Several of you commented in our survey that you'd like to see the bible verses we'll be discussing ahead of time. 10 hours ahead of time probably isn't a good gap :), but we'll post next week's verses earlier.
Here's what to read for tonight:
Matthew 5:12
Luke 6:23
We're going to be talking about heaven. For whatever reason I don't hear to many messages on heaven. Heaven is our eventual goal. In fact, the Bible tells us that heaven is our home, and that we're just strangers here in this earth. So what do you think our true home (heaven) is like? Are the streets made of gold? Do you have a mansion? Are the gates made of pearl, and is St. Peter standing there like a bouncer? (Why does he have an Irish accent)
See you at 7:30 p.m. tonight!
Next week we finish-up by talking about Hell
it is iced coffee weather...
15 years ago
I'm thinking a little context would help, but I'm guessing these chapters are referring to persecution.
ReplyDelete"for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
"For that is how their fathers treated the prophets."
Regardless, I don't ever mind being lumped in with the prophets. Although, I don't think any of us have to deal with anything close to that level of persecution.
These verses make me think of something we've touched on before... Is it easier or harder to be a Christian today? In some ways it's much easier because we really aren't persecuted the same way. But in other ways it's much harder because sin is accepted readily in our culture.
Heaven is the great reward. So, what do you think its going to be like?
ReplyDeleteAs long as Audio Adrenaline was right about there being a big big table with lots and lots of food, that'll be a big enough reward for me. ;)
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