Key Ideas
Faith Fact
Jesus gives me a choice.
Faith Verse
1 Corinthians 2:9 (NLT)
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”
Question of the Day: Have you made the choice to follow Jesus?
Read about It
Read: Revelation 21:22–27
In the New Testament, Jesus is often called the Lamb of God because He took away the sins of the world by dying for us. When we believe in and follow Jesus, our name is written in His Book—called the Lamb’s Book of Life. If we choose not to believe in and follow Jesus, our name is not in the Book of Life. People whose names are not written in it will not spend eternity with God. This Scripture shows us how truly important that decision is. If your name is in this Book, you will live with God in a city He has made just for His people! Can you imagine living in God’s city? These verses tell us it will be amazing. Choose to follow Jesus!
Talk about It
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Question 1. When Revelation 21 describes God’s city (the place where God will live with humans in eternity), why is there no temple—a place for people to meet God? Answer 1. Because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple (Revelation 21:22)
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| Question 2. Why does God’s city not need the sun or moon?
Answer 2. Because the glory of God illuminates or shines light in the city, and the Lamb is its light (Revelation 21:23)
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| Question 3. Who will not be allowed to enter this city?
Answer 3. People who practice shameful idolatry and dishonesty—people who practice evil whose names are not written in the Lamb’s Book of Life (Revelation 21:27)
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| Question 4. Is your name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. Who can you tell about Jesus and the Lamb’s Book of Life?
Answer 5. Answers will vary. |
Pray about It
Dear God, thank You for creating a city where You will live with us! We can’t wait to live with You forever. When we struggle with doubt or fear, please remind us that our name is written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. And please give us courage to tell others so they can choose to believe in Jesus and have their name in the Book of Life, too. Your promises are too good to miss out on. We love You. Amen.