“I also saw the Holy City, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared like a bride adorned for her husband” (Revelation 21:2 HCSB). John saw the “Holy City,” the “new Jerusalem,” come down. This is the very place that Christ went to prepare, saying, “In my Father’s house are many rooms. If
“Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. For them the second death holds no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him a thousand years” (Revelation 20:6 NLT). John saw a day when all those who share in the “first resurrection” would serve
“Then I will pour out a spirit of grace and prayer on the family of David and on the people of Jerusalem. They will look on me whom they have pierced and mourn for him as for an only son. They will grieve bitterly for him as for a firstborn son who has died” (Zechariah
‘Then I heard another voice calling from heaven, “Come away from her, my people. Do not take part in her sins, or you will be punished with her.”‘ (Revelation 18:4 NLT). John the Revelator wrote that he heard “another voice” calling out, perhaps the voice of Christ to His people. Like the angel who told
“Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power” (Psalm 145:4 NLT). The psalmist David spoke of the profound job that each generation has to tell its children about God, both His mighty acts and power. The Israelites who took possession of the Promised Land were faithful, but they
“…Please let us walk with you, for we have heard that God is with you” (Zechariah 8:23b NLT). Zechariah’s prophecy described a time when great numbers of people from the Gentile nations would seek the One born king of the Jews, who is known by this description: “God is with you.” Who is this One?
“And they were singing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb” (Revelation 15:3 NLT). The Apostle John saw a gathering of believers in heaven who had been faithful to the Lord, enduring the persecution of the beast during the tribulation, without worshiping his image nor taking his mark.
“Zerubbabel is the one who laid the foundation of this Temple, and he will complete it. Then you will know that the Lord of Heaven’s Armies has sent me” (Zechariah 4:9 NLT). Zechariah was given a prophecy concerning Zerubbabel, the Jewish governor of Jerusalem. Zerubbabel had begun the rebuilding of the Jewish Temple that had
‘The Lord says, “Shout and rejoice, O beautiful Jerusalem, for I am coming to live among you”‘ (Zechariah 2:10 NLT). The book of Zechariah is filled with Messianic prophecies about the “coming” of the LORD. Israel was called to “shout and rejoice” in anticipation of His coming. This prophecy was partially fulfilled in the incarnation.
“She gave birth to a son who was to rule all nations with an iron rod. And her child was snatched away from the dragon and was caught up to God and to his throne” (Revelation 12:5 NLT). I’ve never seen Revelation 12:5 quoted in a Christmas card, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be.