Heaven

Lesson 7Ruling on the New Earth

Heaven

In this lesson from our study of heaven, we will be examining Section Seven (Chapters 20-22) of Randy Alcorn’s book, "Heaven". This section is entitled "Ruling on the New Earth".

We will look at Christ’s Kingdom and the Kingdom of God, and see what it means when we talk about being Christ’s inheritance and ruling with Christ.

Consider the following questions:

  1. What do the scripture verses below each tell us about the Kingdom of God?
    1. Luke 10:9
    2. Matthew 19:14
    3. Daniel 2:35-44
  2. What do the following scripture verses each tell us about the Kingdom of Christ; specifically John 8:23, John 18:36-37, and Luke 22:29-30?
  3. Read Revelation 5:5-9. When the "Lion" the "Lamb of God" takes the scroll, what is His inheritance?
  4. Read Revelation 5:10. Who makes up the Kingdom and where will they reign?
  5. What other evidence in scripture points to our living on the earth as a part of God’s Kingdom? Review the verses below and note what each of them tells us regarding this subject.
    1. Isaiah 57:13
    2. Isaiah 49:8
    3. Psalm 37:9,11,22
    4. Psalm 25:13
    5. Daniel 12:2-3,13
  6. Is the role of "ruling" confined to ruling over others, or does it imply something more? Read Genesis 1:26-28.

A Kingdom is coming, Christ’s Kingdom, and we have a place in that Kingdom living and ruling with him. Consider how great the gift of eternal life truly is, and the inheritance that we will receive of living and ruling with Christ in His Kingdom, an eternal one � what a blessing, what a hope!

Have a great week everyone!

In Christ,

Wes

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