(Chapter 22)

Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever. The angel said to me, “These words are trustworthy and true. The Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, sent his angel to show his servants the things that must soon take place.” (Rev 22:1 - 6)

The influence of God flows out of the city. The Bride is totally in God, and dedicated to her husband - Jesus or the Lamb. God’s influence and purity flows from her and God out through the world and all inhabitants.

The twelve crops of fruit represent the twelve perfected tribes of Israel - who make up the Bride; and the various fruit of the Holy Spirit with which she clothed herself; and made herself ready. Perfection. Absolute completion. The yielding of the fruit every month - is again referring to TWELVE (twelve months of the year) and the completion and perfection which God assigns to this number. The leaves of the tree also spread their influence through the world. The Bride and Jesus comfort the nations and all who are in God.

Jesus is the tree of Life. He is seen in Genesis 2:9 & 3:22. But the Bride has also become part of this tree or Jesus - since she has become ONE with Him.

. . . The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. (R22:3)

The throne of God and the Lamb resides in the Bride; they have become One. God is in the city. The Bride has become part of God; she dwells with the Lamb; and the servants of God will serve him.

Before Christ; no one could see the Face of God and live. Now, all saints are allowed to stand before Him and see His face; and His holy, awesome name - will be on our foreheads. The name of God has become part of our being.

There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever. (R22:5)

It will no longer be possible to dwell in darkness or commit sin. No night or darkness will exist. Our lives and being are illuminated by God; and we and Him will rule and reign for ever and ever. God has made us Holy and righteous; He has made us One with Him; and this glorious time will never end!

This entire prophecy is trustworthy and true; and was given so that if you are a servant of God - you can KNOW what is going to happen. God, the one who speaks to righteous prophets - declares we should listen to these words. Learn to LISTEN to the Holy Spirit; and then OBEY!

“Behold, I am coming soon! Blessed is he who keeps threvw [G5498] (to keep, guard, obey, observe) the words of the prophecy in this book.” I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I had heard and seen them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had been showing them to me. But he said to me, “Do not do it! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers the prophets and of all who keep the words of this book. Worship God!” Then he told me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, because the time is near. (Rev 22:7 - 10)

Jesus reiterates that He is coming soon! We need to be READY! One of the ways to be ready - is to KEEP the words of this prophecy. To write it upon our hearts; so that we are able to honor and obey Him. To obey this command from Jesus - to KEEP the words of this prophecy; and to be BLESSED - we MUST READ this prophecy. We must READ it - until we UNDERSTAND it! When we refuse to invest the time to read - it is impossible to KEEP the words. We cannot guard them; we cannot observe them; and we cannot write them upon our hearts and being - unless we READ them!

The disciple of Jesus - John, the disciple whom Jesus loved - who was enslaved in the Penal mining colony on the Island of Patmos - he is the one who received this prophecy from Jesus. And he reminds us that He is the one; and that he saw and heard them; and that he also fell down to worship the angel who spoke to him!

John was given this prophecy by Jesus; and Jesus also asks an angel to sometimes speak the words to John. So, we have John falling down before Jesus (R1:7); and we have John falling down before a servant of God - an angel. (R19:10) This is a retelling; a repeat from a different perspective. (R22:8) John did not fall down to worship the angel twice.

We are reminded that we are always to worship GOD; and that this prophecy which is trustworthy and true - is NOT sealed up! It is open to understanding to ANYONE who develops their ear to hear God; and who gives GOD the TIME to reveal the prophecy. And this prophecy is not sealed up - because the time is near - Jesus wants us prepared for what is coming and going to happen.

Let him who does wrong continue to do wrong; let him who is vile continue to be vile; let him who does right continue to do right; and let him who is holy continue to be holy.” (Rev 22:11)

The time of judgement is near! If you desire to be wicked - continue to be wicked. You will be judged. If you are being righteous - continue to be holy. The time of judgement is at hand. Be prepared.

“Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. “Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city. Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.” (Rev 22:12 - 16)

Reward or Judgement. Quick repeat of the time is near - in the phrase, I am coming soon! We have the divinity statements of the fact Jesus is GOD; and is SOVEREIGN. GOD created the angels. GOD created man. Yet, here - Jesus sent HIS angel. It is an additional God statement; coupled with the fact that He existed before David was even born . . .

