What
Spiritual gifts do you see as being present in members of
your family?
Donna, October 7, 2000
The gift of helping others.
Roger, March 12, 2001
PRAYER IN UNDERSTANDING OF THE SCRIPTURES
Sherril, August 16, 2001
Artistic gifts, good
samaritan gifts.
If you
could go to any place on earth most like heaven to you --
where would that be? Why?
Donna, October 7, 2000
A state park in N.Y.,
because its so peaceful.
Roger, March 12, 2001
TO THE THERE YOU SEE GOD MAJESTIC BEAUTY
Sherril, August 16, 2001
Montana. It's full of
God's glory.
Why would
John, exiled on the island of Patmos, appreciate "no
longer any sea"?
Donna, October 7, 2000
They thought He was a
heritic.
Roger, March 12, 2001
FOR THERE WAS NO LONGER ANY NEED FOR IT
Sherril, August 16, 2001
Because there is no sea on
the new earth? Or, because this is prophecy
is it because he was put where there was no other
people?
What barrier
of "sea" would you like eliminated now?
Donna, October 7, 2000
I don't know.
Roger, March 12, 2001
THERE IS REALLY NOTHING AT THIS POINT
Sherril, August 16, 2001
Evil people!
What two
different locations are indicated?
Donna, October 7, 2000
The heaven and the new
earth.
Roger, March 12, 2001
NEW JERUSALEM COMING DOWN OUT HEAVEN GOD HIMSELF
WILL BE WITH THEM
Sherril, August 16, 2001
First in heaven and then on
the new earth.
What could
you add to the list of the Bible's most positive
negatives?
Donna, October 7, 2000
Don't swear.
Roger, March 12, 2001
NO MORE SIN
Sherril, August 16, 2001
No more sin.
After the
fires of final destruction and the creation of a new
heaven and earth how much evil will be left!
Your comments here.
What is the
worst thirst you have ever had? How was it quenched?
Donna, October 7, 2000
When I get nervous about
,my mouth dries out ,by drinking lots of water.
Roger, March 12, 2001
THIRST FOR COFFEE AFTER I QUIT SO I DRINK WATER
Sherril, August 16, 2001
When I was a kid I went to
pick up a horse with my dad, my uncle and some
cousins. There were too many of us for the
cab so the kids rode in the bed of the
pickup. We had traveled about a hundred
miles and it was summer. I thought I was
going to cry I was so thirsty. I remember
almost getting sick form dehydration.
Water!
How do you
equate "no cost" for the water yet the
necessity to "overcome"?
Donna, October 7, 2000
Water is like our faith ,we
can "overcome anything by our faith in God.
Roger, March 12, 2001
TO OVERCOME THE SIN IN MY LIFE
Sherril, August 16, 2001
The water is the salvation
Jesus offers, but it is still necessary to
overcome sin.
Does anything in this list surprise you?
Why?
Donna, October 7, 2000
No. That's the way the
unbelievers live today.
Roger, March 12, 2001
NO FOR IT TELLS ME WHAT THE REWARD IS FOR THOSE
WHO REFUSE JESUS
Sherril, August 16, 2001
No, because all those
things are sin.
How do
you think "cowardliness" could keep a person
out of heaven?
Donna, October 7, 2000
Being fearful.
Roger, March 12, 2001
NOT STANDING UP TO FOR JESUS FOR WHAT HE STANDS
FOR
Sherril, August 16, 2001
Because a coward soesn't
trust God.
What
evidences of God's love of beauty have you seen during
your lifetime?
Donna, October 7, 2000
In the fall the changing of
the leaves.
Roger, March 12, 2001
RAINBOWS, MOUNTAINS, WEATHER
Sherril, August 16, 2001
Too numerous to
mention. The flowers, the birds, the
animals, mountains, glaciers, the sunrise, the
sunset, the ocean, etc..............
What happened
when Moses asked to see God's glory?
Donna, October 7, 2000
He saw the Lord's back.
Roger, March 12, 2001
I WILL MAKE ALL MY GOODNESS PASS BEFORE YOU AND I
WILL CLAIM THE NAME OF THE LORD BEFORE YOU
Sherril, August 16, 2001
He showed him only His
back, because to see His face would cause Moses
to die.
