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Revelation 22

21 verses

TL;DR

Revelation 22 portrays a radiant New Jerusalem where a crystal‑clear river of life flows beside the tree of life, God and the Lamb reign eternally, and John is urged to proclaim Christ’s imminent return.

Summary

In the final chapter, John receives a vision of a pure river of life and a tree bearing twelve kinds of fruit, symbolizing perpetual healing and nourishment. The scene is set beside the throne of God and the Lamb, where no curse remains and the faithful see God’s face. Light from God dispels night, and the righteous will reign forever. The angel instructs John to proclaim the message urgently, warning that those who add to or remove from the words of prophecy will suffer divine judgment. Jesus declares Himself the Alpha and Omega, the root of David, and a bright morning star. The chapter concludes with a call to the faithful, a promise of blessings for obedience, and a blessing prayer that seals the vision.

Outline
  1. Vision of the river of life and tree of life beside the throne of God and the Lamb
  2. Establishment of eternal reign, light, and absence of curse
  3. Angel’s command to proclaim, warnings of judgment, and affirmation of Christ’s return
Themes
Eternal life and fellowship with GodJudgment and integrity of ScriptureChrist’s consummate authority and imminent return
Keywords
river of lifetree of lifethroneGodLamblightAlpha and Omegaprophecyfaithfuleternal
People
Johnthe AngelJesus (the Lamb)God (Father)ProphetsBrethren
Places
Throne of God and the LambNew Jerusalem CityGates
Things
River of LifeTree of LifeLeaves for healingLight of GodAlpha and OmegaRoot of DavidMorning Star
Key Verses
  • Revelation 22:1: Introduces the river of life and the tree of life, symbols of eternal life and healing
  • Revelation 22:5: Declares the absence of night and the provision of God’s light, ensuring eternal reign
  • Revelation 22:13: Identifies Jesus as Alpha and Omega, underscoring His divine authority
  • Revelation 22:16: Affirms Jesus as the root and offspring of David, the bright morning star
  • Revelation 22:19-20: Warns that altering the words of the book incurs plagues or removal from the book of life
  • Revelation 22:21: Concludes with a blessing, sealing the vision’s hope
Questions
  • What does the river of life represent in the context of Revelation?
  • How does the vision of the tree of life connect to earlier biblical symbolism?
  • What is the significance of the absence of night and the presence of God’s light?
  • Why does the angel warn against adding or removing from the words of the book?
  • How do the terms ‘Alpha and Omega’ and ‘root of David’ emphasize Christ’s authority?
Sentiment

positive
The chapter conveys hope, divine fellowship, and a triumphant, eternal vision.