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Revelation 22

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1He showed me a river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb, 2in the middle of its street. On this side of the river and on that was the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruits, yielding its fruit every month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. 3There will be no curse any more. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will serve him. 4They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 5There will be no night, and they need no lamp light or sun light; for the Lord God will illuminate them. They will reign forever and ever. 6He said to me, “These words are faithful and true. The Lord God of the spirits of the prophets sent his angel to show to his bondservants the things which must happen soon.” 7“Behold, I am coming soon! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.” 8Now I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. When I heard and saw, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who had shown me these things. 9He said to me, “You must not do that! I am a fellow bondservant with you and with your brothers, the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God.” 10He said to me, “Don’t seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is at hand. 11He who acts unjustly, let him act unjustly still. He who is filthy, let him be filthy still. He who is righteous, let him do righteousness still. He who is holy, let him be holy still.” 12“Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, to repay to each man according to his work. 13I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. 14Blessed are those who do his commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter in by the gates into the city. 15Outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. 16I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify these things to you for the assemblies. I am the root and the offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star.” 17The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” He who hears, let him say, “Come!” He who is thirsty, let him come. He who desires, let him take the water of life freely. 18I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues which are written in this book. 19If anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the tree of life, and out of the holy city, which are written in this book. 20He who testifies these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen! Yes, come, Lord Jesus! 21The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with all the saints. Amen.

World English Bible, 2020 stable text edition. Public domain; “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org. eBible.org

Overview

Revelation Chapter 22 serves as the climactic conclusion to the entire book of Revelation, encapsulating the ultimate hope and promise of eternal life for believers. The chapter opens with a vivid description of the river of the water of life, clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and the Lamb (#JesusChrist). This imagery symbolizes the abundant life and refreshment that comes from God, echoing themes found in #John 4:14, where Jesus speaks of living water that leads to eternal life. The tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit, represents the restoration and healing of creation, fulfilling the promise of #Genesis 2:9, where the tree of life first appears in the Garden of Eden. The leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations, emphasizing God's desire for reconciliation and wholeness among all peoples.

The chapter continues with a declaration of the eternal reign of God and the Lamb, where there will be no more curse, and God's servants will serve Him and see His face. This reflects the ultimate fulfillment of the relationship between God and humanity, as seen in #Exodus 33:20, where God tells Moses that no one can see His face and live. The promise of seeing God face to face signifies the restoration of intimacy lost in the fall. The chapter concludes with a call to keep the words of the prophecy and a reminder of the imminent return of Christ, urging believers to remain faithful and vigilant. The final verses emphasize the grace of the Lord Jesus, which is a central theme throughout the New Testament, reminding us that salvation is a gift from God, available to all who believe.

In summary, Revelation 22 encapsulates the hope of eternal life, the restoration of creation, and the promise of Christ's return, encouraging believers to live in anticipation of the fulfillment of God's glorious plan. #Revelation #EternalLife #Jesus #Hope

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  1. Genesis 2:9v2Genesis 2:9 mentions the tree of life in the Garden of Eden, which reappears in Revelation 22:2 as part of the New Jerusalem, symbolizing eternal life.
  2. Genesis 3:24v14Genesis 3:24 describes the expulsion from Eden and the guarding of the way to the tree of life, which is contrasted with Revelation 22:14 where access to the tree of life is restored to those who wash their robes.
  3. Numbers 24:17v16Numbers 24:17 speaks of a star out of Jacob, which is fulfilled in Revelation 22:16 where Jesus refers to Himself as the 'bright morning star.'
  4. Deuteronomy 4:2v18Deuteronomy 4:2 warns against adding to or taking away from God's commandments, a principle reiterated in Revelation 22:18-19 concerning the words of prophecy in the book of Revelation.
  5. Deuteronomy 12:32v18Deuteronomy 12:32 warns against adding or taking away from God's commands. This is echoed in Revelation 22:18-19, which warns against altering the prophetic words of the book.
  6. Psalms 46:4v1Psalm 46:4 speaks of a river whose streams make glad the city of God, paralleling Revelation 22:1, which describes the river of the water of life flowing from the throne of God.
  7. Song of Solomon 8:14v17Song of Solomon 8:14 expresses a longing for the beloved's return, akin to Revelation 22:17, where the Spirit and the bride call for the return of Christ.
  8. Isaiah 33:17v4Isaiah 33:17 promises the vision of the King in His beauty, which is fulfilled in Revelation 22:4 where believers will see God's face, highlighting the ultimate hope and reward for the faithful.
  9. Ezekiel 47:1v1Ezekiel 47:1 describes a river flowing from the temple, symbolizing life and healing. Revelation 22:1 presents a similar vision of the river of life flowing from the throne of God and the Lamb, indicating the fulfillment of God's promise of eternal life and restoration.
  10. Ezekiel 47:12v2Ezekiel 47:12 describes trees bearing fruit every month and leaves for healing. Revelation 22:2 echoes this imagery with the tree of life bearing twelve kinds of fruit and leaves for the healing of the nations, symbolizing the complete restoration and healing in God's kingdom.
  11. Daniel 12:4v10Daniel 12:4 instructs to seal the book until the time of the end, contrasting with Revelation 22:10 where John is told not to seal the words of the prophecy because the time is near.
  12. Matthew 16:27v12Matthew 16:27 speaks of the Son of Man coming in glory to reward each person according to their deeds. Revelation 22:12 similarly describes Jesus' return to repay everyone for what they have done.

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