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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 27, Day 4: Revelation 21:22-27

February 26, 2025February 20, 2025 by atozmom, posted in BSF Revelation: The Hope 2024/2025

Summary of Revelation 21:22-27

John tells us that God and the Lamb are the city’s temple and that the city will not need light because God’s glory will light the entire place and the Lamb is the lamp. There will be no night. Only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life will be allowed in.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 27, Day 4: Revelation 21:22-27

9) A temple because God and the Lamb will be the city’s temple. The Sun, Moon, and light because God’s glory will light the entire place and the Lamb will be the lamp. The gates will never need to be shut because there will be no darkness.

10a)

1 Kings 8:1-21: The temple had a Most Holy Place that only the priests could go. No one could be in the Holy Place when God’s glory filled the temple. The temple held the Arc of the Covenant, which held the two stone tablets that Moses had placed in it at Horeb, where the Lord made a covenant with the Israelites after they came out of Egypt. What stands out to me is that no one could be in God’s presence, which will end in the New Jerusalem.

John 2:19-22: Jesus said that the temple is no longer needed because his death would replace the need for the temple. What stands out to me is how Jesus is speaking about his body and the people only saw the physical dwelling itself.

1 Corinthians 6:19: Our bodies are our temples now since the Holy Spirit dwells inside of us, so we need to honor God with our bodies. What stands out to me is that we are God’s and our bodies are His, too. We need to treat our bodies like a temple since we have the Holy Spirit inside of us.

Exodus 13:21: Here, God provides the light for the Israelites to follow on their way to the Promised Land. I love this because God is light always.

Psalm 119:105: God’s word is a lamp and a light for our path. What stands out to me is that we can use God’s word to guide our path.

John 8:12: Jesus said he is the light of the world and whoever follows him will have the light of life. What stands out to me is that Jesus is light like God is and he lights our world forever.

11a) John says that God’s eternal kingdom will always be lit by His glory. Everyone will walk by this light and the splendor of kings and the glory and honor of nations will be brought into it. All those inside the city will have eternal life.

b) This study has deepened my appreciation of God’s presence in my life today, tomorrow, and forever. I look forward to the day of the Second Coming when we all will live in eternity forever. And, God is with me always thanks to the Holy Spirit. He is there when I need to call upon Him and His power. So great is our God!

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 27, Day 4: Revelation 21:22-27

I love the study of light and the temple in the Bible. Such inspiring scriptures that offer us hope even in our darkest days.

End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 27, Day 4: Revelation 21:22-27

In the Holy City, the temple will be everywhere because God will be everywhere. Currently, we are His temple with the Holy Spirit.

In heaven, all we’ll need is God and nothing else. Our Creator!

With light there is beauty, joy, and knowledge.

The kings mentioned here are interpreted differently by Bible scholars. Just know that some kings will survive Armageddon and enter the eternal city.

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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 27, Day 3: Revelation 21:11-21

February 25, 2025February 20, 2025 by atozmom, posted in BSF Revelation: The Hope 2024/2025

Summary of Revelation 21:11-21

John continues to describe New Jerusalem, saying it shone with the glory of God. It had a great high wall with 12 gates and angels who guarded the gates. The names of the twelve tribes of Israel were written on the gates.There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. The city was laid out in a square. The wall was made of jasper, the city was made of pure gold. The foundations fo the walls were decorated with precious stones. The streets were gold.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 27, Day 3: Revelation 21:11-21

6a) Jasper, gold, sapphires, agates, emeralds, onyx, rubies, chrysolite, beryl, topaz, turquoise, jacinth, amethyst, and pearls.

b) The same jewels that adorned the foundations of the Holy City also adorned the priests’ breastpieces. They also represent the 12 Tribes of Israel. This is God’s chosen people.

7) We see the same symbols and reverence for God’s chosen people in the Old Testament carry over to our times in the New Testament. God never forgot His chosen people and the tribes of Israel. They are just as important to Him today as then. We see the foundations had the names of the 12 apostles on them, which shows how they helped spread the Gospel and were an intricate part of God’s plan. After all, our faith is built on Jesus and His Word.

8 ) The Holy City shone with God’s glory. It is perfect because God made it so. The Holy City is fortified for protection and security. It’s made from the best materials, so you know it won’t ever fall down. These attributes are important because they represent God’s Holy nature. This should encourage us that in the coming age, we will be made whole again. We will dwell with God forever and ever!

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 27, Day 3: Revelation 21:11-21

Again, so beautiful! Everything is thought out in advance, from the foundations to the gates. It’s so wonderful to envision!

End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 27, Day 3: Revelation 21:11-21

You might ask why is there a wall if all of God’s enemies are vanquished. The wall gives the city boundaries and definition, and it excludes the non-righteous who cannot enter.

