The great human problem that we are all facing: ____________
The great answer to our problem that God provides through Jesus: ____________
When will God bring to fulfillment the resurrection of the dead and restoration of the world? On the ____________ ____________, often referred to in the Bible as the ____________ of the ____________.
Revelation 21:3-4 (NIV)
3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
2 Peter 3:12b-13 (NIV)
That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. 13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.