Heaven: A Sneak Preview LESSON 7
Your Response to the Lesson What was most interesting in the Bible story? What activity was most enjoyable? What new things did you learn?
Activity A Heavenly Plans Make plans for your life in heaven. What did you like best about this activity? If you really could build a house with some extra features you didn’t think of, how would you feel?
Activity B In My New Home Have the students write what they want to do in heaven. Would you REALLY like to do some of these things? How important is living forever?
power text “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. ” (John 14:1-3).
POWERPOINT By God’s grace we prepare to live with Him forever.
PRAYER AND PRAISE How Was Your Week? Good things? Challenges? Special events?
PRAYER AND PRAISE Songs “I’m Gonna Sing” ( He Is Our Song, no. 10) “Do, Lord” ( He Is Our Song, no. 107) “Shine Jesus, Shine” ( Praise Time, no. 60) “It’s About Grace” (see p. 148 of the teacher guide)
Nigeria Chukwuemeka No More Knocking Knees www.adventistmission.org
PRAYER AND PRAISE Prayer Time Pray with a partner. Thank God for your special place in heaven and for all your blessings here on earth. Pray for each other and for any concerns mentioned.
power text “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. ” (John 14:1-3).
INTRODUCTION TO THE STORY Favorite Room What is your favorite room in your house? How would you want a favorite room in heaven to be like?
INTRODUCTION TO THE STORY The Story You may listen to a podcast recording of the story: www.juniorpowerpoints.org
POWERPOINT By God’s grace we prepare to live with Him forever.
EXPERIENCE THE STORY Heaven Read Revelation 22:1-5 Is heaven someplace you want to go someday? Who is the One who makes all the wonderful things of heaven possible?
EXPLORE THE BIBLE Grace • What makes it possible for us to live forever? – John 3:16 – Romans 6:23 – Romans 5:21 • When does eternal life actually begin? – John 5:24 – 1 John 5:13 – Titus 3:7 • What role do we have in our eternal life? – Titus 3:5 – Jude 21 • Who is the source of eternal life? – 1 John 5:11 – 1 John 5:20
power text “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. ” (John 14:1-3).
APPLY THE LESSON Brushing Off the Gnats • How do you feel on hot days when gnats are around and you’re covered with sweat? • Don’t let any problem you are facing overshadow heaven.
POWERPOINT By God’s grace we prepare to live with Him forever.
SHARE THE LESSON Grace Celebrations • What are some things that you are excited about doing and seeing in heaven? • Did you share with someone what you look forward to experiencing in heaven?
Coming Up Next Week “Citizens of the Love Kingdom” • We are citizens of God’s Kingdom. • Study your Sabbath School lesson each day • Complete the daily activities • Memorize the Power Text
Closing Prayer Dear Jesus, Thank You for the gift of eternal life with You. We are so grateful for Your great love and amazing grace. Thank You for Your Friendship and for sharing heaven with us for eternity. Amen.
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