Reading for May 18th

Read Revelation 21.1-8 In 21.1-8: The new creation. One could not imagine a more stark portrayal of a completely new beginning. The sea is an image of chaos, now banished. In verses 2-3: The descent of the new Jerusalem from heaven symbolizes the merging of the two realms. Thus God now lives among mortals. In verses 5-6: It is done, see 16.17. This is the first direct word from the one on the throne (see 4.2). In verse 8: It is surprising that the faithless are still addressed (see 22.11). Comments or Questions..