Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
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Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Daniel 4:3 How great are his signs, how mighty his wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion endures from generation to generation.
Isaiah 40:28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable.
2 Peter 3:8 But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
Daniel 12:2 (NLT) Many of those whose bodies lie dead and buried will rise up, some to everlasting life and some to shame and everlasting disgrace.
Luke 13:5 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.
John 3:16 (NKJV) For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
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Colossians 2:9 For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form,
Psalm 103:13 As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him.
1 Thessalonians 2:11,12 And you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children. 12 We pleaded with you, encouraged you, and urged you to live your lives in a way that God would consider worthy. For he called you to share in his Kingdom and glory.
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Isaiah 26:4 Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.
Luke 15:20 Yes, Adam’s one sin brings condemnation for everyone, but Christ’s one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life for everyone.
Jude 1:1 (NLT) This letter is from Jude, a slave of Jesus Christ and a brother of James. I am writing to all who have been called by God the Father, who loves you and keeps you safe in the care of Jesus Christ.
Luke 15:20 And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.
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Discussion Questions:
1. Are we currently living in eternity?
2. Will time be necessary in eternity?
3. Have you considered what a perfect father would be like?
4. Do you look forward to being fathered by Jesus for eternity?
5. If so, what does that look like scripturally?