Which of
Jesus' twelve apostles do you feel the most like? Why?
Donna, October 7, 2000
Sometimes. Thomas, because
in trouble I doubt Jesus.
Roger, March 12, 2001
PETER
Sherril, August 16, 2001
I don't know who. I
probably don't know enough to choose one.
It wouldn't be Paul or Thomas for sure. I
really love the Lord with all my heart so maybe
Peter or Mathew.
What is the
largest city and tallest building you have ever seen? How
do they compare with the Holy City?
Donna, October 7, 2000
Royal York Hotel in Toronto
Canada, CNE tower in Toronto
Roger, March 12, 2001
I HAVE SEEN NO TALL BUILDING THAT IS THAT TALL
Sherril, August 16, 2001
We live close to San
Francisco and Sacramento, but they seem kinda
dirty. The prettiest city I've seen was
driving south on I35 in 1980, it was sunrise and
we were coming into Dallas. The city rose
up magically off the prairy and the first morning
sunlight reflected off of the glass and mirrors
of the skyscrapers. It was a sight I'll
never forget. Definately the most beautiful
man made thing I've ever seen, but it would have
been somewhat ordinary without the glory of God's
morning light reflecting off it.
Why do
you think there is an emphasis on transparency in the
description of the city?
Donna, October 7, 2000
I don't know.
Roger, March 12, 2001
FOR ALL THE BEAUTY AND BRIGHTNESS
Sherril, August 16, 2001
Yes.
How did
Abraham, living 1,900 years before John, look forward to
this city?
Donna, October 7, 2000
His faith in God.
Roger, March 12, 2001
WAIT FOR THE CITY WHO BUILDER IS THR LORD
Sherril, August 16, 2001
Through faith in God, He
desired a better place.
How would this
apply to Jesus, who is the "door" and the
"pearl of Great Price"?
Donna, October 7, 2000
He is the door to heaven.
He paid a great price for our salvation.
Roger, March 12, 2001
IT IS THROUGH HIS SUFFERING THAT WE WILL SEE THE
BEAUTIFUL CITY OF GOD
Sherril, August 16, 2001
The suffering of the cross
so that we may pass through the pearl gates.
In what ways
could the "lamb" symbolism be the only reminder
of sin in a new heaven and earth?
Donna, October 7, 2000
Jesus is the Lamb and
without Him we can't get into heaven.
Roger, March 12, 2001
IT IS BY BRIGHTNESS THAT WE WILL BE ABLE TO SEE
Sherril, August 16, 2001
Because Jesus is the Lamb
and He still had the holes in His hands and feet
when He was resurected.
What reasons
for the saved returning regularly to the city can you see
in Revelation 22:1-4?
Donna, October 7, 2000
Yes
Roger, March 12, 2001
NO MORE CURSE THERE
THE TREE OF LIFE
RIVER AS CLEAR AS CRYSTAL
Sherril, August 16, 2001
To worship.
Why did
God bar the way to the original tree of life?
Donna, October 7, 2000
They sinned.
Roger, March 12, 2001
FOR MAN HAS FALLEN FROM GRACE
Sherril, August 16, 2001
Because there was sin in
them and sin must not live forever.
How does
them barring of the unsaved from the tree of life clearly
identify their fate?
Donna, October 7, 2000
Only those names that are
written in the book of life have a right to the
tree of life.
Roger, March 12, 2001
FOR THIS WAY ONLY THOSE WHO ARE WRITTERN IN THE
BOOK OF LIFE
Sherril, August 16, 2001
They will surely die.
What tree
fruit do you enjoy the most?
Donna, October 7, 2000
All kinds of fruit.
Roger, March 12, 2001
ORANGES
Sherril, August 16, 2001
Avacados.
What is
there about the description of the New Jerusalem that
makes you the most "homesick for heaven"?
Donna, October 7, 2000
The wait to see Jesus.
Roger, March 12, 2001
WAITING TO SEE JESUS FACE TO FACE
Sherril, August 16, 2001
The fullness of being
loved.
You can
see God's face and have His character of love, but what
is there about "night" that you will not miss?
Why?
Donna, October 7, 2000
The darkness because Jesus'
countance lights up heaven.
