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Elstr Ar,rnsDuring this session, the student ma-v1, TELL that Jesus is coming back to takebelievers to be with Hiro in heaven:2. \ilRITE or DRAW about a problem in

this world and how it will bedifferent in heaven;3. PRAY, telling God why he or she is

glad Jesus is coming back;4. CHOOSE to become a member of

God's family, as the Holy Spirit leads.

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Revelation is a wonderful way to finish the story which was begun in Gesis. All that was begun in the Book of Beginnings (Genesis) is consummatedRevelation. In Genesis the heaven and earth were created. In Revelation wea new heaven and a new earth. In Genesis the sun and moon appea\ in Revetion we read that there is no need of the sun or moon, for Christ is the lighthe new heaven, in Genesis there is a garden; in Revelation there is a holy cIn Genesis there is the mamiage of the first Adam; in Revelation the marriasupper of the second Adam, Jesus Cluist. in Genesis we see the beginningsin; in Revelation sin is done away.lfhen the apostle John, the writer of Revelation, was an old, old man, he wexiled to the Isle of Patmos. He had been banished for his testimony of Je(1:9). While on the island, John u.as forced to labor hard in the mines and quries. But his Commander-in-Chief appeared to him and delivered a ringing msage and ultimate 91ory.The book he wrote brings to a climax the great story corrlrnenced in Geneand as all good stories should, it ends "And they lived happily ever after."

Yes, God's story ends "and they lii'ed happily ever after." Read the triumphGod in Revelation 21 and 22. Satan has not been victorious in his attempt to sarate people from fellowship with God by sin, ever since his meeting withfirst man and'woman in the Garden of Eden. He has utterly failed and we wbe with Christ forever and everlDon't try to analyze or interprel this. Rathel meditate upon it. This is heavHow limited words are in explaining its glory!The fellowship between God apeople is restored. God dwelk with His people.Every purpose is realized aevery promise is fulfil1ed. Heaven is the opposite of what we experience heAll is beautifullThe last words of Christ in His Reveiation are Yes, I am coming soon (22:2Our response should ever be, Come,lordJests(22:20).

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(For complete Opening Assembly script, see the Skit Pduction Guide found in rhe Director's Pack.)In the skit for Session 10 Sassy is sadly packing her eplorer gear, knowing that her trips to Bible Times are ovMurray remincls Sassy that the excitement is just beginninNow that she's a Cfuistian, she's got a whole new life aheof her. She's no longer Sassy Wantalot but Sassy Gonlot.(1G1'MINIJTE'

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In small groups, lead srudents to crr,plete one or moreof these activities. The Occupation Cr:er and Bible TimesAnimals Center (marked *) are used i.x aJ1 age ler-els-Pri-mary, Middler and Junior. \fle recomrna.C rhat these centersbe implemented by special coordinator..1. MrmorrY VERsE AcrvirxDrsappsanrNG \donpsMateriak: Bjble, 12 shees of c*a.i:ucrion paper, feltpens, two number cubes, one sma1l tr=l ibi each srudent.Preparation: Letter 12 sheets of *;c,

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n)c ffigmfi"u Srmnav/lu[aterials: Bibles, Ses-sion 10 Crossword Puzzleand Bible Lands map fromTeaching Resources. Ses-sion 10 Bible Beat pxpeff,felt pens, pencils, tape ortacks. (Optional: Chalk

and chalkboard or bulcherpaper; photocopy of JohnTine Line picture fromTeacbing Resources.)

Preparation: Hang Crossword Puzzle ina visible location. (lf you have a largeclass, draw crossword puzzle orrtri chaik-board or butcher paper.) As you teil thestory, volunteers fill in words when theyhear answers in story. (Optional; Use puzzle to review storyinstead of using it during story.) Answers are shown insketch above. Optional: Color Time Line picture.(Mark the following passages in your Bible: John i4:1-3;Acts 1:8-11; Revelation 1:1-20. Refer to these passages as)'ou tell the story.)

