Rev 22:1-2 | MHM | STEP | The New Jerusalem This section gives a picture of heaven using the language of paradise. Here, the New Jerusalem is shown as a place where God’s people enjoy complete happiness, health, and the presence of God forever. The blessings lost in the first paradise (the Garden of Eden) are now restored and multiplied for all believers through Jesus, the second Adam. The city is filled with life, every need is met, and there is nothing left to harm or curse God’s people. v. 1 : John sees a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb (Revelation 22:1 ). This river shows that all blessings and life in heaven come directly from God and Jesus. The water is perfectly clean and gives eternal life and refreshment to everyone who drinks it.

‏ Revelation of John 22:1-2

The New Jerusalem

This section gives a picture of heaven using the language of paradise. Here, the New Jerusalem is shown as a place where God’s people enjoy complete happiness, health, and the presence of God forever. The blessings lost in the first paradise (the Garden of Eden) are now restored and multiplied for all believers through Jesus, the second Adam. The city is filled with life, every need is met, and there is nothing left to harm or curse God’s people.

v. 1: John sees a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb (Revelation 22:1 ^a). This river shows that all blessings and life in heaven come directly from God and Jesus. The water is perfectly clean and gives eternal life and refreshment to everyone who drinks it.

v. 2: In the middle of the street, and on both sides of the river, is the tree of life, which bears twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month (Revelation 22:2 ^b). The tree of life is always full of fresh fruit, showing there is always something new and satisfying for God’s people. Its leaves are for the healing of the nations, meaning that God’s presence brings perfect health and peace to everyone.