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The Gift of Heaven LESSON 6

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 If You Want It… Place a card in a gift box as you say, “ETERNAL LIFE IN HEAVEN WITH GOD is ours when we accept God’s gift of grace.”

Activity B Who Am I? Choose a Bible character and have other students try to guess the identity of the Bible character you have chosen. What person from the Bible would you like to meet in heaven?

Activity C Glimpses of Heaven Draw pictures that show what you think heaven will look like.

Activity D Heaven To-Do List Make a list of what you would like to experience on your first day in heaven. What are your fondest thoughts and dreams about heaven?

power text “Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband” (Revelation 21:1, 2).

POWERPOINT Eternal life is ours when we accept God’s gift of grace.

PRAYER AND PRAISE How Was Your Week? Good things? Challenges? Special events?

PRAYER AND PRAISE Songs “Soon and Very Soon” ( He Is Our Song, no. 121) “The Lord Is Building Jerusalem” ( He Is Our Song, no. 117) “We Shall Behold Him” ( He Is Our Song, no. 122) “It’s About Grace” (see p. 148 of the teacher’s guide)

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PRAYER AND PRAISE Prayer Time Thank God for the blessings you have received. Pray over the prayer requests. Thank God for answering your prayers according to His will for He knows what’s best for us.

power text “Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband” (Revelation 21:1, 2).

INTRODUCTION TO THE STORY Being With Jesus Create a list of the best things that come from being with Jesus. Why would some people not be happy in heaven? What five questions would you most like to ask Jesus?

INTRODUCTION TO THE STORY The Story You may listen to a podcast recording of the story: www.juniorpowerpoints.org

POWERPOINT Eternal life is ours when we accept God’s gift of grace.

EXPERIENCE THE STORY A New Heaven Contemplate the picture of heaven that John has described as you read Revelation 21 and 22.

EXPLORE THE BIBLE Eternity What does the Bible say about eternity? • John 14:2, 3 • John 20:19, 26 • 1 John 3:2; 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 • 1 Corinthians 15:51-53 • 1 Corinthians 2:9 • Revelation 21:1 • Revelation 21:3; 1 Corinthians 13:12 • Revelation 21:4

power text “Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband” (Revelation 21:1, 2).

APPLY THE LESSON It’s a Gift • Tell the story of Tabitha. • What can you say to Tabitha to convince her that heaven is a gift and we cannot earn salvation by doing good deeds?

POWERPOINT Eternal life is ours when we accept God’s gift of grace.

SHARE THE LESSON Accept the Gift • Whom did you encourage to accept Jesus’ gift of grace that offers access to God’s kingdom in heaven?

Coming Up Next Week “Heaven: A Sneak Preview” • Jesus is preparing us a home in heaven. • Study your Sabbath School lesson each day • Complete the daily activities • Memorize the Power Text

Closing Prayer Dear Jesus, Thank You so much for the gift of eternal life with You in heaven. We can’t imagine the wonderful things You have in store for us. Please help us to accept Your gift of grace. Amen.