we talked about what the Bible reveals about life currently for people in heaven. We explored the details which scripture reveals about what life in heaven right now is revealed to be like. We looked at how scripture paints a picture of people in heaven remembering what went on here on earth. Some people claim we will not remember anything in heaven from our earthly experience, but there are important passages which affirm we will remember what we experience here to the glory of God. The martyrs before the throne of God remember they were killed and ask God when their blood will be avenged. Jesus has scars in his hands and side which would be meaningless to us if we did not retain our memory. The names of the twelve tribes are inscribed on the gates of the new Jerusalem and the names of the twelve apostles are inscribed on the foundation. If we have no memory of earth then these inscriptions would be entirely meaningless. It would be like driving down a road named for someone you have no connection with. You would not know who they are and it has no personal meaning. But the names of the tribes and the apostles have meaning and it will be important to us because we will remember. In the story of the rich man and Lazarus Jesus indicated that they both remember their experience on earth and their connections to others. When there is judgement of actions and rewards for good done there is clearly a memory of doing those things. The martyrs cry out with a loud voice which means they have a way of expressing themselves and people can hear what they are saying. Not only can people communicate to each other but they apparently can see what God is doing on the earth because they rejoice over the judgement He brings on it. Heaven is currently a place where real people engage in real conversation and see in real time the work God is doing here on the earth.