The layout of the gates can be compared to the camp layout in Exodus (Numbers 2).

The New Jerusalem and the church itself are founded upon the teachings of the apostles (Ephesians 2:20).

The point of the square is that it mimicks the fact that the tabernacle (a holy place) was laid out in a square, meaning the entire city is Holy.

The size of this space is large, showing there is plenty of room for God’s children.

The jewels and precious stones show us just how much God values us. It is means to show us beauty beyond compare, which is what God wants to give us! It shows God’s holiness, too.

Transparency shows we can see God’s glory everywhere.

We should not be able to comprehend the beauty of this place; after all, God made it!

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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 27, Day 2: Revelation 21:9-10

February 24, 2025February 20, 2025 by atozmom, posted in BSF Revelation: The Hope 2024/2025

Summary of Revelation 21:9-10

John is taken by an angel and shown the Holy City, the New Jerusalem.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 27, Day 2: Revelation 21:9-10

3) John was carried away in the Spirit to a tall mountain and shown the Holy City, the New Jerusalem.

4a)

Revelation 1:10-20: John is told by Jesus to write on a scroll his letter to the 7 churches of what he has seen, what is now, and what will take place. This is important since the book of Revelation is the primary source of our knowledge of the Second Coming of Jesus.

Revelation 4:1-11: John sees the throne in heaven, and this is important because it is the primary source of what we know about God’s throne room in heaven and His Almighty power.

Revelation 17:1-6: John sees the punishment of Babylon, the great prostitute, and this is important because we see how evil/Satan is trying to prey upon God’s people but how God will ultimately defeat her.

Revelation 21:9-14: John is shown what the New Jerusalem will look like after Jesus’ Second Coming, and this is important because it gives us believers hope!

b) In Revelation 17:1-6, we see evil personified and how she just wants to destroy God’s people. In Revelation 21:9-14, we see Jerusalem after evil has finally left the world forever.

5) This gives us faith when we feel low and defeated that Jesus and God win and will ultimately defeat those against us.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 27, Day 2: Revelation 21:9-10

Such a beautiful sight! I’m sure we all can’t wait to see this!

End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 27, Day 2: Revelation 21:9-10

Fun Fact: “In the Spirit” appears 4 times in the Book of Revelation. Some Bible scholars use these appearances to separate the book.

Note how the city is called the bride. This is because a bride is usually at her most beautiful on her wedding day. Also, it’s because this is the place where God’s people (often called the bride) are gathered.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 5: John 20:24-31

March 7, 2024March 2, 2024 by atozmom, posted in BSF John's Gospel: The Truth 2023/2024

Summary of John 20:24-31

Thomas was not with the disciples when he first appeared. A week later, Christ appeared to the disciples and Thomas, and Thomas touched Jesus’ wounds and believed. Jesus blessed those who have not seen and believed.

Many other signs were performed by Jesus so that we may believe.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 5: John 20:24-31

13a) Thomas is very faithful to Jesus and also very inquisitive. Yet, he doubts the words of others and wants to see for himself.

b) I like to see things with my own eyes, too, and it’s hard for me to take the words of others as truth. Yet, I’m faithful, too.

14a) He saw and touched the nail marks in Jesus’ hands and the wound in his side.

b) By acknowledging Jesus as Lord and God.

15a) The purpose of his Gospel, which was to write signs of Jesus so that we may believe he is the Messiah, the Son of God.

b) To bring others to faith in Jesus as our Lord and Savior so that we may have eternal life.

c) I think my faith has grown as I’ve read about the life and signs of Jesus.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 5: John 20:24-31

I love Thomas because he requires first-hand knowledge. Isn’t it awesome that Jesus gives us exactly what we need to grow our faith?

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 5: John 20:24-31

Thomas did not believe the testimony of these witnesses. Therefore, he made demands of Jesus.

Jesus answered Thomas’ request in mercy, grace, and kindness. Jesus still loved Thomas even though he did not believe.

Thomas was all-in once he realized who Jesus was. He proclaims him as “Lord and God.” He was honest in his unbelief and passionate in his belief.

We see Jesus conquer everything in the Book of John (sickness, death, sin). Here, he conquers unbelief.

7 Signs Recorded in the Book of John

Jesus turns water into wine John 2:1-11
He heals a nobleman’s son John 4:46-54
He leas at the pool of Bethesda John 5:1-15
He feeds the 5,000 John 6:1-14
He walks on water John 6:15-21
Jesus heals a blind man John 9:1-12
He raises Lazarus from the dead John 11:1-44

We believe so that we may have life.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 4: John 20:19-23

March 6, 2024March 2, 2024 by atozmom, posted in BSF John's Gospel: The Truth 2023/2024

Summary of John 20:19-23

Jesus appeared to his disciples in a locked room. He showed them his hands and side, and they were overjoyed.

