Lesson 52: Revelation 21:4
Revelation 21:4
The Blueprint — The Verse
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
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The Context — The History
John wrote Revelation to churches under Roman persecution, offering visions of God's ultimate victory. Ancient readers knew grief, disease, and injustice intimately — this promise of a renewed creation answered deep longing for relief.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Revelation 21 describes a new heaven and new earth where God dwells with His people. The one seated on the throne announces that the former things are gone, and He personally wipes away every tear from their eyes.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Revelation 21:3
3And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Revelation 21:3) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Revelation 21:5
He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!" Then he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true."
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Revelation 21:5) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- What tears do you long for God to wipe away?
- How does hope for a world without death or pain shape how you live now?
- What does it mean that the old order has passed away?