More Like The Real Thing (March 29 - Chapters 23 thru 27)

Below are the questions that you'll use for your small group discussion. Additionally, we'll be taking some time out of this session to have a "white board" group discussion. I'm looking forward to seeing you!!

• This is a repeat question from our first session: How important is "imagination" (based on truth) in forming our understanding of Heaven? Why? (dictionary.com: "the faculty of imagining, or of forming mental images or concepts of what is not actually present to the senses")
• What attributes of the present creation would you like to see on the New Earth? Why?
• In each of the four seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) describe what your BEST day's activities would include. For example, "During a sunny winter's day, I would curl up in front of a warm, cozy fire with a cup of hot cocoa, and read my favorite type of book."
• When the author talks about the New Jerusalem as the capital city of the New Earth, what do you like and/or dislike about the concept of such a city?
• What do you understand about the purpose of the Tree of Life and its need both in Eden and the New Earth?
• The author, while talking about a first-class upgrade on an airplane, makes reference to the "liabilities of economy class are removed in first class, but the assets aren't" … how does this idea play in your thinking on the transition of God's creation from the "old" to the "new"?
• What is your thinking on the opposing concepts of space and time being non-existent versus its continuation?
• As a group, discuss the varying aspects of the New Heaven/New Earth and the sun, moon, stars, oceans, seas, weather, etc.
• Psalm 37:4 talks about being given the desires of your heart. What desires do you expect to receive and what are the conditions to receive them? Relate them to the New Heaven and New Earth.
• Is there anything else from the chapters this week that you'd like to comment on?

Blessings!!