He breathed the Holy Spirit on them and commissioned them to the world.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 4: John 20:19-23

10a) He spoke calming words. He showed them his wounds, so they would have faith. He gifted them with the Holy Spirit to guide them in this world.

b) By always being there for me, leading me to the next step in life, providing for me, and strengthening me.

11) He bore the wounds he received. He ate and drank. Jesus’ resurrection of his physical body proves he conquered death and washed us of our sins.

12) Their honor and opportunity: They are gifted with the Holy Spirit to not make disciples of others.

Their authority: They have the full authority of Christ to continue his saving work, to forgive, and to warn.

Their power to accomplish His commission: Jesus gave them the Holy Spirit to accomplish his work.

Their message: This would be a message of forgiveness and salvation.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 4: John 20:19-23

Love how Jesus’ appearance is as miraculous as his life and resurrection. He always gives us everything we need to get through life.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 4: John 20:19-23

The same day that Mary found the tomb empty, Jesus appears to his disciples here. On this day, he appears to five groups of people:

Mary Magdalene (John 20:11-18).
Other women (Matthew 28:9-10).
Two men on the road to Emmaus (Mark 16:12-13, Luke 24:13-32).
Peter (Luke 24:33-35, 1 Corinthians 15:5).
Here, to the disciples (John 20:19-23).

Jesus appeared miraculously bringing peace.

Disciples are sent after the pattern of Jesus. Jesus gave his disciples the ability to carry out their mission, likes he gives all of us the ability to carry out ours.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 3: John 20:11-18

March 5, 2024March 2, 2024 by atozmom, posted in BSF John's Gospel: The Truth 2023/2024

Summary of John 20:11-18

Mary saw two angels in the tomb. She wondered where Jesus’ body had been taken to. Then Jesus appears to her, and she recognizes him. He tells her to go to his brothers/disciples and tell them of his resurrection, which she does.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 3: John 20:11-18

7a) He spoke her name.

b) When Jesus speaks to me, I know it’s him, too.

8 ) He was telling her that he did not have much time, so she needed to get the disciples so that he could strengthen their faith and prepare them for their roles ahead.

9) It’s encouraging to hear that Jesus has risen again and that he appeared to Mary so she could be a witness.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 3: John 20:11-18

My favorite part is how Mary did not recognize Jesus until he said her name. Great stuff!

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 3: John 20:11-18

Mary saw the two angels and was more concerned about where Jesus’ body was. She probably did not notice the linens.

She did not recognize Jesus at first. Perhaps she was too distressed or he looked a bit different.

This shows that although the eyes see, it was the voice that Mary recognized.

Mary most likely did not want to let Jesus go, but she must go and get the others.

Fun Fact: This is the first time Jesus calls the disciples “brothers.”

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 2: John 20:1-10

March 4, 2024March 2, 2024 by atozmom, posted in BSF John's Gospel: The Truth 2023/2024

Summary of John 20:1-10

Mary Magdalene went to the tomb to discover Jesus was missing. She ran to tell Peter and John about it. John and Peter ran to the tomb to discover it empty and the linen that Jesus had been wrapped in lying there. They both believed.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 2: John 20:1-10

3) She was close to Jesus since she was visiting the tomb right after his death. She trusted the disciples since she ran to tell them first.

4) Peter always plunges headfirst into situations without thinking. John, on the other hand, exercises caution and thought first.

5a) Strips of linen that Jesus had been wrapped in and the cloth that had been wrapped around his head.

b) If someone had taken the body, they would have taken the expensive linen, too, so they could sell that for money. Also, the linens were unsoiled, obviously taken off miraculously.

6a) He had to rise from the dead to conquer death and defeat sin for all of us, so we could be justified and be with God forever.

b) All the difference. I say this a lot, but it’s true. Without Jesus, I’d be nothing.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 2: John 20:1-10

Great passage and questions! Love how it’s Mary Magdalene that first discovers Jesus had risen. So fun! I also picture the foot race between Peter and John.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 2: John 20:1-10

Mary Magdalene was with other women, but she was the one who ran back to tell the disciples about the empty tomb.

She had the honor of being the first witness of Jesus’ resurrection, this woman who had 7 demons cast from her (Luke 8:2, Mark 16:9). What an honor and a privilege!

The women had come to help preserve the body of Jesus.

The linens were laid in such a manner that it appeared as if the body had just vanished. Normally, grave clothes would have to be cut to be taken off the body since they would have had oils, spices, and such on them. This was, indeed, a miracle.

