Preview: It is extremely important that we know what signs to look for in the future so that we may not be taken by surprise at the coming of Christ. God’s people will know by these signs that the end is near, and that they will be provided for until that time comes.
Scripture Reading: Revelation 21:1-16.
Memory Verse: Revelation 21:1.
1. What promise did Jesus make to His disciples before He returned to His Father? John 14:1-3.
2. What did John behold in the future? Revelation 21:1-5.
3. What did Paul tell us of those who are dead in Christ? I Thessalonians 4:16.
Note: The resurrection is a wonderful event that will occur in the near future. This mysterious event will take place at the second coming of Christ and His Kingdom. The resurrection is a fundamental doctrine of Christianity, without it there would be no Christians and we would not have any hope.
4. What is said of those who have a part in the first resurrection? Revelation 20:6.
5. How did Paul convey this same truth to the Church at Corinth? I Corinthians 15:51-57.
6. What did John see before the throne of God? Revelation 7:9-12.
7. What did John hear them saying? Revelation 19:6-7.
8. How did Peter verify the statement of John? II Peter 3:12-13.
9. How did Isaiah leave us concerning the future? Isaiah 65:17.
10. What will be the condition of the earth in the near future? Isaiah 11:9.
11. What will be the character of earth’s rightful king? Isaiah 32:1 & Luke 2:27-33.
12. What did John see on either side of the river? Revelation 22:1-2.