Heaven a place of Perfect Harmony –So–time–coming when God–re-create the earth–make it perfect again–And tonight we’ll enjoy what–Bible says––about–earth made new–We’ll look at the incredible wonders of Earth II.!Back when God created world, everything He made was good

–He’d also be sure every person on earth was–free as–bird,–everyone would have–song to sing,–would be sunshine in everyone’s sky.

and that vegetables all have–taste like chocolate-chip cookies

–You’d want–do away with all suffering–sadness–poverty–violence–death.–No more war,–tears,–disappointed hopes–dreams.

–Look–first book of–Bible,–Genesis–find–He created–world perfect.–No sin, no suffering, no sadness.–No disease, no discouragement, no death.

And then we go to–very end of–Bible,–there–find–perfect world again.–Everything as perfect as–was in–beginning.!So what has happened in between Genesis–Revelation

And then we go to–very end of–Bible,–there–find–perfect world again.–Everything as perfect as–was in–beginning.!So what has happened in between Genesis–Revelation

we’re living in–time between–perfect Earth created–and–perfect Earth restored.–Life isn’t easy down here.

!Every one here tonight knows what–like–feel pain.

–What it’s like–lose someone you love in death.–What–like–struggle–fear–worry–illness–sadness

amazing Book—the Bible—and–tell you–says tonight–we’re almost through–old, cold world–that very soon now, we’re going Home!–We’re going home for–thousand years–God–heaven.–And then–going–come back home–live forever

–We’ll look at the incredible wonders of Earth II.!Back when God created world, everything He made was good

–Think of–living in Eden–The air was pure

!Fields of waving grain–Magnificent fields–covered with flowers

The lush landscapes of Eden–make anything on earth–pale by comparison!There was no death...–No leaves fell and decomposed

–Flowers retained colors

–yellows–reds–purple–never faded

!Fruit–fresh from Creator–no need for herbicides, fungicides–other sprays–crisp apples–juicy pineapples–delicious mangoes

!Waterways–fish–every size–shape–color–Imagine–diving in the garden of Eden

!Animals–not afraid of each other

!God placed Adam and Eve in that garden

–God’s design–they live there forever

!God gave Adam and Eve–healthy bodies

!The atmosphere–Garden of Eden–was

love

–No barrier between Adam and Eve

–No barrier between them–their Creator

–No distrust–hatred–jealousy–

resentment–politics

!God had to tell them–leave the garden–with tree of life–lest they become eternal sinners

–Our minds become confused

–cars–houses–clothes–become our Gods

–Television personalities–become our Gods

–our minds–only focused–what we see

Citizens of Two Kingdoms

"Let us strive with all the power that God has given us to be among the hundred and forty-four thousand. And let us do all that we can to help others to gain heaven

WHO ARE THE

Revelation 7:14Breathing the Atmosphere of Heaven

Sky–polluted now–will reflect glory of God

–earth–one day–reflect the glory of God

!This is reality–Christ comes–restore all things

–Africa–one tribe–killing people of another tribe

–Middle East–Palestinians and Israelis fighting

–Northern Ireland–Protestants/Catholics fighting

–Children dying of starvation–fat, distended bellies.

sickness–sorrow–heartache–disappointment

!You were made for...

–joy–happiness–gladness–to live and not die

–Mary recognized Him by His voice

Disciples recognized–broke bread–Emmaus–He hid himself–on the road–when they broke bread–recognized Him

!We’ll recognize each other–heaven–we will have bodies like Jesus’–we will have bodies–like Adam and Eve

!Righteous–spend one thousand years with God–getting questions answered–If any–relatives or friends–NOT there–find out why!Meanwhile–wicked are still dead–Satan–evil angels–bound on earth–thousand years–nobody to tempt–anticipate ultimate fate

!God recovers earth–lost sheep–universe!God transfers–holy city–this redeemed planet!The universe–revolves around God’s throne–But God moves His throne–this planet–Makes this planet new–all over again

!As the holy city descends–captures attention of the wicked–resurrected by God–receive final reward–wicked surround beloved city

!Out of ashes–old world–God makes–new world

!It is over. No more...

