Lord’s Day 22
Q58. How does "the life everlasting" comfort you?
Even now I can feel in my heart the beginning of eternal joy. After this life, I will have perfect happiness — more wonderful than anything anyone has ever seen, heard, or imagined — and I will praise God forever.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Romans 14:17
“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.”
John 17:3
“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”
John 17:24
1 Corinthians 2:9
Parent Guide
Discuss this question together
Discussion Questions
- 1
What does the catechism say you can feel in your heart even now?
- 2
What will perfect happiness look like after this life?
- 3
What part of eternal life are you most eager for?
Illustration
The first warm day after a long winter gives you a taste of summer, even though summer has not arrived yet. The joy you feel in knowing God now is a small taste of the endless happiness that is coming. The best is still ahead.
Application
Pay attention this week to moments of joy in worship, prayer, or fellowship. Thank God that these are only the beginning. Ask him to make you long for the day when you will praise him forever.