Discussion Questions
Discuss the story in small groups using the following questions. {10–15 minutes}
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Why were Adam and Eve forced to leave the garden of Eden? How will Jesus finally destroy the evil that entered the world when they disobeyed God? After evil is destroyed, where will God’s people live?
Takeaway
After evil is destroyed, Jesus will create a new heavens and earth.
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Did God dwell with Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden? Where did God dwell with his people in the Old Testament? How did God dwell with his people after Jesus died and rose again? Where will God dwell with his people when Jesus comes again?
Takeaway
In the new creation God will dwell with his people forever.
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What are some things that make you sad? Can you imagine what it will be like if there was no sadness or sin or Satan? When will that happen?
Takeaway
In the new creation there will be no suffering, no sin, no Satan, and no tears.
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What are some promises that God has made? Has he kept all of them? Is it possible for God to lie? What was the last thing that Jesus told John in his vision? How does that make you feel?
Takeaway
We can know for certain that Jesus is coming soon to crush Satan and make all things new.
