WordLive - Year OneSample

Prepare: If today was the last day of your life, what would you still have to do? We only die once The tabernacle was a symbolic meeting place, set aside to give people access to God. Yet it was only a shadow of what was to come. Jesus, through his sacrifice on the cross, set apart a real meeting place for us with God in heaven. This is no shadow (v 24). Unlike the repeated sacrifices of the earthly tabernacle, Jesus only needed to give his life once (vs 25,26). When we celebrate the Lord’s Supper (also called Communion or Eucharist) we remember what Jesus did for us. We don’t literally partake of his body and blood. It’s a reminder, a celebration, of his amazing sacrifice. We too will only die once (v 27). The problem is, we never know when. Ready for heaven? In recent months we have seen cataclysmic events in the world. Thousands have lost their lives to devastating tsunamis, earthquakes and landslides. Acts of war and criminal activities bring sudden death to many. Even if we live in safer areas, we all face life-threatening situations. We survive many, but eventually one may send us into the presence of Almighty God. If not, we will die of old age. But, unless Jesus returns in our lifetime, we will die. Once. It could happen at any time. Are we ready for our heavenly rendezvous (v 28)? Respond: How do you feel about standing before God’s throne? Do you look forward with joyful anticipation? Or does the idea fill you with terror? Pray about your answer. http://www.wordlive.org/Session/Classic/2012-05-01