The Promised Savior ArrivesSample
Jesus
A New Heaven and a New Earth
Listen to: A New Heaven and a New Earth.
“God will live with His people. They will be with Him and worship Him and see His face forever.”
Reflect
The Jesus candle is the center of the Advent wreath, and we want Him at the center of our lives as well. Jesus brings us abundant blessings when we put our trust in Him. This story tells believers what we can look forward to in the times to come.
When John wrote the book of Revelation, believers experienced persecution. The vision John described surely brought them hope and encouragement. Though our circumstances may be different, we too experience brokenness in the world that God did not intend in His original creation. We can have that same hope and encouragement as we wait for the fulfillment of his vision.
Evil abounds, but not forever. Take heart, a new heaven and earth are a certainty for those who follow Jesus. A pain-free life, living water, and the trees of life will be available to all of us. And best of all, looking into the face of the Lord will be an everyday occurrence! Hallelujah, worthy is the Lamb!
- Which painful circumstance will you bring to the Lord and lay at His feet?
- What are you looking forward to the most about the new heaven and earth?
Journal
What did you like in this story? What in the story challenges you or is confusing? What does this story show you about people? What does this story show you about God/Jesus/God’s Spirit? What does this story show you about yourself?
Summary
As you celebrate the arrival of the Promised Savior this Christmas, we pray God would stir your affections for Him. Also, would you like to go further with oral Bible stories by internalizing them and discussing them with others? Wherever you are in your spiritual journey, you're invited to participate in StoryRunners' virtual oral Bible storytelling workshop!
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About this Plan
This Advent season, anticipate the celebration of Christmas with oral Bible stories. Listen to a story based on Scripture, reflect on its themes and journal with the Lord. May you be encouraged as you prepare your heart to celebrate the birth of our King Jesus!
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