We are requested to wash our robes; and we are BLESSED if we do so! Since those who are made righteous thru Jesus Christ - are allowed access to Jesus and to His Bride. And the Bride has purified herself; and NO unrighteousness or wickedness, or any impurity - will EVER affect her again.

Jesus Himself sent and gave this testimony to all the churches and all the saints! What are you going to do with it?? Are you going to ignore it? Or are you going to allow God to TEACH you, and instruct you on this glorious prophecy. It is for YOU! Jesus gave it to us, for us to be enriched, blessed, and to be able to understand the end times. PLEASE - do not ignore this glorious prophecy which Jesus Christ - GOD - gave each and every one of us!

Jesus states that He is the Bright, Morning Star. He is glorious, and shining. He is GOD. Even while God is three separate beings - who are totally ONE - who has now incorporated the BRIDE; and allowed the BRIDE to become ONE with God.

The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book. He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. (Rev 22:17 - 20)

All of God states: COME! The Holy Spirit desperately desires for it to be finished, and complete. And if you are in Christ, and in the Bride - so do you! Your cry from your heart - is to Jesus - COME!

And if you are trodden with sin, and thirsty for God; if you desire to be Holy - you are allowed to TAKE and partake of the FREE gift of the glorious water of Life! JESUS. Jesus determines who enters into Heaven; and Jesus FREELY gives! He desires for you to be HOLY; and have unlimited access into His presence and before the THRONE! The water of eternal life is FREE. All we have to be - is thirsty for righteousness, or just desire to be in God’s glorious presence; and we are allowed to partake of the Free gift which Jesus purchased for us - by His BLOOD. His sacrifice.

We have the somber warning that if you ADD anything to the words of this prophecy - GOD will remove you from the Lamb’s book of Life. Which is God’s book. You will receive the plagues described in this prophecy. That is a somber judgement, and somber warning.

And we have a repeat of the same warning. A slightly different perspective. But God desires for everyone to KNOW this prophecy; and for no one - to add or take away any words from this prophecy!

Consequently - it is stated that if you REMOVE any of the words of this prophecy - God will remove your share in the tree of life. Or - your share and position in Jesus. In other words - same as before - you will LOSE your salvation - if you deliberately ADD to; or REMOVE any words from this prophecy which was given by JESUS to the disciple John. For the dispersion to the churches and all saints. This prophecy is given to YOU; and it is given to ME. Don’t neglect it! Jesus wants you to READ it; and learn to HEAR the Spirit of God!

And He who gave this prophecy; and testifies to the truth and trustworthiness of it - again (repeat) states: that He is COMING SOON! And we have the prayer of the spirit and of the Bride - Amen. The truth! Let it be done! Come, Lord Jesus!

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen (Rev 22:21)

The favor, kindness, and blessing of the Lord Jesus Christ (the fullness of God) be with God’s people. Amen.

Grace: cavri" [G5921] (grace, the state of kindness and favor toward someone, often with a focus on a benefit given to the object; by extension: gift, benefit; credit; words of kindness and benefit: thanks, blessing)

Amen: ajmhvn [G297] (amen, the truth; a formula of solemn expression of certainty. In the Gospel of John it is doubled in the sayings of Jesus for emphasis)

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This commentary on the book of Revelation was finished on November 2^nd, 2011

I sincerely hope that it has been a blessing to you; and that you will continue to delve into this glorious, and marvelous prophecy; and no longer be afraid of that which Jesus himself gave to you, and to me! For all believers to be able to read and understand. Please, just READ the book of Revelation, over, and over and over again!

I am sure that I will probably change some stuff as I peruse it. Probably more now in the next few days - then say 5 months from now. I have been going back and changing stuff, as I have been writing this commentary. But, it is essentially completed; and I wish you the very Best in God and our wonderful Lord. May the triune God, the LORD JESUS CHRIST - richly bless and encourage you, in your wonderful walk with our glorious creator and sovereign God!

Feel free to contact me. Contact info is given in the ‘about the author’ section; at the beginning of this commentary.

God Bless! And may the peace and marvelous grace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ - richly impact and empower your life!

In Christ,

David Steyh

*Chapter 21*

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