The Promise of Heaven by David Jeremiah
Week 8: Chapters 23–25 — Angels, the Cloud of Witnesses, and Our Loved Ones in Heaven Now
Read Chapters 23–25 of The Promise of Heaven. Key passages: Hebrews 12:1-2; Luke 15:7; Revelation 6:9-11.
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Heaven is not empty while we wait — it is populated with angels, with the spirits of the righteous made perfect, and with the ongoing worship of God. This week we explore what is happening there right now.
Discussion Questions
8 questions1.Hebrews 12:1 speaks of a 'great cloud of witnesses' surrounding us. Dr. Jeremiah explores whether this means our deceased loved ones are aware of our struggles on earth. What does he conclude, and what passages does he use to support that conclusion?
2.Luke 15:7 says 'there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.' What does it mean to you that heaven celebrates — loudly and specifically — when someone comes to faith? How does that change the way you think about evangelism or the conversion of a loved one?
3.In Revelation 6:9-11, the martyrs under the altar cry out to God asking how long before justice comes, and they are told to 'rest a little longer.' What does this scene reveal about the intermediate state — the experience of believers who have died and are now with God but before the final resurrection?
a.Does the image of waiting saints surprise you? What does their patient trust in God's timing suggest about the nature of rest in the intermediate heaven?
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