May 18, 2025
The Story | How Does It All End? | Chapter 31
The Life Of Jesus
Jesus wins; Jesus has already won; stay faithful to Jesus! This is the message of John’s sometimes confusing book of Revelation. It is full of encouragement and hope for disciples. Jesus, the Lamb, is on the throne. And he is preparing a future for us that includes heaven and so much more!
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Questions
Revelation 21:1-8
- What is your reaction to the book of Revelation? Why do you experience it the way that you do?*
- How have you envisioned the end of the age (or the end of the world)? How does your picture of the end of the story match John’s revelation? How is it different?
- Of all of the symbols and images in this passage, which one most powerfully communicates hope to you? Why?
- Why is it important for us to have a clear vision of the future? How can it make a difference in our discipleship today?
- v8 is a sober warning. How would you explain the warning to someone curious about faith?
- We’re at the end of the story! How would you summarize (in 1-2 minutes) the whole story for someone who has never encountered the Bible before?
*The Bible Project’s
Overview of Revelation is a good resource for approaching this book.
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