From time to time. What a wonderful phrase. Let me show you what I mean. Now, we experience many trials. Then, in Heaven, we will be free from all suffering. Now, we only see God as looking darkly through a mirror. So, we will see him face to face. Heaven is definitely something our children should look forward to. It will be worlds apart from the way we know life is now. In fact, Revelation 21:23 says this: The city has no need of the sun, nor of the moon, to shine on it. Now that’s what I call different! help teach this important truth.
This is what you do:
The objects you will use for this lesson will be 2 paper plates. On one of them write the word “NOW” and on the other write “THEN”. Make the “NOW” plate very simple, but luxuriously decorate the “THEN” plate.
Ask the following questions to help stimulate discussion:
1. Raise your hand if you think Heaven is going to be very different from the way you live now?
2. Who can read the 2 words on my plates?
3. Who can tell me a way that we live on earth now, but it will be different, then, in Heaven? (Wait for responses.)
4. Have a child read Revelation 21:23.
5. Say the following: Wow! That is very different! Let’s learn a little more about this portion of Scripture and how it teaches us to live our lives for God. Here are 3 important points about this truth.
Object 1:
Heaven is a wonderful place.
Full of glory and grace.
I want to see the face of my Savior.
Because heaven is a wonderful place.
I want to go there!
Have you ever heard this little song? It is one of my favorites because it reminds me of how wonderful Heaven will be.
Article 2: Let’s play a little game. I’m going to tell you how things are here on earth and see if you can tell me how things will be in Heaven. Here we go. (Raise your plates during the “Now” example and the “Then” example.)
1. Now, we wear clothes that wear out. What will it be like in heaven? Answer: In Heaven, we will wear white robes that will never wear out.
2. Now, we need medicine to heal our disease. What will it be like in heaven? Answer: In Heaven, there will be no disease.
3. Now, we sleep to rest. What will she be like in heaven? Answer: In heaven, we will never sleep, but we will praise the Lord day and night.
4. Now, we have the sun and the moon to give us light by day and by night. What will it be like in Heaven? Answer: In Heaven, Jesus will be the only light we need.
5. Now things die when they are old and worn. What will it be like in heaven? Answer: In Heaven, there will be no more death, crying or pain.
Article 3: Sometimes it is hard to imagine how fantastic Heaven will be because we are so used to living on earth. But how glorious life will be there. Jesus will be our joy forever and ever!
East 3 Point Bible Object Lesson for Kids was inspired by my reading of CH Spurgeon’s devotional on Revelation 21:23 from his book Morning and afternoon. You too can be inspired by your favorite Christian authors and create your own 3 point sermon for kids.