10) The New Jerusalem

Revelation concludes with a glorious vision of the New Jerusalem, the eternal home of the saved. After all the prophecies of judgment, God presents the final hope: to live forever with Him.

The Holy City

From where does the New Jerusalem descend?

Revelation 21:2

From where does the New Jerusalem descend?

From the earth From heaven, from God From the sea From the clouds

What is the city compared to?

Revelation 21:2

What is the city compared to?

A castle A bride adorned for her husband A fortress A palace

God with Men

Where will God dwell?

Revelation 21:3

Where will God dwell?

Far from men With men, and they will be His people Only in the temple In distant heaven

What will God wipe away?

Revelation 21:4

What will God wipe away?

Sweat Every tear from their eyes Dust Weariness

What will no longer exist?

Revelation 21:4

What will no longer exist?

Only pain Death, mourning, crying, and pain Only sadness Nothing will change

“The New Jerusalem will be the eternal home of the redeemed. There will be no more sin, death, or pain. God will dwell with His people forever.” — Ellen G. White, The Great Controversy, p. 676

The Beauty of the City

What are the walls of the city made of?

Revelation 21:18

What are the walls of the city made of?

Common stone Jasper, and the city of pure gold Bricks Wood

What are the gates of the city made of?

Revelation 21:21

What are the gates of the city made of?

Gold Each gate is a single pearl Bronze Silver

Why is there no temple in the city?

Revelation 21:22

Why is there no temple in the city?

It was destroyed The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple There is no worship No one built it

The River and the Tree of Life

What flows from God's throne?

Revelation 22:1

What flows from God's throne?

Fire A river of the water of life, clear as crystal Clouds Wind

Who will be able to enter the city?

Revelation 22:14

Who will be able to enter the city?

Everyone without distinction Blessed are those who keep His commandments, to have the right to the tree of life Only the rich No one

And Now?

The New Jerusalem is our hope:

• God with us: He will dwell with His people
• No more pain: Death and tears will no longer exist
• Indescribable beauty: Gold, pearls, precious stones
• Eternal life: Access to the tree of life

My Decision

I desire to dwell in the New Jerusalem with God forever. I accept Jesus as my Savior and choose to keep His commandments to have the right to the tree of life. I await with hope the fulfillment of this glorious promise.

Yes, I believe and accept this truth.