This Week with A Good Confession for Families

Week 38: Benefits at Resurrection

This week’s Question and Answer simplified for kids:

Q144. What happens to believers when they die?

A. Our bodies will return to the dust and our souls will go to be with the Lord forever.

Q149. What will God do for believers at the last day?

A. He will give them a home with him in the new heaven and the new earth.

Q150. What will the new heaven and the new earth be like?

A. A glorious and happy place, where the saved will be with Jesus forever.

from First Catechism by Great Commission Publications

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Question 38 of the Westminster Shorter Catechism asks what benefits believers receive from Christ at the resurrection. It's an opportunity to teach our kids about the incredible, hopeful future awaiting them!

We don't know every detail about the new heavens and the new earth, but we know the best part: When we finally see Jesus, the Bible tells us we will be made like Him (1 John 3:2). Imagine all the tiredness, sickness, and sadness gone! This future is something to eagerly look forward to (2 Peter 3:13).

The resurrection promise also removes the fear of the unknown. We can teach our children that they never need to be afraid of dying because Jesus has already gone through death and came out the other side! He promises to be with us, just like the Shepherd in the valley of the shadow of death (Psalm 23:4).

Use this question to talk to your child this week about their perfect, glorious future in Christ!

Catechism Songs:

Question 144- Ask Me Whooo

Question 150- Ask Me Whooo

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