TOPIC: LIVING WITH ETERNITY IN YOUR HEART

ICE BREAKER: Share one thing that intrigued you most about ‘Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames’

REFLECTIONS:
The ‘Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames’ Christian drama powerfully depicts the reality of life. The life we live now based on faith in Jesus matters. Heaven is a reward worth living for and hell is a place to avoid at all costs. Our lives as a couple matters and has great impact both today and in eternity. Apostle Peter tells us to be considerate the way we live our lives with our spouses so that our prayers are not hindered. While we may not end life on earth together like it was in the drama, we long for all family members to make it to heaven. Knowing that heaven is a reality, we choose how we relate as a couple and parents.

1 Peter 3:5-8 (NIV)

For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands, as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose daughters you are if you do good and are not afraid with any terror. Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered. Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous.

Acts 16:29-32 NIV)
The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved you and your household.” Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house.

Considering this reality, have a discussion on living with eternity in your hearts as a couple and as a family.

DISCUSSION

1. Do you know for sure that your name, that of your spouse and children are in the book of life?

2. In what ways do the scriptures above influence our relationships?

3. How can we live as a couple that builds one another in faith to ensure that we both make it to heaven?

4. Share prayer requests and care for one another in prayer.

POLITE NOTICE

1. Heavens Gates, Hells Flames: Happening from 05th – 11th May at Downtown and 15th – 18th May in Juba. Please follow up on the people who give their lives to Jesus and help them get grounded in the faith.

2. Marrieds Seminar: We are honoured to host Ps. Andy and Lisa Moore of Coastline Church, Canada on Saturday, 17th May @ 09:00 am at Watoto Church Ntinda.

3. For counselling or guidance please call/sms/WhatsApp 0776260007 or +256776260071; +256788119838 or email: family@watotochurch.com