Roger, March 12, 2001
THERE WILL BE NO DARKNESS THERE
Sherril, August 16, 2001
I don't know. I enjoy
the rest of nightime. I guess I won't miss
the feeling of the alarm clock going off.
Because
there is no sense of time in death, the awareness of the
return of Jesus is no more than than a lifetime away from
anyone.
Donna, October 7, 2000
Yes, but the time is short.
Roger, March 12, 2001
PRAISE THE FOR HIS PROMISES
Sherril, August 16, 2001
That's true. We all
get the same chance.
What signs
indicate that Jesus' coming could actually be very close?
Donna, October 7, 2000
The predictions are coming
true.
Roger, March 12, 2001
THE TABERNABLE WAS DESTORY HAVE ALL FORMS OF
GODILINESS
Sherril, August 16, 2001
Wars, famines, earthquakes,
false prophets, the understanding of the book of
Daniel, selfishness, violence, lovers of pleasure
the worldwide spread of the Gospel, disrespect
for parents, rebellion.
Do your
feel encouraged when you read that John makes the same
mistake twice? Why?
Donna, October 7, 2000
He was only human.
Roger, March 12, 2001
JOHN FELL AND WORSHIP A ANGEL AND WAS TOLD NOT TO
DO SO
Sherril, August 16, 2001
Yes, because I make the
same mistakes over and over.
How does
God's message to John concerning his book contrast with
the book of Daniel the Prophet?
Donna, October 7, 2000
Daniel's book was shut and
sealed.
Roger, March 12, 2001
IT TELLS OF THE END TIMES AND SIGNS
Sherril, August 16, 2001
God tells Daniel to seal up
the book until the time of the end, and tells
John not to seal Rev. because the time of the end
is near.
How would you
stand with God if the decree of Revelation 22:11 was
announced right now?
Donna, October 7, 2000
We are cleansed by Jesus
blood
Roger, March 12, 2001
TO CONTINUE TO DO RIGHT
Sherril, August 16, 2001
God would know that I'm
trying earnestly.
In an
imperfect world and an imperfect body, how can you be
perfectly ready to meet Jesus?
Donna, October 7, 2000
Nobody is perfect today.
Roger, March 12, 2001
BY BEING JUSTIFIED BY HIS GRACE
Sherril, August 16, 2001
By keeping Jesus' Word and
not denying His name.
What reasons
can you think of for Jesus keeping His rewards until His
Second Coming?
Donna, October 7, 2000
We are not ready to recieve
our rewards yet.
Roger, March 12, 2001
FOR HIS REWARDS ALL HIS FAITHFUL AT THE SAME TIME
Sherril, August 16, 2001
Because we have to love
Him, not His rewards. This is a test of
faith.
What
"reward" would you like most to receive?
Donna, October 7, 2000
To see his wonderful face.
Roger, March 12, 2001
CROWN OF LIFE
Sherril, August 16, 2001
A hug from Jesus.
What
"Commandments" or "washing" have
those outside the city neglected?
Donna, October 7, 2000
They wasn't washed in the
blood of the Lamb and have not followed the
Sabbath commandment.
Roger, March 12, 2001
THE WASHING AWAY OF SIN
Sherril, August 16, 2001
The 10 commandments or
God's laws, and the washing in the bloos of
Jesus, ot the faith in Jesus.
Compare
Revelation 22 with Revelation 1 and list some of the
repetitions you see.
Donna, October 7, 2000
When He says that He is the
Alpha and the Omega.
Roger, March 12, 2001
TO TELL OF THINGS TO COME WHERE IN CHAPTER 22
THEY ARE FUFILLED
Sherril, August 16, 2001
That the message goes out
to the seven churches and that the message is
from Jesus.
How do you feel
when someone who is very special to you says
"come"?
Donna, October 7, 2000
It makes me feel good
especially if it is Jesus who says it.
Roger, March 12, 2001
I FEEL HAPPY THAT I HAVE SOMEONE TO VISIT
Sherril, August 16, 2001
I feel invited as though I
am important to that person and they want to be
with me.
What does
the double emphasis, on "free" and
"gift" for the last offer to humanity in the
Bible, mean to you?
Donna, October 7, 2000
It makes me feel special.
