3 When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am." Luke 16:9 "Use your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends. Then, when your earthly possessions are gone, they will welcome you to an eternal home." God intended relationships to last- for us to go to new depths with each other in Heaven- He created us for relationship, first with Himself. Revelation 21:23-24 23 The city has no need of sun or moon, for the glory of God illuminated the city, and the Lamb [Jesus] is its light. 24 The nations will walk in its light. Daniel 12:2-3 2 [The dead] will rise up, some to everlasting life and some to shame and everlasting disgrace... 3 and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever. Matthew 10:26 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will received their praise from God. God wants to reward us. He wants our life review to be a time of great celebration and reward for a life lived in loving faithfulness to him and our fellow man. Daniel 10:5-6 5 I looked up and saw a man dressed in linen clothing, with a belt of pure gold around his waist. 6 His body looked like a precious gem. His face flashed like lightning, and his eyes flamed like torches... and his voice roared like a vast multitude of people. Acts 9:3-5 3 As [Paul] was approaching Damascus on this mission, a light from heaven suddenly shone down around him. 4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?" 5 "Who are you, lord?" Saul asked. And the voice replied, "I am Jesus, the on you are persecuting!" Revelation 5:9 "You were slain, and with you blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation." “Do you love me?” It’s really the most important question you can answer. Accepting God’s love offered through Christ is your ticket to Heaven- it’s a free gift. And if you have your ticket in- live for the rewards that last. Live for the Kingdom to come by letting His will be done in your life, as it is in Heaven.
