Thank you for the question on foods and animals in heaven, “If there are no animals in heaven, how is there meat at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb?”
As I think about the question, the Scriptures do not state that there are no animals in heaven. The implication of Scriptures is that there are animals in heaven. For one’s consideration, here are some verses that states that there are animals in heaven and when the Presence of God is on earth in the New Heaven and New Earth.
A. II Kings 6 says this, “16 “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 17 And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see.” Then the LORD opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha” (A searchable online Bible in over 150 versions and 50 languages). Bible citations are from the New International Version.
B. II Kings 2 says this, “11 As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire and horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind” (NIV).
C, Revelation 6 says this, “I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Then I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, “Come!” 2 I looked, and there before me was a white horse! Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. 3 When the Lamb opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, “Come!” 4 Then another horse came out, a fiery red one. Its rider was given power to take peace from the earth and to make people kill each other. To him was given a large sword. 5 When the Lamb opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come!” I looked, and there before me was a black horse! Its rider was holding a pair of scales in his hand (NIV).
Matthew 26 says this, “26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body. 27 Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29 I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom” (NIV).
Upon the return of Jesus Christ in the Millennial Kingdom, there will be a celebration whereby Jesus will celebrate the Passover Meal with his disciples. I would imagine that there will be more than just bread and wine, but a meal set before the followers of Jesus.
On a side note, the Marriage Supper of the Lamb or of God is reference in Revelation 19:17–18 is a metaphor of a defeat of the enemies of God by Jesus Christ and his saints. It is not a meal but destruction and judgment of wicked men and women.
Revelation 19 says this, “11 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war. 12 His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself. 13 He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. 14 The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. 15 Coming out of his mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. “He will rule them with an iron scepter.” He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. 16 On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: King of kings and Lord of lords. 17 And I saw an angel standing in the sun, who cried in a loud voice to all the birds flying in midair, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, 18 so that you may eat the flesh of kings, generals, and the mighty, of horses and their riders, and the flesh of all people, free and slave, great and small” (NIV).
Are there animals in heaven and when the New Heaven and the New Earth? It appears that there are references to horses and chariots of fire. Is this an accommodation to humans? That is also a valid interpretation. However in the the New Heaven and Earth, the Presence of God will be on earth where there are animals living in harmony together as the lion and the lamb, the corba and the child. I would like to think and I may be wrong that there would other creatures in heaven beside angels. The Scripture is mostly silent on what is in heaven besides angels. Since all creation is to praise God, there are other life forms beside what we call “animals”.
SUMMARY: It is likely that there are other life forms in heaven beside angels since all creation is to praise him. This would mean more than earth and the angels.
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