1.  Introduction ~ we tend to see rapid & ongoing change as a bad thing

2.  Context ~ today we’ll explore the place God will provide us Rev 22:1-5 

     2.1.  we find the New Jerusalem description as a cube Rev 21:14-16 

            2.1.1.  we need to remember there’s a lot symbolism Rev 21:10 

3.  Old Testament References ~ are laced throughout the passage 

     3.1.  imagery is associated w/the garden of Eden Gen 2:8-10  Eze 47:1 

            3.1.1.  ultimately this world will pass away 2 Pe 3:13 

4.  Perfect Environment ~ will be reestablished for us to live in Rev 22:1 

     4.1.  the central point is the eternal state of joy we enter into 1 Pe 1:3-5 

            4.1.1.  Jesus used a similar reference in John 4:14 

5.  The Source ~ of eternal life comes exclusively from God Rev 21:4 

6.  The Tree ~ of life & “river of living water” are closely associated 

     6.1.  Rev 22:2 alludes to Ezekiel’s vision Ezekl 47:7-9 & Ezek 47:12 

            6.1.1.  Jesus has this to say about the “Tree of Life” Rev 2:7 

7.  Life ~ in the New Jerusalem is described Rev 22:3–5 

     7.1.  Adam & Eve sinned and brought a curse Gen 3:13  Gen 3:17-19 

8.  A Job to Do ~ we will not be sitting around doing nothing Rev 22:3-4 

     8.1.  the greatest of blessings: “they shall see His face” Rev 22:4

            8.1.1.  in some sense our serving will be reigning w/God Dan 7:18 

9.  Finally, the Source ~ of light will be God & God alone Rev 22:5 

     9.1.  takes us back to creation Gen 1:3-5 God will be our source of light

10. Summary ~ from all of this we learn a lot about the future

     10.1.  Adam & Eve sinned & God promised a Redeemer Gen 3:15 

11. Application ~ there should be a very specific response Rom 14:8-9 

     11.1.  everyone continues to exist forever John 3:3  1 John 1:9 

     11.2.  God has an unlimited amount of time to make things right 

 

For Contemplation:

Does my view of the world reflect the fact that I will live eternally?

 

Homiletical Idea:

There is a huge change coming our way!

 

For Prayer:

Father, through Your Spirit prepare me to live with you forever!