TAKE ME TO HEAVEN (2 OF 2)
by Scott Maze
Scripture: Colossians 3:2, Revelation 21:5, John 14:2
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Take Me to Heaven (2 of 2)
Series: Pack Your Bags
Scott Maze
Selected Scripture
This morning I want to talk about a time when faith gives way to sight and where hope gives way to bliss. I want to show you the Bible's view of life's sequel for those who know Christ. I wanted to do a little follow up to Easter and the resurrection with this short series. The Bible tells us to: ''Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth'' (Colossians 3:2). You cannot be disappointed by what God has in store for His people. Or, the engine of your imagination cannot compete with what heaven actually is. You can never think it will be better than it actually is. Are you ready to enjoy just that? Then you are ready to enjoy the celestial city of God.
1. All Things New
''And he who was seated on the throne said, 'Behold, I am making all things new''' (Revelation 21:5).
Jesus told us He was building this city before He ascended: ''In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you'' (John 14:2)? At a time when our nation's capital faces persistent gridlock and persistent problems of societal justice, many are completely disillusioned and even worse, at the point of cynical despair. I want to show you a well-functioning eternal city for the next few minutes. You have a million things to do and dozen worries as you sit here this morning, but lay all that aside for the next few minutes. For the next few minutes, I want to invite you into the city planning office of heaven.
1.1 The Celestial City
In front of us is a breathtaking view of the Celestial City, the New Jerusalem. John sees the city of descending in front of him in verse two and again in verse ten.
''Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as ...
Series: Pack Your Bags
Scott Maze
Selected Scripture
This morning I want to talk about a time when faith gives way to sight and where hope gives way to bliss. I want to show you the Bible's view of life's sequel for those who know Christ. I wanted to do a little follow up to Easter and the resurrection with this short series. The Bible tells us to: ''Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth'' (Colossians 3:2). You cannot be disappointed by what God has in store for His people. Or, the engine of your imagination cannot compete with what heaven actually is. You can never think it will be better than it actually is. Are you ready to enjoy just that? Then you are ready to enjoy the celestial city of God.
1. All Things New
''And he who was seated on the throne said, 'Behold, I am making all things new''' (Revelation 21:5).
Jesus told us He was building this city before He ascended: ''In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you'' (John 14:2)? At a time when our nation's capital faces persistent gridlock and persistent problems of societal justice, many are completely disillusioned and even worse, at the point of cynical despair. I want to show you a well-functioning eternal city for the next few minutes. You have a million things to do and dozen worries as you sit here this morning, but lay all that aside for the next few minutes. For the next few minutes, I want to invite you into the city planning office of heaven.
1.1 The Celestial City
In front of us is a breathtaking view of the Celestial City, the New Jerusalem. John sees the city of descending in front of him in verse two and again in verse ten.
''Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as ...
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