Bible Passage: Revelation 21-22
Main Point: Jesus will return, destroy evil, and make all things new.
This week we’ll be studying the last chapters of the Bible. Our three year journey is almost over. While he was a prisoner on the island of Patmos, the apostle John had an amazing vision of heaven. Jesus told John to write down everything he saw. John saw things that will happen when Jesus comes back to earth.
John described a vision of heaven itself. He wrote about the beauty of the New City—the New Jerusalem. The streets will be pure gold, like clear glass. The foundations of the city wall will be adorned with precious stones. The city will not need the sun or the moon because God’s glory lights up the city. There will be no darkness, and nothing evil will ever come into the city. There will be no sadness, crying, or pain. Even though there will be no sun or moon, there will be no darkness because the glory of God will be its light. The Lord will reign forever and ever. What an amazing place heaven will be!
Even with John’s descriptions, we can’t imagine exactly what it will be like when Jesus returns. Use this session to emphasize what we do know, using the unit big picture question and answer: What will happen when Jesus returns? Jesus will destroy all evil and make all things new.
The promised return of Christ should fill believers with hope, strengthening them to persevere through the trials of this life and remain faithful to the Lord. When Christ returns, those who trust in Him will be with Him and enjoy Him forever. God will undo every bad thing caused by sin—no more death, no more pain, no more tears.
Christ’s return should also give believers a sense of urgency to share the gospel with the world. It is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes! (Rom. 1:16) Jesus is coming soon. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
Jesus promised to come back to earth soon. When Jesus returns, those who trust in Jesus will be with Him and enjoy Him forever. God will undo every bad thing caused by sin—no more death, no more pain, no more tears. Jesus is making all things new.
Check this session’s Activity Page as well as the Gospel Project for Kids Family App for ways to interact with the Bible content this week.
Bible Story Main Points
- Jesus saw a new heaven and a new earth.
- God will live with people, and His glory will light up the world completely.
- Living water will flow from God’s throne.
- Jesus will return, destroy evil, and make all things new.
Family Discussion Starters
Preschool (3 years old – K)
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Early Elementary (1st – 3rd grade)
* How does this ending make you feel?
* What does the Bible say about when Jesus will return?
* What are ways the new earth will be the same? How will it be different?
Older Elementary (4th – 6th grade)
* When will Jesus return? (see Matthew 24:36)
* How will the new heaven and new earth be different from earth today?
* Why do we look forward to Jesus’ return?
Family Activity
Preschool
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Elementary
Work as a family to build a shoe box diorama of the New Jerusalem based on the descriptions found in Revelation 21.