
Before the Throne
Hope in the Heavens
March 12, 2023
Heavens through the Ages
• In the Old Testament, the heavens refer to the cosmic sphere above the earth and the dwelling place of God.
• In the New Testament, there are three “layers” of heaven: the sky, the stars, and God’s
• Today, we often associate heaven with
God’s Dwelling Place
• The new heavens and the new earth are a fulfilment of God’s
• At the incarnation, Jesus tabernacled with man.
• In the new creation, man will finally be
Eden Restored
• The abolition of death is the reversal of the
• A world created as God
Our Greatest Hope is Sure
• The prophecy of Revelation 21-22 reminds us that God is
• Live and pray like we have great hope!