A New Home with God

John 14:3; Revelation 21:3-5

Our true story is from a part of the Bible called the Gospel of John. John was one of the disciples of Jesus. That means Jesus was his teacher. And the word gospel means “good news!” Our true story is also from a part of the Bible called the Book of Revelation. Revelation means to learn something new.

Jesus loved His friends very much. One day, He told them something wonderful. He said, “I’m going to get a special place ready for you. Then I will come back and take you with Me. We will be together always!”


Jesus wanted His friends to know they didn’t have to be afraid. He was going to Heaven to get everything ready. He promised that one day, He would come back, and they would be with Him forever.


Later in the Bible, we hear even more about that special place. It’s called the new Heaven and the new Earth. God says that in that place, He will live with His people. We will see Him, and He will wipe away every tear.


There will be no more sadness. No more crying. No more hurting. Everything will be made new, and everything will be filled with joy. It will be beautiful!


Jesus wants everyone who loves Him to know this promise. He is coming again. And He has a new home waiting for us—where we will live with God forever.


Jesus promised to make a special home for us. One day, we will be with God, and there will be no more sadness or tears. Everything will be new and happy because God will live with us!


Dear God,

Thank You for loving us so much. Thank You that Jesus is making a special home for us. We are glad that one day there will be no more crying or hurting. We are happy that we will live with You forever. Help us trust You and share Your love with others. We love You, God.

In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.


Bible Verse: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.” — John 14:1, BSB

Paraphrase: “Don’t be afraid. Trust God, and trust Jesus too.”



Activities

These activities help preschoolers engage with the story through movement, crafts, music, and storytelling, making the lesson fun and memorable.


1. Building Our Special Home

Objective: Help children imagine the joy and beauty of the home God is preparing.

Materials: Wooden blocks, cardboard boxes, or foam bricks.

Activity:

Invite the children to build a house or city together using blocks. Talk about how Jesus is getting a special place ready for us. Say: “Jesus is making a new home for everyone who loves Him. Let’s pretend we’re building part of God’s happy home!”

After building, say together: “Jesus is coming again!”


2. Wipe Away Every Tear

Objective: Teach that God comforts us and takes away our sadness.

Materials: Tissue or soft cloth.

Activity:

Ask children to pretend they are sad (make sad faces). Then gently “wipe away” their pretend tears with a tissue, saying: “One day, God will wipe away every tear. No more crying, no more sadness!”

Let them take turns wiping each other’s tears while repeating: “God will wipe away every tear!”


3. Heaven Is a Happy Place (Music Activity)

Objective: Celebrate the joy of God’s promised home.

Materials: Rhythm instruments or clapping hands.

Activity:

Sing this joyful song, loosely sung to the tune “Mary Had a Little Lamb”:

“God will make all things new, all things new, all things new!
We will live with Him—forever!”

Encourage children to clap or play instruments while singing.

Remind them: “Heaven will be full of singing and joy!”


4. Draw God’s Beautiful Home

Objective: Encourage imagination about Heaven and God’s promise.

Materials: Paper, crayons, markers, stickers.

Activity:

Invite children to draw what they think God’s special home will look like. Suggest ideas like a big house, sunshine, happy people, no tears, singing, or animals.

As they draw, say: “Everything will be good and new in God’s forever home.”
Help them label the drawing: “God’s New Home!”

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