John now describes the capital of the new earth, the New Jerusalem. While a real place inhabited by real people, the New Jerusalem and life in it are beyond any earthly description (1 Cor. 2:9). Read Revelation 21:9-21. What are the exterior features of the New Jerusalem? The New Jerusalem is referred to as the bride, the … Continue reading –>
After the eradication of sin, the earth will be transformed into the home of the redeemed. What will it be like? In Revelation 21:1, John saw “a new heaven and a new earth”. The Bible refers to three heavens: the sky, the starry universe, and the place where God dwells (2 Cor. 12:2). In Revelation 21:1, the earth’s … Continue reading –>
I do pray that you have enjoyed the study of Revelation this first quarter of 2019. Our last week has now arrived. In our introduction this week, we hear in Rev 6:10 “How long, O Lord?” This is sung in Hymn 446, “Lo, What a Glorious Sight Appears” then Christ ushers in His everlasting kingdom “Over … Continue reading –>
I make all things new. Often a task assigned to young children at home is to “take the trash out.” Isn’t it true that most of us are looking forward to the second coming of Jesus Christ and seeing God and the angels working to get rid of the trash on earth? Do you ever wonder … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The final chapters of Revelation depict the destruction of Babylon and the establishment of the everlasting kingdom. March 30, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 19:6-9. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. Who is this hours of many waters like a … Continue reading –>
Read Revelation 20:1-3 along with Jeremiah 4:23-26. During the millennium, what is the state of the earth? In what way is Satan bound by chains? The 1,000 years (or millennium) begin with the second coming of Christ. At this time, Satan and his fallen angels are chained. The chaining of Satan is symbolic, because spiritual beings cannot be … Continue reading –>
Brief Overview: The millennium is the thousand-year reign of Christ with His saints in heaven between the first and second resurrections. During this time the wicked dead will be judged; the earth will be utterly desolate, without living human inhabitants, but occupied by Satan and his angels. At its close Christ with His saints and … Continue reading –>
Read Revelation 19:11-16. What is the name of the rider of the white horse, and what does it mean that a sharp sword comes from His mouth? What does this tell us about how to be on the winning side in the end? What we see here is a depiction of Christ’s second coming, the fulfillment … Continue reading –>
Read Revelation 19:6-9 along with John 14:1-3. How does a wedding supper appropriately illustrate the long-awaited union between Christ and His people? Two thousand years ago, Christ left His heavenly home to invite His followers to a wedding supper (Matt. 22:1-14) that will take place after His marriage to His bride. “The marriage represents the reception by Christ of His … Continue reading –>
Read for This Week’s Study: Rev. 19:6-9, John 14:1-3, Rev. 19:11-16, Rev. 20:1-3, Jer. 4:23-26, Rev. 20:4-6; Rev. 21:2-8. Memory Text: “Then He who sat on the throne said, ‘Behold, I make all things new’. And He said to me, ‘Write, for these words are true and faithful’” (Revelation 21:5, NKJV). The destruction of end-time Babylon is bad news for those who collaborated with … Continue reading –>
