Hell is real and God doesn’t want you to go there.
Key Points:
- Hell exists for a reason (2 Thessalonians 1:8-9; Revelation 20:10).
- Hell is worse than you think (Matthew 8:12; Revelation 14:10-11).
- God doesn’t want anyone going to Hell (Romans 3:25-26).
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- On a scale of 1-10, how comfortable do you feel with your understanding of Hell? Explain.
- Where have most of your views of Hell come from?
- The theme for the Good Place series is: “What you believe about eternity determines how you live today.” How does this apply to Hell?
- What are some reasons you or others struggle to believe Hell exists?
- Read Matthew 17:13-14. What point does it seem Jesus is trying to get across through this imagery?
- Read 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9. After reading this, how would you describe Hell?
- Do you think God wants anyone to go to Hell? Explain.
- Read Romans 3:25-26. Why did God allow punishment on Jesus? Explain.
- Examine your last few weeks. What does your life say about what you believe about eternity? Is there anything you want to change?
- What’s the first practical step you can take this week to live, love, and serve with eternity in mind?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
This is part of The Good Place series. See the digging deeper notes for this topic.
