Thursday, March 29, 2018

Day 29 of Revelation Study: Chapter 22


This is the last and final chapter of, not only this book but, the whole Bible. Everything within the description of the holy city reveals that this is the true place to be [opposed to that former wicked city in chapter seventeen]. Whereas the former city was full of death (17:6) and was ultimately destroyed because of its increasing wickedness (18:1-24), this city only offers life (22:1-5), and abundant life at that (cf. John 10:10).

It begins with John being shown the river of the water of life (22:1) which is a picture that we will never thirst again (cf. John 4:7-26). It speaks of this river of life coming [i.e. having its origin] from the very Throne of God [i.e. God Himself]. John then notices that on either side of the river of life is the very tree of life (22:2) which tells us that we will never go hungry again. We will never be without our “daily bread” (cf. Matt. 6:11) because our Father God will forever provide for His people. Nothing will be accursed or forbidden, but everything will be free for the appetite to those who are sealed by God (22:4).

In conclusion, John wraps up his letter to the seven churches which he acknowledged at the beginning by finishing his thoughts. He quotes Jesus a few more times and offers a blessing, an encouragement, a reason for writing, and even a warning to those who would tamper with this prophecy. In the end, he says that Jesus is coming soon (22:20). Therefore, we must watch how we live because the days are even closer now for us than they were then for them.


Continue on to read about the phrase, "Coming Soon."

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