2. The End… What Happens Next? Part 2 – Some Easy Questions Jeremy LeVan 10 - 11 - 15

3. BONUS: “Will my pets be in Heaven?”

6. Revelation 6:9-11 9 When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held. 10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?”

7. Revelation 6:9-11 continued 11 Then a white robe was given to each of them; and it was said to them that they should rest a little while longer, until both the number of their fellow servants and their brethren, who would be killed as they were, was completed.

8. 1. Will we have bodies in heaven?

9. 1 Corinthians 15:47-49 47 The first man was of the earth, made of dust; the second Man is the Lord from heaven. 48 As was the man of dust, so also are those who are made of dust; and as is the heavenly Man, so also are those who are heavenly.

10. 1 Corinthians 15:47-49 continued 49 And as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly Man.

11. Matthew 24:27 “For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.”

12. 2. Will we go to heaven immediately?

13. 2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.

14. 3. Will we be able to communicate?

15. 4. Will we have emotions?

16. 5. Will we know everything?

17. 1 Corinthians 13:12 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known.

18. 1 John 3:2 Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.

19. 6. Will we know what’s happening on earth?

20. Hebrews 12:1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us

21. Luke 15:7 I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.

22. 7. Will we remember our lives on earth?

23. 8. Will we know people?

24. Matthew 8:11 And I say to you that many will come from east and west, and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.

25. 9. Will it be boring?

31. Revelation 21:1-5 1 Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. 2 Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

32. Revelation 21:1-5 continued 3 And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God.

33. Revelation 21:1-5 continued 4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” 5 Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.”

34. 10. Who will be there?

35. Revelation 21:6 And He said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely to him who thirsts.

36. Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.

37. Romans 10:9 If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

38. Romans 10:13 For “whoever calls on the name of the L ORD shall be saved.”

39. Next Steps: (Connection Card) 1.Pray and ask God to show you what He’s saying to you through this message.

40. Next Steps: (Connection Card) 1.Pray and ask God to show you what He’s saying to you through this message. 2.Learn more about Heaven. Read God’s Word.Read God’s Word. Matthew 18Matthew 18 John 14John 14 Revelation 4 & 5Revelation 4 & 5 Revelation 21 & 22Revelation 21 & 22 Read “90-Minutes in Heaven” – Don PiperRead “90-Minutes in Heaven” – Don Piper

41. Next Steps: (Connection Card) 1.Pray and ask God to show you what He’s saying to you through this message. 2.Learn more about Heaven. 3.Have Spiritual Conversations with others. Humbly ask questions and learn people’s thoughts and stories.Humbly ask questions and learn people’s thoughts and stories. Humbly share your story.Humbly share your story.

42. Next Steps: (Connection Card) 1.Pray and ask God to show you what He’s saying to you through this message. 2.Learn more about Heaven. 3.Have Spiritual Conversations with others. 4.Begin a relationship with Jesus.