May 25, 2010
READ: Hebrews 9:27-28 ; John 5 : 24-30
OBSERVATIONS AND QUESTIONS:
- In this passage from John, what does Jesus say is the key to whether we will be condemned or not? Is the resurrection to happen for just the righteous, or is it for all people regardless of how they lived?
KEY CONCEPT:
- God will call all who have died to their resurrection, after which there will be judgment. Through our faith in Christ, by God’s grace, we do not need to fear condemnation (See Romans 8:1 ).
QUESTIONS TO PONDER:
- Why do you think that God resurrects the bodies of both the good and the bad people….why not just let the bad stay in the grave? What do you think it will be like to experience the time between your mortal death and your bodily resurrection? Will it be like you are sleeping?
PRAY:
- God’s ways and thoughts are higher than ours. Much of our understanding of Him and His plan is shrouded in mystery. Through faith we accept that His plan is perfect and good. Spend time today thanking God for mystery, which makes our thoughts of the unknown future imperfect…yet filled with anticipation.