Both John and Peter believed, but did not yet understand the meaning of Jesus’ resurrection.

The empty tomb shows Jesus’ victory over death.

Fun Fact: John never mentioned himself by name in his Gospel.

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BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 27, Day 5: Lamentations 5

March 9, 2023March 4, 2023 by atozmom, posted in BSF People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided 2022/2023

SUMMARY OF LAMENTATIONS 5

This is a prayer to God to remember His people after the punishment. So many bad things have happened, including women being raped, princes hung, young men and boys forced to work slave labor, poverty for all, and more. Jeremiah prays for restoration.

BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 27, Day 5: Lamentations 5

12a) Us, we, our. The people of Jerusalem. You. Lord. Jeremiah is including himself with God’s people. He is suffering right alongside them. He is praying on their behalf.

b) That God’s people have suffered enough and paid the price for their sins. They are weary from it all and are asking God to restore them to their former days of glory.

13) It helps to understand and acknowledge the consequences of sin so that you and the people don’t sin again. It shows God you are learning the lessons He is trying to teach you and that you are ready to come back to Him by praying for His presence in your life once again.

14) Remember what has happeded to them and see their disgrace. They have lost children. They are poor. They are pursued by their enemies and tired. They are hungry. Women have been raped. Princes and elders murdered. Young men and boys do hard labor. They have no joy, and it’s hard to remember God.

15) He sought for God to restore the people back to their former glory. God reigns forever and is in control. He has the power to restore our lives.

16a) They were waiting in every way. They were waiting for God’s anger to abate and embrace His people again.

b) I do have goals and ambitions. I pray for them and wait on His timing. I also work on them every day and wait for God’s timing for doors to open up. I am learning patience and that hard work does pay off.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 27, Day 5: Lamentations 5

Despite the calamities that surround you, there is always hope. We can cry out to God, and He hears us.

End Notes BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 27, Day 5: Lamentations 5

This chapter has 22 verses, the number of letters in the Hebrew alphabet, but it is not an acrostic.

Jeremiah prayed that God would look and see the people’s misery because he felt like God had forgotten them.

We are responsible before God for our sins.

The people’s food was rationed, they were sick, and everyone suffered.

Jeremiah praises God’s eternal nature and asks for restoration. The people must turn back to God in repentenace. He asks God to turn the people back to Him.

With repentance comes renewal.

The weeping prophet ends on a sad note of unresolved anguish and not with hope (so does the books of Isaiah, Malachi, and Ecclesiastes). It is befitting Jeremiah. Yet, we know there is always hope.

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BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 27, Day 4: Lamentations 4

March 8, 2023March 4, 2023 by atozmom, posted in BSF People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided 2022/2023

SUMMARY OF LAMENTATIONS 4

Jeremiah is lamenting the punishment and loss of the people. He compares them to gold that has lost its luster. And they are now destitute. All because of their sins that caused the Lord’s wrath. The Lord has scattered His people. Their punishment will end after the punishment is over.

BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 27, Day 4: Lamentations 4

9a) They and their. The people of Jerusalem. Us. The people of Jerusalem. He. God.

b) The children of Zion are now pots of clay in a potter’s hand (they have gone from gold to clay). The people are heartless. The infant is thirsty. The children beg for food. The rich are destitute. Kings and royals are now dead. The princes are unrecognizable. Many will die of famine. Women cooked their own children for food.

c) We see the punishment of God’s people. But their punishment will end after this punishment.

10) The Lord has given full vent to his wrath; he has poured out his fierce anger. He kindled a fire in Zion that consumed her foundations. The enemies and foes entered the gates of Jerusalem. The Lord himself has scattered them; he no longer watches over them. The priests are shown no honor, the elders no favor. The Lord’s anointed, our very life breath, was caught in their (the enemies’) traps. God will punish their sin and expose their wickedness.

11) It’s good. It helps to keep me accountable and prevent me from sin. God’s judgment is just; everything He does is just. I think it’s helpful to know you are being watched, so you don’t sin.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 27, Day 4: Lamentations 4

It can be hard to read the troubling consequences of sin and God’s punishment. Yet, it serves as a lesson to us to not do/be the same.

End Notes BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 27, Day 4: Lamentations 4

Jeremiah uses comparison and contrast to point out how the people used to be versus what they are now.

Jeremiah laments the loss of the people who were as precious as gold. Everyone was punished by God; no one was exempt.

The nobility are unrecognizable. It is so bad that women cooked their own children for food.

God’s wrath was deep. The people wandered the streets, stepping on dead bodies and defiling themselves. The people were scattered and were shunned everywhere they went.

No one could escape as the Babylonians pursued them.

Edom was happy Jerusalem had fallen, but they would be punished soon for their sins.