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An attempt to further clarify the question.
Philip Schaff
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Will individuals in heaven be able to interact with Jesus?

When one considers the example Jesus set during his time on earth, and compares it with how individuals often treat each other, the sharp contrast between "how the world works" and "how things should be" becomes visible -- and, at times, rather tiresome.

While we don't know how many people will get to heaven, it seems that it will certainly be "a lot" -- far more than could reasonably expect to talk with Christ on a regular basis, for example. And I imagine that the Son of God probably will be (or "is") quite busy with very important matters.

So, will (or "do") individuals, or church-style "small groups" of people in heaven have an opportunity to interact with Jesus, separate from massive crowds? Is there some equivalent of going fishing with Christ? Or will he be like a celebrity who, under normal circumstances, finds it necessary to maintain a certain distance, because of the crowds? Will there be something like "town hall meetings," where he stops by different parts of heaven every so often and talks with the local residents? Will those who lived more righteous lives and so "stored up more treasure in heaven" have preferential access to God's time? Or is there some other alternative?

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To clarify, this question assumes that Christ, in heaven, will / does exist in a resurrected body, and asks whether or not that prevents him from being in more than one place at a time.
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I hope that some responses will include citations of historic authors, exegesis supported by substantial commentators, etc., but all thoughtful responses are welcomed and heartily encouraged. Thanks.

Philip Schaff
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