· Revelation 22:1-3a -Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. 3 No longer will there be any curse.
· Everything is the way it is supposed to be.
· Heaven has an infinite supply of what you need.
· John 7:37-38 - “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.”
· The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. 4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 5 There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever.
· Heaven is not about you.
· John 8:12 “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
· Dallas Willard – “I am thoroughly convinced that God will let everyone into heaven who, in his considered opinion, can stand it. But “standing it” may prove to be a more difficult matter than those who take their view of heaven from popular movies or popular preaching may think. The fires in heaven may be hotter than those in the other place.”
· Do you really want to do life with Jesus?
· 16“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.” 17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.
· What do I need to do to get ready for heaven?
· Video- Lake baptism
LIFE GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDE
Starter: In your opinion, why do most people want to go to heaven?
Dig Deeper:
1. Read Revelation 22:1-5
a. Read Genesis 2:8-14.In your opinion, what is the significance of the Garden of Eden having the tree of life and rivers and heaven having the tree of life and a river?
b. The leaves of the tree of life are for the healing of the nations. In your opinion, what are sins and wounds of America? What will it mean for Jesus to heal these wounds?
c. Read Revelation 13:16-18. What is the significance of the name of God being written on the forehead of people in heaven?
2. Read Revelation 22:12-17
a. In your opinion, what does Jesus mean when he says “I will give to each person according to what they have done.” How does verse 14 interpret verse 12?
b. In verse 16, Jesus describes himself. What does it mean for him to be the Root and offspring of David and the bright, morning star?
c. In your opinion, does the church do a good job inviting people to discover the free gift of the water of life? Why or why not?
