Revelation Bible Class by Hiram Kemp Part 19

November 26, 2023 - Sunday AM Bible Class

Summary of last week’s class:

Revelation 21 is a description of the triumphant church after the Roman persecution has ceased. John uses Old Testament language to speak of the time when God’s people would enjoy victory over sorrow, death, and loss. The picture of the church is similar to what we read in the Old Testament about the tabernacle and the temple. The church of Christ is pictured as a beautiful bride, a jeweled city, and a place that continues to shine its light. Revelation 21 should encourage us about the church from heaven’s perspective (cf. 1 Pet. 2:5-9). God sees us as royal victors who are reigning with him now and will reign with him forever.

Revelation 22 is the last chapter in the book and the last chapter in the New Testament. John includes promises, blessings, invitations, and final warnings. Much of what John said in chapter 1 is repeated in chapter 22. Jesus’ credentials are highlighted, and readers are warned not to tamper with the message given. Revelation is not the easiest book to understand, but John’s final words help us to see that the central message is not impossible for any of us to understand.

 

Questions from Revelation 22:

1. How are the nations healed (22:2)?

2. When will we see God’s face (22:4)?

3. What does Jesus mean when he says he’s coming soon (22:6)?

4. How many times does Jesus say he’s coming soon in chapter 22?

5. Why was John told not to seal about the words of the prophecy (22:10)?

6. What happens to those who add to or take away from the book (22:18-19)?

7. What is the last thing John says to Jesus (22:20)?

 

Duration 47:11