JHsus k{tL[ eo/*E AGATN.o^,*rr",Think of somebody whom you like a lot, n'horn youdon't get to see \,ery often, maybe only once a year or so.Itlaybe it's an older brother, or a grandparent, or maybe it'seyen your mom or dad. Do you remember what it's likeR'hen you've been with that penon for a few days ,n6 ,n.nit's time lor hirn or her to go? It hurts to see that personleave, and for awhile )'ou are veqr sad. But as the weeks goby and the trne for that person to come back gets closer, thesadness h-rrns to excitement. FIe or she is coming back soonand you can't waitl Vlell, thafs ihe way it was with the menand women who u'ereJesus'lriends when He was on earth.They'd had a hard time. Jesus had been taken from them,beaten up and then crucified. To nake matters worse, mostof His followers were too scared to even be around whileJesus was being beaten and killed" They were afraid theywould be arrested, too. So not only were they sad, theywere also feeling guilry for deserting Jesus. You can imaginehoq' amazed they were when Jesus rose from the dead. Butwhat if Jesus was angry at them?Vell, as you probably know, Jesus made sure that Hisfriends knew He still loved them and He forgave them com-pletely for what they had done. He spent a lot of time withthem and they grew to love Him more than ever. That madeit especially hard when it came time for Jesr-rs to go be with

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Jesus didn't leave like .\ou cr ! ;-ouid leave. You owould walk out of the room, gei '-:l a car and driveJesus walked to a hill with His ir-c:-ds and, as they wstanding there, He sion'ly began .ri rise up into the sThey ali stood around speechless .;:c ratched as He slodisappeared into a cloud n'hich ca-':rd Him. It wasn'tkind of thing they saw even' dar-l F;,,:n after Jesus wasof sight they continued to sund *r-; staring at the slry.ihey were staring, they, slowlr riTzed that lwo mdressed in white, were standing bi u:sr. 'Ihey were ang(6 doun on crossuorci puzzle.') 1t'; -gels said, "Vhatyou guys doing standing around =:ing at the sky? Jewill come back somedal', the .are \\'ay you saw Hlear.e." (J acrox.) Then the discip-= remembered somthing Jesus had said, (optionaL-hn:e students recite uewith you') "And if I go and prepaie ..: place for you, I wcome back and take you to be uril lfe that you also mbe where I am." Now things n'ere s:::lg io make sense.Then the angels reminded Jesus' :::ends they had ato do. Jesus had told them that ::c-" He came back, thwere to tell everyone in the n'orld -,:ut who He was awhy He had come. In the month: :..i years that follot'eJesus' friends got busy spreading i:= 3,,.:cd news to peoall over the world, But thev. $-i& -''- ilreir hearts, lookforward to the day when Jesus l'oui: ;*me back.One of Jesus' friends who had s=:: Him go was narJohn. [5 down.)John found out th:.1;ot everyone wascited to hear about Jesus. ln fact. :ci:e peopie were preupset about the whole thing. Joh-ns enemies decidedkeep him quiet by takirg him 3$:t to a loneiy islawhere prisoners were forced to st-o;'L :- rugged mines. Tisland was called Patmos. (1 doun.i -: was there that Jeappeared to John one last tsme. (Pttiz;t :* Patmos on map.loHN Grrs a SNrar PRtvlrw

John vas spending some time shgg and praying. Ala sudden, he heard a loud r-oice bet:d him. This rv'asnnormal sounding voice. It reminde

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the ages will be in heaven together. There we will see Jesusface-to-face in ali His glory. There will be no pain, no cry-ing, no sadness, no sickness and no death! There will be anew heaven and a new earth that will be perfect. Finally,Jesus promised John that when the time is right, He willcome back for all His followers and take them to be withHim in heaven. The wonderlul things John saw made himrcaltze that the best is yet to come-{ternal life with Jesus!Make sure you don't miss itl (Optional: Attacb Jobn TimeIine picture to wall)Ll ra ApptlcATloN (1i MrNUrEt

