Jesus is the author of eternity and invites us to experience His eternal joy, eternal love, and invites us to live with an eternal purpose.
Talking Points:
- “Everlasting Father” is more accurately translated: Father of Eternity.” Jesus is the author of everything eternal. John 1:1-5, Ecclesiastes 3:11
- Jesus the Author of eternity gives us eternal joy. This joy is not rooted in circumstance or emotion but rather based on our hope in Jesus. Nehemiah 8:10
- Jesus the Author of eternity gives us eternal love. Jesus’ love is unfailing, not based on what we’ve done to earn it. Ephesians 2:8-9
- Jesus the Author of eternity gives us eternal purpose. God wants to use us to bring more people into relationship with him. 2 Corinthians 4:18
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Share about a vacation or experience that ended too soon. What made it so great and how would more time have made it even better?
- Read John 1:1-5. Identify all that this passage says about Jesus and why is each one significant?
- Read Ecclesiastes 3:11. What do you think it means that God planted eternity in our hearts even though it’s hard for us to comprehend eternal things? Do you have any regrets over not appreciating things in your life more? Explain.
- Read Nehemiah 8:10. What do you think the joy of the Lord looks like? Share about a person who has faced difficult obstacles but still had joy.
- Read John 3:16-17 and 2 Corinthians 4:18. Why did Jesus come? Who in your life needs to hear this message of hope and love? How will you step out to share Jesus with them?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
