GREAT study, Kelly, thank you!  When I was reading these passages, one particular verse jumped out at me, John 17:24:

 

Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory,(this will happen at the rapture) which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. emphasis mine

The reason it jumped out at me is because almost identical words appear in the Rapture dissertation of John 14:2-3, which discusses the Groom going to prepare mansions for His Bride, so that we will have a place to stay during the Tribulation:

 

"In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. "If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.

 

I look forward to meeting you "where He is"!!!

YSIC!
Peggy
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