| 1. By
its use of “Then,” Revelation 21:1 assumes we remember the context
of what is happening inthis incredible vision. Take a moment to remind
yourself: what is going on?2. What are “the first heaven and the first
earth” (zt:t)? And “a new heaven and a new eatth”?3. When an
original reader of this incredible revelation given toJohn heard the phrase
“newJerusalem,” (21:2) what sort of things might have gone through
their mind?4. John hears a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold,
the dwelling place {tabernacle) of Cod iswith man” (zt:z).What is the
significance of this declaration, especially in light of our Bibleclasses
throughout 2015?5. What do the glorious promises of Revelati on27:3-4
indicate about the time frame wherein God’speople might expect these
comforting words to be fulfilled?6. “Behold,I am making all things
new” (21:5). what should we make of these words of the oneseated on the
throne?7. What”is done” (zt.o)?8.’ In what way is a
“portion” in “the lake that burns with fire and sulfur” a
“second deatb” (zt:a)?g. As difficult as it is, how wouldyou put
the incredible description of “the holy cityJerusalem”(zt:g-zl) in
your own words?10. Having reached the end of Revelati onZ1,what is being
communicated? What is the overallmessage? How does that overall message apply
to us today? |
