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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?

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 A

Heavenly Plans

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? Activity B

“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).

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POWERPOINT

By God’s grace we prepare to live with Him forever.

Good things? Challenges? Special events?

How Was Your Week?

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) PRAYER AND PRAISE

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No More Knocking Knees

www.adventistmission.org

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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. PRAYER AND PRAISE

“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).

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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

INTRODUCTION TO 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.

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?

Heaven

EXPERIENCE THE STORY

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

EXPLORE THE BIBLE

“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).

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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.

APPLY THE LESSON

POWERPOINT

By God’s grace we prepare to live with Him forever.

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? SHARE THE LESSON

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.