The Precious Stones - Christ`s Rulership.
The foundations of the walls are adorned with all kinds of precious stones. These were on the priest`s breastplate and represent Christ`s rulership. (Ex. 28: 15 – 21)
Judgment – Heb. `mishpat,` meaning judgment, divine law, rulership.
`And the foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with all kinds of precious stones:
the 1st foundation was the jasper, the 2nd
The Government of the City - Priests.
The Priesthood - l44 cubits of the wall.
` Then he measured its wall: 144 cubits,
according to the measure of a man, that is, of an angel.`
(Rev. 21: 17)
The Government of the City - Kings.
The Gates - the Inheritance - access to the city.
`Also she had a great and high wall with 12 gates,
and 12 angels at the gates, and names written on them,
which are the names of the 12 tribes of Israel:
THE NEW JERUSALEM
`Then one of the 7 angels who had the 7 bowls filled with the 7 last plagues
came to me and talked with me, saying,
“Come, I will show you the bride, the Lamb`s wife.”
(Christ is the Chief Justice of Heaven`s supreme court. His decisions are final and beyond His verdict there is no other court of appeal. He exercises the final prerogative that is essential to judgeship; He is able to kill and to make alive.
So now we read of the Lord `making alive,` making all things new for He is the Creator of all.)
THE NEW HEAVENS and NEW EARTH.
There is a specific time when God will purge and purify the heavens and the eart
Final Judgments
Here we are shown the most awe-inspiring vision of earth and sky being `rolled up.`
`Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it,
from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away.
And there was found no place for them.`
The Millennial Kingdom
After the triumph of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the defeat and disposal of every hostile & evil power, the time has come for the setting up of Christ`s Millennial Kingdom. This will be a wonderful time of blessing and fruitfulness for the nation of Israel and for those who obey Christ`s rule through them.
`Now it shall come to pass in the latter days
that the mountain of the Lord`s house shall
THE MILLENNIUM (Rev. 20)
The Millennium is the time which God promised to the nation of Israel. They would be the rulers over the nations of the world, under God. Satan would be bound for this period, and man will be able to learn God`s ways. The Lord Jesus will rule through Israel with a rod of iron, meaning consequences for actions.
Judgments
Satan is cast into the bottomless pit for a thousand years while Israel rules the nations of the world under Chr
Armageddon
The call goes out for the climax of the ages when the Lord gathers the rebellious together and deals with them. The details of this event are throughout God`s word.
`Then I saw an angel standing in the sun;
and he cried with a loud voice to all the birds that fly in the midst of heaven,
“Come and gather together for the supper of the great God,
that
The Army
The Lord comes with His army to judge and make war against all rebellious mankind.
`And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen,
white and clean, followed Him on white horses.`
(Rev. 19: 14)
Who are these heavenly armies? There has been much confusion &
The Deliverer
The Lord Jesus Christ, Israel`s deliverer, is now seen coming from heaven in power and great glory. He comes in full array of His majesty and authority. We are given a wonderful description of Him revealing His Holy character and great authority over all principalities and powers in the unseen and upon earth.
`Then I saw heaven opened, & behold, a white horse.
And He who sat on him was called Fait
Israel waiting deliverance.
Israel is the `wife,` of Jehovah. He is called her `husband.` This is a symbolic picture of the relationship God has with His people, Israel. He is joined to them in a covenant purpose, and although they had turned from Him, God is bringing them back to Himself through the Lord Jesus, their Messiah.
`your Maker is your husband, the Lord of hosts is His name;
and you
BABYLON TO JERUSALEM
When the city of Babylon has been destroyed then all of heaven resounds with the praises and acclamation to God. There is the great multitude of people, the 24 elders (representing the Body of Christ) and Christ`s living ministries; all acclaim that God`s judgments are true and righteous, all acclaim salvation and glory, honour and power be unto the Lord God.
`After these things I heard a loud vo
`The merchants of these things, who became rich by her,
will stand at a distance for fear of her torment, weeping and wailing, and saying,
“Alas, alas, that great city
that was clothed in fine linen, purple, and scarlet,
and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls!
For is one hour such great riches came to nothing
The Judgment of Economic Babylon.
This capital of the world`s economy has boasted that it is secure from any financial and commercial difficulty - `will see no sorrow.` Man has finally put together a system that controls everyone on earth by a mark, number or name. (Rev. 13: 16 & 17) But it is God who will judge this demonic system of abuse of power and corruption.
`In the measure that she glorified herself and lived luxuriously,
ECONOMIC BABYLON
The city of Babylon will not only be the center of man`s Religious System, which gets destroyed, but also the centre of commerce and finance – the Global Economy. We are now given a picture of this aspect of the city of Babylon. It is called a `prison` and `a habitation of demons.` What a terrifying prospect for those who worship the `beast.`
The Lord with `great authority` and `glory.` declares the judgments upon Babylon -`fallen, fallen,` indicating
`And the 10 horns which you saw are 10 kings
who have received no kingdom as yet,
but they receive authority for one hour as kings with the beast.`
(Rev. 17: 12)
They (Isalm) believe that the Anti-Christ is their long awaited Messiah and thus even make war with the Lord Jesus Christ Himself.
Political Babylon.
The picture we see is of this religious system that has persecuted believers and killed many. It is in a close relationship with a beastly entity.
`And I saw the woman,
drunk with the blood of the saints and the blood of the martyrs of Jesus.
`And when I saw her, I marvelled with great amazement.
Religious Babylon.
The first aspect of Babylon that we are shown is the Religious system. The false prophet brings together all the religions of the world and this is revealed to us in symbolic form as a great prostitute – a great profanity of blasphemy and a violation of sacred things.
THE CITY OF BABYLON
The city of Babylon is being rebuilt and it is destined to become the centre of the last Gentile Global Government. The Anti-Christ will rule from Babylon with the 10 Islamic kings, over the whole world. The Political, Economic and Religious aspects of people`s lives will all be controlled from this demonic centre.
`Babylon the great .....has become a habitation of demons,
These events unfold one upon the other. Thus while the nations are gathering their armies to Armageddon,....
`And they gathered them together to the place called in Hebrew, Armageddon.`
(Rev. 16: 16)
There comes a mighty earthquake that shakes cities, mountains and islands, and great hail.
7. The Gre
4. Men are Scorched.
Those who have taken the mark of the beast now have terrible sores on their bodies.
The sea and waters, (rivers, streams etc) have become bloodied through fish and people dying. The waters would be foul and polluted and with the great heat following, the pain people would be enduring, is intense. Yet we see men do not repent of their evil.
`Then the fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun,
`Then I heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the 7 angels,
“Go & pour out the bowls of the wrath of God on the earth.”
(Rev. 16: 1)
1. The Malignant sores on the Mark.
Terrible sores come upon those who took the `mark` of the Global leader.
`So the first went & poured
The 7 Bowls of God`s Wrath.
The song of Moses says that `He will avenge the blood of His servants....` (Deut. 32: 43) And His judgment is `just & true.` (Rev. 15: 3) Thus we see that from the `Holy of Holies,` in the heavenly sanctuary comes forth the last judgments.
`After these things I looked, and behold,
the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened,
and out of the
The Judgments.
We are now shown the details of this judgment that was proclaimed. (Ch. 14: 7)This will be the final judgments in the tribulation upon rebellious mankind.
These 7 plagues will complete God`s wrath. They are described as `great and marvellous,` meaning that they are very astonishing and so exceedingly great that all men should fear.
`Then I saw another sign in heaven, Great and marvellous:
