Revelation
Open Your Bible
Revelation 21:1-27, Isaiah 65:17-25, Ezekiel 37:26-27
BY She Reads Truth
This is the last week of This Is the New Testament! Each day we’ll read a thematic selection from a different book or two of the Bible, along with supplemental passages that show how the theme of that day’s main reading is found throughout Scripture. We’ll also read a brief summary of each book and a reflection on how the book fits into the larger story of Scripture. This week, we will finish reading the General Epistles and move on to Apocalyptic Literature.
What Is Revelation? The apostle John wrote the book of Revelation in exile on Patmos after receiving a vision from the Holy Spirit. The book of Revelation gives readers a picture of Jesus as the King who will one day return to usher in the fullness of His kingdom. Revelation offers important details about the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit, eternity in the presence of God, future judgment against sin, and the reality of the spiritual realm.
How Revelation Fits Into the Story: The book of Revelation provides a theological overview of many topics central to Christian belief, including events surrounding the end times and the glorified Son of Man. It also stresses the practical choices that all people must make in light of eternity. Revelation provides a holistic view of Jesus as the victorious King of kings, one who is coming back for His bride. It also emphasizes the hope all believers share in His future return.
Reflection Questions:
1. What do you find most hopeful about the description of the new Jerusalem in Revelation 21?
2. How does today’s reading shape your understanding of the story of redemption?
Take time to reflect on your responses and share what you are learning with others in the community in the comments.
61 thoughts on "Revelation"
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Hi Everyone! I too was afraid of Revelation. This was scary to me. Now I see that God is Holy and just. Nothing can stop His amazing plan. God will make all things right and new!
Thanks ERB and also thank you for reposting the verses, I went back to reread the verses. In reading Revelation 21:5-7 I went to look at the notes in my Bible. The notes say that: God is the Creator. The Bible begins with the majestic story of His creation of the universe, and concludes with His creation of a new Heaven and a new earth. They also wrote that this is tremendous hope and encouragement for the believer. The notes for verse 21:6 say that just as God finished the work of creation( Genesis 2:1-3) and Jesus finished the work of redemption (John 19:30), so the Trinity will finish the entire plan of salvation by inviting the redeemed into a new creation! Another note said; The water of life is a symbol of eternal life. This pictures the fullness of life with God and the eternal blessings that come when we believe in Him and allow Him to satisfy our spiritual thirst! What amazing hope. For verse 21:7 I noticed that only good things and those whose names are written in the Lambs Book of Life will be there! I too pray others would be drawn, repent, and be saved! So many are blinded by the devil and darkness, the love of this world, pride, self sufficiency, and have the wrong idea of who God is. One coworker doesn’t like what God says about a certain topic in the Bible. She said that she can’t believe or follow a God like that. Let’s keep crying out to God on their behalf! Amen! -
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…and all you other wonderful ladies!! ;)
Each of you made me smile with your comments and your excitement about the meanings I posted… I obviously get excited about that stuff too!! But, I also started to get concerned… I am NOT an expert, so don’t take my “quick little search” as anything other than it was.. God, please let Your voice be heard above all else, and if anything that I posted wasn’t from You please let it be wiped from our memory banks! Thank You Jesus. Amen!!
As an FYI: if you want to look things up for yourself, which I encourage you to do!! Most of my research came from a site called God’sChemestrySet. I also googled the history of each stone, paying particular attention to what they meant in biblical times, and took that into account as well.So glad to have EACH of you ladies in my life and that we are all such a blessing to each other!!! Truly appreciate every single one of YOU, whether you comment or not!!! Much Love to all!! Here’s to a Holy Spirit filled weekend!!! Xoxo
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I can’t wait for God’s return. I find it comforting that there will be no pain or grief and the Lord will meet our needs before we tell him. Praise his name!
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I don’t comment often, but I just wanted to say thank you SRT and all of you She’s for such an amazing summer study! This is the first time I’ve ever done one for the whole summer, and God has certainly moved in my life because of it. My faith has grown and my biblical knowledge has deepened. I’m also incredibly thankful for this group and all of the wonderful comments – each of you have made this study even more meaningful and have helped me understand what we were reading better. Blessed weekend to all, and onward to the next study! xx
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I’m so looking forward to the time when we will see God face to face. There will be no sickness, sin or brokenness. This will be a time when everything will be as it should be. I know sometimes I yearn for these characteristics on this side of heaven, but i will only see them when Christ comes again. I pray that I wouldn’t put my hope in this world, but in Jesus and his everlasting dominion. Have a great weekend ladies!❤️
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Thank you, ERB, for your insight! I love thinking about what each of the gems mean. What most appealed to me about this passage was the promise of one day having no more death or crying or pain. It’s been a few years of pain and crying in my life and it’s comforting to think that the Lord will redeem it all and there come a time where the hard things are no more. Thankful for this study and for you ladies!
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This has been the most fabulous study this summer and I have loved sharing it with all of you. Like so many others, I too find illumination in your comments. I also find comfort & love here.
ERB, thank you for the information on the gemstones. I was going to look them up. I was particularly glad to see you had a source that was biblical. I too printed your comments.
I have a prayer request for Northern California again. Another fire, another town and air quality that is rotten. My sister in Reno (in Nevada) says their AQI has been in the 200’s. Between fires, earthquakes, war….Come Lord Jesus, come! Thanks y’all.
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