Revelation 21-22: The New Heaven and the New Earth | Dr. Michael Heiser

Support Dr. Heiser's ministry at https://nakedbiblepodcast.com Revelation Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2K1uOK1nZFBpzro8blWcmaBT7i12pH0Q Revelation 21-22 is John’s climactic vision of the new Jerusalem and new earth. Not unexpectedly, there are deep Old Testament roots underlying his vision. But it is often a surprise to note that John specifically informs us that his end of days vision about the new, forever presence of God on earth does not include a new temple (Rev 21:22). What do we make of this absence give the Old Testament expectation of a new temple after the exile of Israel has been completed? This episode focuses on the broad Old Testament context of Rev 21-22 by examining Israelite “temple consciousness” before and during the exile. How did Israelites think about the concept of “temple”? How does that help us see what John is trying to communicate? In this episode we walk through Rev 21-22 with an eye toward discerning specific Old Testament contexts behind the content of a range of items in these chapters. 0:00 The End of the Story 0:32 Setting the Table 2:32 Beyond the Literal Temple 4:41 The Larger Concept of Temple 7:38 Ezekiel's Vision of Sovereignty 10:34 The Withdrawal of Glory 15:40 Restoring Eden 20:20 The City Without a Temple 27:40 Isaiah's New Jerusalem 45:35 The Rejected Cornerstone #michaelheiser #bookofrevelation #thewatchers #divinecouncil #biblestudy #aseatforjesus #nakedbiblepodcast