Pass out Bibles, Bible Beat papers, pencils and felt pens.To review Bible story, volunteers read the parts of M.C.Scriber and John on page 1. Ask, What is God's plan foreveryone who believes inJesus? (When Jesus returns, Hewill take them to be with Him in heaven.) Optionai: Snr-dents read and.discuss page 2 and the top of page 3.Then students turn to page 3 and complete "A Place forYou' activity. Repeat verse aloud witli students. Ask, What

The following activities are all-school centers, to beplanned and implemented by special coordinators.Blgtr Tlrtngs Mustc oo-roMrNUrEt

For complete instructions, see the Bible Times Musicbrochure inthe Arector's Pack.How to Use; Srudents gather in large room. Say, We havelearned that music, singing and dance were importantparts of worship and celebrations in Bible Times. Wewill have our own celebration when we perform theMini-Musicale for our parents and friends. It will be atime of worshiping God and telling others of His won-derful plan for the wodd. Lead students in practicing en-tte Mini-Musicsle as it will be performed.B! BLE TlAnEt CRAF'l's oo-,0 ^'*rtrlWovrN Croru Mar

For compiete craft instructions, see "Woven Cloth Maf inBible Tima Crafts for Kids (see back cover). Children weavebrightlv colored yarn through burlap cloth.Conuersation Suggestions:In Bible Times, naost clothwas made from sheep's wool. The wool was cut fromthe sheep, combed, washed and d-ved. Nex1, the woolwas spun on a spindle, twisting the wool fibers intoyarn. Then the yarn was worren on a wooden-framedloom to make cloth.

is Jesus doing now? (Preparing a place for us.) Wh:Jesus promised? (To come back and take us to beHim.) It is God's plan forJesus to return and takebewithHim in heaven.

Students turn to page 4 and complete activily. Voluishare answers. Briefly share with students your ow.swers. Lead students in a time of prayer during which rteers tell God why they're glad Jesus is coming back.

, Heaven will be a pefia,t place and only perfecless people can go there. But all ofus have done rthings, so how is it that we can go to heaven awithJesus?'(fesus died to tzke the punishment for ouVhen we trust Him to forgive us, then God sees us ,given and perfect ) Be piepard to alk individually witone indicating an interest in knowing more about beiigiven bi:od

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Optional: Use Time Line to review God's plan anBible characters from all prei.ious lessons.

Songs: Students choose and sing their lavonte songs.Bible Memory Verse Invite individuai classes tc :ndand recite verses as you review all ihe verses learned ringAmazingJournqt to Bible Tlmes.It's God's plan fol rstlsto come back and take us to be with Him in hlen.Ict's say the words toJohn 14:3. Recite verse togeilReview: Using Time Line, al1ow volunteers to name riblecharacters. Students tell what they have learned about i-lcd'splan from Genesis to Revelation.Prayer: Dear God, thank You for teaching us ...l;outYour plan. We look forward to being part of Your planand beiag with You in heaven. We love You! InJesus'name, arnen.Announcements/Dismiss: Renind stlrdents abor-rt theClosing Progmm (see p. 11). Hand out invilalions fbr studentsto give parents. Be sure students take home all projects

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eat Cinnamon Yogurt. For complete snack instrucliorpage 9 or refer to rhe Snack Guide n rhe Director's Pt:Conumation Sugestiorx:Today we will preparecial food served at celebrations in Bible Times.cheese was a cofirmon food to eat. It was sofcreamy, Iike our cream cheese or yogurt Sugar wavailable, so honeywas used to sweeten their fooi(Los!NG to^,*rr,,,Materials: Bible, Time Line from Teaching ResrMiniMusicale songbook and cassette, cassette playercharts for songs, tape or tack.

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