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Today’s post represents more than the finish of a Bible reading plan — it helps us see that the Bible ends on the Person of Christ, the same place it starts and is consistently centered upon.
If you read to check a box off a to-do list or out of some sense of religious obligation, you’re missing out. Look at the beauty of Revelation 22. There is audio above, but look at it in a paper Bible and see the red letters. Jesus is alive. He has promised that He is coming again. And He who promised is faithful (Hebrews 10:23).
Look upon Him. Look for His coming. Come, Lord Jesus!
Chapter Overview:
Revelation 22 completes the vision of the new creation, showing a restored Eden where the river of life flows from God’s throne and the tree of life brings continual blessing and healing (vv. 1–2). The curse is gone, and God’s people dwell with Him, seeing His face and reigning forever in His light (vv. 3–5). The chapter then closes with a final call to respond: the message is trustworthy, Jesus is coming soon, and blessing is promised to those who keep His Word (vv. 6–7). There is both invitation and warning – an open call for all who are thirsty to come and receive life, and a serious warning not to reject or distort God’s Word (vv. 17–19). The book ends with the promise of Christ’s return and the prayer of His people: “Come, Lord Jesus!” (v. 20).
Seeing Jesus in This Chapter:
Revelation 22 reveals Jesus as the living source of eternal life and the returning King who brings all things to completion. From His throne flows the water of life, satisfying His people forever (vv. 1, 17). He is the One who has removed the curse, restoring what was lost and bringing His people into perfect fellowship with God (vv. 3–4). He is both the Root and the Descendant of David, fully God and fully man, the promised King who fulfills all of Scripture (v. 16). And He is the One who is coming soon – bringing reward, justice, and the fullness of His kingdom (vv. 12, 20). Jesus stands at both the beginning and the end – the Alpha and the Omega – and He invites all who are thirsty to come to Him and live. The story of Scripture ends not just with a promise, but with a Person – Jesus Himself.
🌀 Reflection:
Jesus promises that He is coming soon. Are you living with that expectation – longing for His return and remaining faithful until He comes?
💬 Mission Challenge:
Live today in light of Jesus’ return, and invite someone to come to Him and receive the gift of life.
Thanks for joining us in the NT260 readings! It is our prayer that the time in God’s Word has led your heart to worship Jesus and grow close to Him.
Join us for our next reading plan from the Old Testament where we see Jesus revealed from the very beginning!
Just Keith Harris 
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