A New Heaven and a New Earth-Revelation 21 :8-27

Key Verse: 3-4

3  And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.  4  ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ [b]  or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

1. How are evildoers specifically described (8)? What destiny awaits them and how does this challenge the godlessness and wickedness of our times?

2. What did the angel show John (9-14)? What makes the city brilliant? What do the wall, the twelve gates and the twelve foundations signify?

3. How is the size and beauty of the city described (15-21)?

4. What do the precious stones signify (14; Eph 2:19-20)?

5. What was the key function of the temple and why is it no longer necessary (22; Ex 25:22; Jn 1:14; Heb 10:19-21)? Why does the city not need the sun or moon (23; 22:5)?

6. What do the nations do (24-26)?

7. Who can enter this city (27)?