Bible Study Lessons
The goal of the Christian life is not to go to heaven. No one in the New Testament preaches, “Believe in Jesus so that you can enter heaven.” The goal is to be with the Lord. Consider the following verses: We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and … Read more
Cities are filled with lights. Skylines project light into the dark distance. Streets are dotted with lampposts while headlights appear and disappear. And buildings and homes are lit up from within. Likewise, the eternal city will be filled with light, but its source will be divine. John writes, “The city does not need the sun … Read more
“Begin with the end in mind” is a common motto and we often do it instinctively. When we begin a project, such as preparing a meal or an artistic work, we have an idea of what we want in the finished product. What about God? What was God thinking before he created the universe? What was … Read more
While reading the book of Isaiah I had a revelation. Isaiah repeatedly talks about Jerusalem, also called Zion, but in many places, he cannot be talking about the earthly city in Israel. The descriptions simply don’t fit any manmade place. Hence it seems best to understand these references as descriptions of the heavenly city called … Read more