The Age To Come

March 24, 2024 | Joel Thomas



Anything good that we experience on Earth is a mere shadow of what is to come. It’s even better than you think. 


Discussion Questions


Start Talking 

  • When you think about “the age to come” and Heaven, what have you traditionally imagined Heaven to be like?

  • How has this series changed the way that you think about Heaven and what it will be like?

  • What are you most looking forward to in the new Heaven and the new Earth?

Read This

  • Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

    • What hope does this verse offer us about our friends and family who have died?

  • Read 1 Corinthians 15:42

    • What does this verse say will happen to our earthly bodies?

  • Read Revelation 21: 1-27

    • In this passage we get a glimpse of what the new Heaven and the new Earth will be like. What stands out to you the most in this description?

  • Read Revelation 22:1-3 and Genesis 2:4-17

    • What similarities do you notice between the Garden of Eden and the new Earth?

    • What is different about the two trees in the Garden of Eden and the new Earth?

  • Read Romans 8:18-23 

    • Have you ever considered the consequences of sin on the Earth? 

    • This passage talks about the Earth eagerly awaiting the day when both the Earth and God’s children are released from death and decay. 

    • Have you ever thought about the new Heaven and the new Earth in that way? As a release from death and decay? 

    • Describe what you think that will look like. 

  • Read Revelation 22:12

    • What will all the people be repaid according to? 

  • Read Matthew 19:27-29

    • How much more will those who have given up something for the Lord receive in the end?

    • Does that make it worth it to you?

What Now

  • If someone were to ask you today to describe what Heaven will be like, what would you say?

  • When you think about your life, not just here and now on Earth but your life for all eternity, what are you doing to have the most impact on your future?


How you live your life on Earth will impact how you experience Heaven. You only live forever. 

Additional Series Resources

Bible Reading Plan

Song: Hymn of Heaven by Phil Wickham