The River of Life - Revelation 22:1-6
Understand It
- What sight did John’s heavenly "tour guide" show him? (22:1)
- How did John describe the appearance of the river of life? (22:1)
- How did John describe the location of the river of life? (22:2)
- What was growing on each side of the river of life? (22:2)
- When did the tree that John saw in the city bear fruit? (22:2)
- Of what value are the leaves on the tree of life? (22:2)
- What will be missing from the new heavens and new earth? (22:3)
- What will God’s people do in heaven? (22:3)
- What kind of relationship will God have with His people in heaven? (22:3-4)
- Where will the inhabitants of heaven get their light? (22:5)
- How long will God’s people reign? (22:5)
- How did the angel assure John? (22:6)
Apply It
- How can you honor the life that God created?
- What act of service can you do for God this week? How?
- What act or deed can you do today as a "mark of ownership" placed on your life by God?
Jesus Is Coming - Revelation 22:7-21
Understand It
- What promise did Christ make? (22:7)
- What blessing did Christ promise us? (22:7)
- Who did Jesus say is a blessed person? (22:7)
- How did the revelations John saw affect him? (22:8)
- What command was given to John by his angelic assistant? (22:9)
- Why was John commanded not to seal up the prophecies of his book? (22:10)
- What additional instructions did the angel give? (22:11)
- When Jesus comes, what will He bring with Him? (22:12)
- How did Jesus describe Himself? (22:13, 16)
- Who will be entitled to citizenship in the new Jerusalem? (22:14)
- Who will be barred from entering the heavenly city? (22:15)
- What is the consequence of living a life of disobedience to God, no matter what it involves? (22:15)
- What was Jesus’ method for getting His message to us? (22:16)
- What invitation is given by the Spirit and the bride? (22:17)
- What warning did John give? (22:18-19)
- What do we know for sure about Christ’s return? (22:20)
- How did John bless his readers? (22:21)
Apply It
- What are some concrete ways you can show respect for the messages in the Bible?
- What can you "continue to do right" this week?
- What can you do to remind yourself not to put Christian leaders on pedestals or to make them the focus of your praise?
- How could you bless others this week with the way you greet or say good-bye to them?
