Will I see my loved one in heaven?
The hope of reunion is precious. Discover what Scripture says about recognizing and being with loved ones forever.
15 Bible studies address this question
What the Bible Says
These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.
Isaac's Family
Abraham dies. Isaac and Rebekah have twins—Esau and Jacob. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of stew.
Unsolved Murder, Marriage, and Family Laws
Moses provides laws for unsolved murders, marriage to captive women, rights of firstborn sons, and handling rebellious children.
The New Heaven and New Earth
A new heaven and new earth appear; the New Jerusalem descends from heaven as a bride adorned for her husband. God dwells with His people; death, mourning, crying, and pain are no more. The city needs ...
Joseph's Brothers Come to Egypt
Genesis 42 begins the dramatic reunion narrative as Joseph's brothers come to Egypt for grain, not recognizing the brother they sold into slavery—now their only hope for survival.
Naomi's Tragedy and Ruth's Loyalty
In the days of the judges, famine drives Elimelech's family to Moab. After all the men die, Naomi returns to Bethlehem. Ruth refuses to leave her, declaring: "Where you go I will go... your God my God...
Judgment on Jeroboam's House
Jeroboam sends his wife in disguise to the prophet Ahijah about their sick son. Ahijah, though blind, recognizes her and pronounces devastating judgment: the child will die, and Jeroboam's dynasty wil...
Elijah and King Ahaziah
After Ahaziah falls through a lattice, he sends to inquire of Baal-zebub. Elijah intercepts the messengers, declaring Ahaziah will die for consulting a false god. When the king sends soldiers to captu...
Athaliah and Joash
When Ahaziah dies, his mother Athaliah seizes power by killing the royal family—but Joash is hidden in the temple for six years. The priest Jehoiada then orchestrates a coup: Joash is crowned at age...
Israel's Kings and Elisha's Death
Jehoahaz and Joash reign over Israel during Syrian oppression. Joash visits dying Elisha, who prophesies limited victory because Joash struck the ground only three times. Elisha dies, but his bones ra...
The Shrewd Manager and the Rich Man and Lazarus
Jesus tells the parable of a dishonest manager who uses his position to secure his future, teaching that worldly wealth should be used for eternal purposes. The story of the rich man and Lazarus warns...
The Crucifixion and Burial of Jesus
Pilate has Jesus flogged and presents Him to the crowd, but they demand crucifixion. Jesus carries His cross to Golgotha, where He is crucified between two others. He entrusts His mother to the belove...
Pressing Toward the Goal
Paul counts all things as loss compared to knowing Christ. He presses on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call. Our citizenship is in heaven, from which we await the Savior.
The Blood of Christ
The author contrasts the earthly tabernacle's regulations with Christ's once-for-all entry into the heavenly sanctuary. Animal blood could only provide external cleansing; Christ's blood cleanses the ...
The Fall of Babylon
Another angel announces: "Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great!" Kings, merchants, and sailors lament her destruction, but heaven rejoices. Her sins are heaped high as heaven; she is paid back double. ...
Justice, Family Duty, and Honesty
Moses addresses corporal punishment limits, animal welfare, levirate marriage, modesty, and honest weights and measures.
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