“The Glory of the New Jerusalem”

Revelation 21:9-22:5
September 18, 2022

Main point: This wonderful text explains seven features of the new Jerusalem that believers will enjoy forever.

I. Perfect Sanctification, 21:9-10

II. Perfect Representation, 21:11-14

III. Perfect Dimension, 21:15-21

IV. Perfect Illumination, 21:22-26

V. Perfect Redemption, 21:27

VI. Perfect Restoration, 22:1-3

VII. Perfect Satisfaction, 22:4-5

Questions for Spiritual Growth

Our Cornerstone mission is To Know Christ and Make Him Known. Community Groups help us to live out our mission as Family, Missionaries, and Servants.

1. What is The New Jerusalem? Why is it so glorious?
   

2. What is significant about the 12 gates and 12 foundations?
   

3. What grows along the river in Revelation 22:2? What is its significance? How does it relate to the original Garden of Eden in Genesis 3:22-24?
   

4. How are God’s people described in Revelation 22:3? What blessings do they enjoy in 22:4-5?
   

5. Read 1 Peter 1:3-9. According to 1 Peter 1:3-9 how firm is the security of the believer’s inheritance that is described in Revelation 21? How should a firm grasp of this truth change your level of courage this week?
   

6. If your closest friends and family were asked to describe your level of joy throughout the average day, what do you think they would say?
   

7. Based on our study of The New Jerusalem and our look at 1 Peter 1:3-9, why do you think it is important to change your current level and expression of joy in Christ?
   

8. Read Hebrews 11:1-2. How do these verses relate to the application of Revelation 21:9-22:5?