SOME BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The wicked are cast into the lake of fire but the righteous ones receive their glorious state. John sees a new heaven and new earth, which is the new and glorious state of the righteous (compare
The saints will be in fellowship with God (verse 3). The verse emphasizes that God will actually be present with them (21:22; 22:3). Under the old covenant God presence was in the tabernacle. In the eternal home His presence remains with His people forever. God will protect and comfort (verse 4). This verse emphasizes that there will be no sorrowful things there: "no more tears or death" (see
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR
1. How is the New Jerusalem described in verse 2?
2. What did the loud voice from Heaven say from verses 3-4?
3. In verses 5-8, who is speaking?
4. What are the messages given in verses 5-8?
5. Where in Revelation have we learned about the
6. In the vision, where is John taken to in verse 10?
7. Who is “her” in verse 11 and “she” in verse 12?
8. From verses 12-21, list the things that there are 12 of?
9. Who are described as the temple in this vision?
10. Who provides the light for the city?
11. What will not be allowed into the city?