1. The New Jerusalem
Revelation 21:9 – 22:5

2. John’s Description
His view of heaven’s capital includes several features:
its general appearance,
exterior design,
internal character,
the privileges of its inhabitants.

3. Its General Appearance
As the vision opened, an angel appeared
Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb’s wife
The first stop was a great and high mountain
The most distinguishing characteristic of the capital city of eternity is that it is the throne of the eternal, almighty One, and therefore had the glory of God in it

4. Its Exterior Design
the city had a great and high wall

5. Its Exterior Design Twelve gates where twelve angels were stationed
the city walls are about 1,380 miles in each direction, its length and width and height are equal.

6. Its Exterior Design
the foundation stones of the city wall

7. Its Internal Character
there was no temple in it for the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.
there will be no night there
river of the water of life.
the tree of life

8. The Privileges of Its Inhabitants
no longer be any curse.
His bond-servants will serve Him forever
the Lord will also serve them.
The saints in the New Jerusalem will also see God’s face
the New Jerusalem, will be a place of indescribable, unimaginable beauty.