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Chapter nine best begins with Jeremiah 9:3 and introduces a new indictment by God against the Israelites. Not only were they lying under oath (Jeremiah 7:9), a violation of the ninth commandment 1, they were constantly lying to each other in the normal course of life. Jeremiah 9:3-9 expresses God’s displeasure at their lying tongues. […]
Chapter twenty-two reveals the final details given to us about the future and end of all things. The tree of life that was in Genesis 2 reappears in the eternal state (Revelation 22:2). What is meant by its leaves being “for the healing of the nations” is highly debated and unclear. Unlike twice before, where
Chapter twenty-one introduces the culmination of all things. After all of the saints have been resurrected and all unbelievers have been banished in punishment, Heaven and Earth will be destroyed and re-created (Revelation 21:1-2). It is in this eternal state that the promise of no tears, sickness, death, etc. will finally be realized (Revelation 21:4).
