#Little flock full#

How wonderful it will be to have as rulers those who have proved faithful to God! ( Revelation 20:4) And how loving of God to put in office those who have experienced the problems common to humankind! Surely, they, like Christ, will deal in an understanding way with their subjects.

(a) Why is it a loving arrangement of God to put in office those who have experienced problems common to mankind? (b) What blessings will earth’s inhabitants enjoy when these heavenly priests apply the benefits of Christ’s ransom sacrifice?ĥ As kings and priests under the direction of Jesus Christ, they will serve from their heavenly positions in carrying out Jehovah’s will toward mankind. Jehovah has marvelously purposed to use them for his glory- Ephesians 1:9-12.ĥ. They are ones whose lives prove the Devil a liar when he charged that men serve God only for selfish advantage.

#Little flock full#

They are persons who show full faith in God’s provision for salvation through Christ. So it was from this earth that Jehovah arranged to take a “little flock” of persons to be associated with his Son in the heavenly kingdom. It was here that Jesus proved his full loyalty to God under test and gave his life as a ransom for mankind. It was here that the faithfulness of men to God could be put to the test under opposition from the Devil. Why is it fitting that those whom God arranges to be in the heavenly kingdom are taken from this earth?Ĥ Why are they chosen from the earth for such a work? Because it was here at this earth that Jehovah’s rulership was challenged. What does Revelation 20:6 say that those resurrected to heavenly life will do there?ģ At Revelation 20:6 we read concerning those who would be resurrected to heavenly life: “They will be priests of God and of the Christ, and will rule as kings with him for the thousand years.” Jesus Christ is the principal king and the high priest, and these faithful ones taken from the earth serve with him.- Revelation 5:9, 10.Ĥ. But the kingdom, or government itself, would be that of God in heaven, and for this reason Jesus often referred to it as the “kingdom of the heavens.” ( Matthew 5:20 6:9, 10) This helps us to understand what he meant when he said: “Have no fear, little flock, because your Father has approved of giving you the kingdom.” ( Luke 12:32) Yes, God would give this “little flock” a share in the heavenly government over all mankind.ģ.

Thus, the earth would become a delightful home for mankind. (a) What is the kingdom of God, and where is it located? (b) So when Jesus said that the “little flock” would inherit “the kingdom,” what did that mean?Ģ During his earthly ministry Jesus said much about the “kingdom of God.” He taught his followers to pray that, by means of the Kingdom, God’s will would be done here on earth. But do you know why God has arranged for some persons to go to heaven? Do you know what they will do there?Ģ.

To them it has represented a prospect of relief from the troubles of this life. ( John 14:1-3) Millions of persons have set their hearts on such heavenly life. He told them that he was going to prepare a place for them and that, in time, they would be there with him.

WHILE Jesus Christ was yet with his followers here on earth, he spoke to them about heavenly life. (a) When Jesus was on earth, what did he tell his followers about heavenly life? (b) Why do many persons want to go to heaven? The Reason Why a “Little Flock” Goes to Heavenġ.