Heavenly Family and Earthly Family

Question 1

They serve at a sanctuary that is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”

Answer 1

Hebrews 8:5

Question 2

Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits and live!

Answer 2

Hebrews 12:9

Question 3

This, then, is how you should pray:

“‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,

Answer 3

Matthew 6:9

Question 4

Therefore,
“Come out from them
and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”
And,
“I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”

Answer 4

2 Corinthians 6:17-18

Question 5

But the Jerusalem that is above is free, and she is our mother.

Answer 5

Galatians 4:26

Question 6

In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.

Answer 6

Luke 22:20

Question 7

The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

Answer 7

Romans 8:16-18