–Sin–Sorrow–Tears–machine guns

–Bombs–ghettos–loneliness–disappointment

Final destination:Heaven

!Are you interested in nature?–Wait–angels–explain to you–mysteries of chlorophyll

Heaven is a place for those...–want challenges–minds are bright–who are inquisitive–want to explore–history of the universe

!We will wander–magnificent gardens–studying nature together

!It’s tasting fruit–never tasted before–it’s visiting exotic places in the universe

!The mind never loses–capacity–learn and grow–Everything–delight the eye–temp the taste!If–Bible–really true–nothing else matters except being there!It’s not true–only–grave–death remains!Thank God–one day–God’s plan for us will be fulfilled

Psalm 89:5 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Lord: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.

Bible says–we can sit down with Abraham–I’d like to ask about Ur of the Chaldees–Was it as hot then as it is now?–How he felt–raised his knife–slay his son, Isaac? !

!Think of–experience of Moses

Moses–accepted–God’s reward–major choice–Because of his choice Moses is in heaven–could have chosen...–mummy–long-dead Egyptian Pharaoh!You’re will be able–sit down with Moses–ask about crossing Red Sea–between walls of water

You can ask Daniel–did you sleep–head resting–side of a big lion?

You can ask Daniel–did you sleep–head resting–side of a big lion?

!You could ask Paul–tell me–light flashed–Damascus road

And then to Peter–Peter–tell me about–sinking in the waves–tried to walk on–Sea of Galilee?

!Every month–come–worship God–eat fruit–tree of life

It is Sabbath–we travel to the temple–resplendent–in glory of God–we see–choirs of angels singing holy, holy, holy!Father stands up...–tells us how He created the world–introduces Jesus

So I came to earth–ready to risk everything–even heaven itself–so each of you could be here!While Jesus is talking–never imagined such

After Sabbath service–we’re leaving that temple–Jesus says–I want to spend time with you personally–How can You do this? You won’t have enough time–Jesus says–this is eternity–I have all the time there is!Your turn comes–Jesus comes–your home

Testimonies for the Church Volume One : Page 6711. Vision of the New Earth

After beholding the glory of the temple, we went out, and Jesus left us and went to the city. Soon we heard His lovely voice again, saying: "Come, My people, you have come out of great tribulation, and done My will, suffered for Me, come in to supper; for I will gird Myself and serve you." We shouted, "Alleluia, glory," and entered the city. Here I saw a table of pure silver; it was many miles in len...gth, yet our eyes could extend over it. I saw the fruit of the tree of life, the manna, almonds, figs, pomegranates, grapes, and many other kinds of fruit. I asked Jesus to let me eat of the fruit. He said: "Not now. Those who eat of the fruit of this land, go back to earth no more. But in a little while, if faithful, you shall both eat of the fruit of the tree of life and drink of the water of the fountain. And," said He, "you must go back.

Testimonies for the Church Volume One : Page 6711. Vision of the New Earth

After beholding the glory of the temple, we went out, and Jesus left us and went to the city. Soon we heard His lovely voice again, saying: "Come, My people, you have come out of great tribulation, and done My will, suffered for Me, come in to supper; for I will gird Myself and serve you." We shouted, "Alleluia, glory," and entered the city. Here I saw a table of pure silver; it was many miles in len...gth, yet our eyes could extend over it. I saw the fruit of the tree of life, the manna, almonds, figs, pomegranates, grapes, and many other kinds of fruit. I asked Jesus to let me eat of the fruit. He said: "Not now. Those who eat of the fruit of this land, go back to earth no more. But in a little while, if faithful, you shall both eat of the fruit of the tree of life and drink of the water of the fountain. And," said He, "you must go back .