Roger, March 12, 2001
THAT WE WILL RECEIVE THE GIFT OF ETERNAL LIFE
Sherril, August 16, 2001
It means that Jesus loves
us enough to invite us to accept His death for
our sins without us having to pay the price.
What
message do you get from God's warning about tampering
with His Word?
Donna, October 7, 2000
Don't! you will your right
to the tree of life.
Roger, March 12, 2001
IF WE TAKES AWAY FROM THE WORH THEN HE WILL ADD
TO US PLAQUES TO US
Sherril, August 16, 2001
That it will cost dearly of
anyone who dare. I think it would be the
worst thing that anyone would dare do, and they
would pay the biggest price for doing so.
On what basis
only can you be counted as just, or right, with God?
Donna, October 7, 2000
Christ died for us.
Roger, March 12, 2001
CHRIST DIED FOR US WHILE WE WERE STILL SINNERS
Sherril, August 16, 2001
On the basis of Christ's
blood on the cross being accepted as payment for
our sins.
What
is an Outward Sign of justification that ties in to the
next step?
Donna, October 7, 2000
He is faithful.
How does God
express His desire to help you be holy?
Donna, October 7, 2000
He is faithful
Roger, March 12, 2001
THE LORD IS CALLING US TO BE FAITHFUL
Sherril, August 16, 2001
He sends us the Holy Spirit
that we may be kept blameless.
What
are some Outward Signs of sanctification?
Donna, October 7, 2000
Keeping His commandments.
Roger, March 12, 2001
HIS SABBATH,COMMANDMENTS,KEPT HIS WORD,TO KEEP ON
THINGS ABOVE AND TO LIVE FORM OUR LIFES AND HOMES
LIFES AFTER JESUS
Sherril, August 16, 2001
Keeping His
commandments. Keeping the Sabbath
holy. Living a Christian life for God and
letting go of the things of this world.
How and
when does God complete, for you, the work of salvation?
Donna, October 7, 2000
Conversion in heaven.
Roger, March 12, 2001
BY TRANFORMING OUR LOWLY BODIES INTO HEAVENLY
BODIES
Sherril, August 16, 2001
At His second coming, when
He changes our earthly body into a heavenly one.
What
is the Outward Sign of Glorification and how essential is
it?
Donna, October 7, 2000
The hope of Christ,it will
get us into heaven.
Roger, March 12, 2001
WE SHALL BE CHANGE IN THE MOMENT IN THE TWIVLING
OF A EYE WHEN JESUS COMES FOR US
Sherril, August 16, 2001
The resurrection which is
absolute.
Could one
of these three steps be eliminated? Why? What difference
would it make?
Donna, October 7, 2000
No, we wouldn't make it
into heaven.
Roger, March 12, 2001
NO THEY CAN NOT BE LEFT OUT FOR THEY ALL HELP
LEAD US TO JESUS
Sherril, August 16, 2001
No, because the all depend
on the one before it all the way back to the
start which is at the cross. The cross,
then baptism, then repentance, then recieving the
Holy Spirit to convict us, then we will
keep the commandments, then the second
coming, then the transformation.
What are
some spiritual ways you can have a little bit of heaven
here on earth?
Donna, October 7, 2000
Knowing Jesus, following
His commandments and having the faith of Jesus.
Roger, March 12, 2001
BY PRAYER,STUDING HIS WORD AND FELLOWSHIP WITH
OTHERS BELIEVERS
Sherril, August 16, 2001
By studying the bible, we
build a personal relationship with Jesus which
brings us peace.
List some
things that help, and other things that hinder, your
Christian experience. What can you do about them?
Donna, October 7, 2000
Hinder: having faith in
Jesus,reading the Bible,following the devil
disobedience to God,pray to God for help.
Roger, March 12, 2001
WHAT HINDER ME IS WHEN I GO ONE DAY WITH OUT
TALKING TO JESUS AND I GET A LIFT WHEN I INVOLVE
IN HIS WORD EVERY DAY.
Sherril, August 16, 2001
The time I spend with my
husband, my son and my Christian friends help, as
well as bible studies and worshiping on
Sabbath. The things that hinder are usually
of my own doing, like being in a hurry, or
becoming impatient. There are a few people
who test my patients, but I try to stay away from
them, and I try to catch myself when I find my
patience running thin. I often incorperate
prayer to help me.
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