Heaven & Eternity
What does it mean to set your mind on things above?
To focus on eternal realities rather than earthly ones (Colossians 3:2).
What does it mean to “walk by faith, not by sight”? (2 Cor. 5:7)
Live by trusting God and His unseen realities.
Give one example of a “temporary treasure.”
Money, popularity, status, possessions, likes/follows, etc.
According to 2 Cor. 4:18, what should we fix our eyes on?
What is unseen/eternal (not what is seen/temporary).
According to Matthew 5:16, why should we let our light shine before others?
So that others may see our good works and glorify our Father in heaven.
Who promised to prepare a place for us in heaven?
Jesus (John 14:1-3).
How does serving others display heavenly citizenship?
It shows we live by God’s values, not self-centered ones.
Why can’t we serve both God and money? (Matt. 6:24)
Money becomes a rival master; wholehearted devotion belongs to God.
Why is a heavenly perspective vital during trials?
It gives hope, strength, and context—suffering is temporary.
How do you see “mission” in your everyday life (like school or sports)?
Recognizing that wherever you are you can represent Christ and influence others for good.
What book describes the new heaven and new earth?
Revelation (Revelation 21).
In Week 2, what did the “passport” symbolize?
Our identity as citizens of heaven and our mission as Jesus’ ambassadors.
What was the main point of the Week 1 Jenga illustration?
Earthly foundations look solid but are unstable; build on Christ/eternity.
How does hope in heaven help us persevere through suffering?
Because we know our present pains are fleeting and future glory is eternal (2 Cor 4:17-18).
What is a tool we learned in class for sharing the gospel called?
3 circles
Where is our citizenship according to Philippians 3:20?
In heaven.
What does it mean to be “renewed day by day”? (2 Corinthians 4:16)
Even when outwardly we decay, inwardly God renews us spiritually.
How do daily choices become “investments” in heaven?
Obedience, love, service, generosity—actions God rewards eternally.
In 2 Corinthians 4:17, what did Paul call his troubles?
Light and momentary.
What’s the difference between living a “comfortable life” and living a “missional life”?
A comfortable life focuses on self and safety; a missional life focuses on God’s purposes, others’ salvation, and eternal impact — even when it costs us something.
What did Jesus call us to make in the Great Commission?
Go and make disciples (Matthew 28:18-20).
Name one practical way to live as a citizen of heaven this week.
how kindness, pray with someone, forgive, share your faith, etc.
Why did Jesus say “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”? (Matthew 6:21)
Because what we value most reveals what rules our heart — if we treasure heaven, our heart follows God’s priorities.
Name one biblical character who faced trials but kept hope in God. What can we learn from them?
Examples: Job (trusted God despite loss), Joseph (remained faithful in prison), Paul (found joy in suffering). Each trusted God’s plan and saw His faithfulness in the end.
Draw and explain what 3 circles is.
God loved the world, but we ran from love. This caused sin to enter the world, which but a barrier between us and God. We need saving from our sin, so God sent His one and only Son to die on the cross and receive the punishment for our sins. And rose on the 3rd day to show His power over death so we can now be reunited with God's love and spend eternity with Him.