1. OUR FINAL, ETERNAL HOME
Revelation 22

2. WHEN WE FINALLY GET HOME
I. WE WILL HAVE SOME GREAT FIRST IMPRESSIONS

3. A. We Will See The Great Landmarks Of Heaven

4. 1. The river of water of life

5. And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb.
Revelation 22:1 NKJV

6. Therefore with joy you will draw water From the wells of salvation.
Isaiah 12:3 NKJV

7. 2. The New Jerusalem has an eternal river

8. 3. Clear as crystal

9. 4. The tree of life

10.  In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
Revelation 22:2 KJV

11. So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.
Genesis 3:24

12. 5. The street of the city

13. 6. The fruit of the tree

14. so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 2:7 ESV

15.  the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but now has been revealed to His saints.
Colossians 1:26 NKJV

16. 7. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations

17. 8. Nations

18. B. We Will Experience No More Curse

19. 1. The absence of the curse

20. And there shall be no more curse …
Revelation 22:3a KJV

21. 2. This means that there will no more fear for us of divine punishment

22. C. We Will See God As He Is

23. … but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.
Revelation 22:3b-4 KJV

24. 1. We, His servants, will give ourselves to serve Him unceasingly

25. 2. We will see His face

26. And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.
Revelation 22:4 KJV

27. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Matthew 5:8 KJV

28.  But He said, “You cannot see My face; for no man shall see Me, and live.”
Exodus 33:20 NKJV

29. Not that anyone has seen the Father, except He who is from God; He has seen the Father.
John 6:46 NKJV

30. who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see, to whom be honor and everlasting power. Amen.
I Timothy 6:16 NKJV

31. No one has seen God at any time
No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us.
I John 4:12 NKJV

32. 3. His name will be on our foreheads

33.  He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God. And I will write on him My new name.
Revelation 3:12 NKJV

34. Then I looked, and behold, a[a] Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him one hundred and forty-four thousand, having[b] His Father’s name written on their foreheads.
Revelation 14:1 NKJV

35. 4. His name in our forehead indicates that we belong to Him

36. saying, “Do not harm the earth, the sea, or the trees till we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.”
Revelation 7:3 NKJV

37. Then I looked, and behold, a Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him one hundred and forty-four thousand, having His Father’s name written on their foreheads.
Revelation 14:1 NKJV

38. “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches
“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it.”’
Revelation 2:17 NKJV

39. He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God. And I will write on him My new name.
Revelation 3:12 NKJV

40.  Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.
I John 3:2 ESV

41. D. We Will Never Be In The Dark Again

42. And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
Revelation 22:5 KJV

43. 1. It is believed that there will be no shadows in heaven

44. E. We Will Reign Forever And Ever

45. … and they shall reign for ever and ever.
Revelation 22:5b KJV

46. 1. And then comes the great, final crescendo describing our heavenly experience – It will never end

47. To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.
Revelation 3:21 NKJV

48. If we endure, We shall also reign with Him
If we endure, We shall also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will deny us.
II Timothy 2:12 NKJV

49. 2. Here is the ultimate, eternal reality for the child of God

50. 3. What former sinful rebels will have in heaven

51. WHEN WE FINALLY GET HOME
II. WE WILL BE BLESSED IF WE ARE FAITHFUL

52. A. The Importance Of The Sayings Of Revelation

53. Then he said to me, “These words are faithful and true
Then he said to me, “These words are faithful and true. And the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent His angel to show His slaves what must quickly take place.”
Revelation 22:6 HCSB

54. 1. Sayings – Greek - logos

55. 2. Instructions

56. 2. The angel goes on to remind John in words similar to Revelation 1:1

57. The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John
Revelation 1:1 NKJV

58. B. I Come Quickly

59. “Behold, I am coming quickly
“Behold, I am coming quickly! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.”
Revelation 22:7 NKJV

60. 1. Same root word as in vs. 6

61. 2. The word “quickly” has a different meaning in John’s day

62. 3. Three times in this chapter Jesus says, “I come quickly”

63. “Behold, I am coming quickly
 “Behold, I am coming quickly! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.”
Revelation 22:7 NKJV

64. “Look! I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me to repay each person according to what he has done.
Revelation 22:12 HCSB

65. He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly
He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
Revelation 22:20 NKJV

66. 4. It is a warning that those who believe should be alert

67. But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
II Peter 3:8 KJV

68. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
II Timothy 4:8 KJV

69. WHEN WE FINALLY GET HOME
III. WE WILL HAVE FULFILLED OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

70. A. The Priority

71. Now I, John, saw and heard these things
 Now I, John, saw and heard these things. And when I heard and saw, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who showed me these things. Then he said to me, “See that you do not do that. For I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book. Worship God.”
Revelation 22:8-9 NKJV

