Back To The Future (February 22 - Chapters 8 thru 10)

Below is a list of questions for the group sharing time. Generally speaking, you'll have a few minutes to share your thoughts and perspective for each question and still allow others to share theirs.

• The author cites another book phrase "homesick for Eden". Explain your understanding of the connection between what Eden was like before the fall to what Ecclesiastes 3:11 NLT states "… He has planted eternity in the human heart …".
• Using the "Three Eras Of Mankind And Earth" chart on pages 82-85, select three sets of "Past | Present | Future" points and share why they strike you as new information that will change your thinking about Heaven.
• Given that the words "restored", "renewed", "redemption" have some similarities in definition, how do you understand and explain the importance of the restoration of the Earth? List other things that will be restored in God's creation. How does the Earth's restoration relate to the restoration of the items on your list? Is there something wrong with the idea of disposing of everything and starting over? Why?
• To the best of your ability, describe what the Garden of Eden was like - include elements of plants, animals, humankind, God, etc. and their interaction. How will the "re-linkage" of Earth and Heaven relate to, and, be like, the Garden of Eden. How will it differ?
• Describe the relationship of the curse on mankind and the resulting curse on the Earth (Genesis 3:17). What have been the effects of the curse upon mankind and his existence? Describe what happens when the bible in Revelation 22:3 says "no more curse"?
• In the book "Creation Regained: Biblical Basics for a Reformational Worldview", the author, Albert Wolters, states "Redemption in Jesus Christ reaches just as far as the fall". Describe what this means to you.
• Imagine yourself at the deathbed of a loved one, how would you answer these two questions when asked: What is Heaven like? How can I know that I'll be going there?

 Blessings!!