Small Group Questions - 4/19/26
The Afterlife, part 2 - 04/19/2026
Lean In:
Growing up, what did you imagine heaven was like?
Look Out:
Do you think culture makes people more curious about Heaven—or more confused? Why?
Look Down: READ John 14:1-6 & Revelation 21:1-4
What stands out in these verses and/or the weekend message? Questions? Reactions?
Look In: 5 Realities about Heaven:
1. HEAVEN IS REAL
Why is it difficult for people to truly believe Heaven is a real place?
How does trusting Jesus influence your confidence about Heaven’s reality?
What changes in your daily life when you genuinely believe eternity is real?
2. HEAVEN IS HOME
What stands out to you about Jesus describing Heaven as “the Father’s house”?
How does knowing Heaven is home for believers reshape your identity today?
In what ways do people try to make this world their “home” instead?
3. HEAVEN IS NOW
What does it mean that Heaven is happening right now?
How should this truth impact the way you handle stress, fear, or uncertainty?
What would it look like to “live by faith, not by sight” this week?
4. HEAVEN IS FUTURE
What excites you most about the picture of the new Heaven and new Earth?
How does the promise of no more pain, death, or sorrow affect your perspective on current struggles?
Why do you think God gives us such detailed glimpses of the future?
5. HEAVEN IS HARD
Why do you think Jesus described the path to life as narrow?
What makes following Jesus difficult in today’s culture?
How can we encourage each other to stay on the narrow path?
Look Ahead:
What is one way you can intentionally “set your mind on things above” this week?
Who is one person you can talk to about Heaven or invite to church?
What is one distraction in your life that is keeping you too focused on this world?