72. 1. John is so overwhelmed he begins to worship at the feet of the angel

73. 2. Our relationship with angels

74. B. The Contrasts

75. He also said to me, “Don’t seal the prophetic words of this book, because the time is near.
Revelation 22:10 HCSB

76. 1. Daniel was told to seal up the book

77. But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.
Daniel 12:4 NKJV

78. 2. John is commanded not to seal the book because “the time is at hand”

79. C. Continued Sin Defines A Person’s Character

80. He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.
Revelation 22:11 KJV

81. 1. This is not an argument for sinners to remain unchanged

82. 2. A person’s destiny is determined by how they live

83. Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.”
I Corinthians 15:33 NKJV

84. Many shall be purified, made white, and refined, but the wicked shall do wickedly; and none of the wicked shall understand, but the wise shall understand.
Daniel 12:10 NKJV

85. 3. People make their own decisions

86. 4. The set sinful characteristics

87. But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”
Revelation 21:8 ESV

88. For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
Revelation 22:15

89. 5. If the prophecies are rejected there is no other message that will work

90. 6. It is an either / or proposition with no neutrality possible

91. 7. There is a sense also in which present choices fix character; a time is coming when change will be impossible

92. 8. Present choices will become permanent in character

93. D. The Coming Reward

94. And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
Revelation 22:12 NKJV

95. 1. Something new is added here that is not in verse seven

96. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
II Corinthians 5:10-11 ESV

97. 2. The standard (II Corinthians 5:11) is that of works

98. E. We Will See The Majesty Of The Eternal Christ

99. 1. Jesus is the First and the Last

100.  I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
Revelation 1:8 NKJV

101. saying, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last,” and, “What you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in Asia: to Ephesus, to Smyrna, to Pergamos, to Thyatira, to Sardis, to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.”
Revelation 1:11 NKJV

102. And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead
And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last
Revelation 1:17 KJV

103. And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write, These things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life
Revelation 2:8 NKJV

104. And he said to me, “It is done
And he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment.
Revelation 21:6 ESV

105. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
John 1:3 KJV

106. 2. The three titles of verse 13

107. 3. What Omega, the end and the last, signify

108. The Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son
John 5:22 ESV

109. 4. The seventh and last beatitude in Revelation

110. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near.
Revelation 1:3 NKJV

111. Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them.”
Revelation 14:13 NKJV

112. “Behold, I am coming as a thief
“Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame.”
Revelation 16:15 NKJV

113. Then he said to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!’” And he said to me, “These are the true sayings of God.”
Revelation 19:9 NKJV

114. Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection
Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years.
Revelation 20:6 NKJV

115. “And behold, I am coming soon
“And behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.”
Revelation 22:7 ESV

116. Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.
Revelation 22:14 NKJV

117. 5. The contrast of unbelievers

118. Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers …
Philippians 3:2 KJV

119. Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.
I John 3:15 NKJV

120. But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.
Revelation 21:8 NKJV

121. Nothing evil will be allowed to enter, nor anyone who practices shameful idolatry and dishonesty—but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.
Revelation 21:27 NLT

122. 6. The contrast of unbelievers

123. And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots
Isaiah 11:1 KJV

124. I see Him, but not now; I behold Him, but not near…
Numbers 24:17 NKJV

125. WHEN WE FINALLY GET HOME
IV. WE WILL HAVE EVERY NEED MET

126. A. The Invitation Of The Spirit And The Bride

127. B. The Gift From God

128. 1. “Come”

129. 2. To the person who hears this message

130. 3. To the person who thirsts spiritually

131. Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money…
Isaiah 55:1 ESV

132. 4. Then, to whosoever will

133. C. The Testimony Of Christ Himself

134. 1. The sacred character of the prophecy

135. 2. The two warnings

136. You shall not add to the word which I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you.
Deuteronomy 4:2 NKJV

137. Whatever I command you, be careful to observe it; you shall not add to it nor take away from it.
Deuteronomy 12:32 NKJV

138. Do not add to His words, Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar.
Proverbs 30:6 NKJV

139. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near.
Revelation 1:3 NKJV

140. D. The Final Testimony

141. E. The Final Benediction

142. F. The Final Verses Of This Book Are A Plea And A Prayer And A Promise

143. CONCLUSION WHEN WE FINALLY GET HOME:
I. WE WILL HAVE SOME GREAT FIRST IMPRESSIONS
II. WE WILL BE BLESSED IF WE ARE FAITHFUL
III. WE WILL HAVE FULFILLED OUR RESPONSIBILITIES
IV. WE WILL HAVE EVERY NEED MET