Main Thought
In the books of Revelation and Ezekiel, God reveals an image of a river of life proceeding from God’s throne. The water is bright and beautiful. It gets deeper along the way, and it brings life everywhere it goes. This prophetic image points to the ultimate restoration of creation, and the eternal life that is available in God. Yet we don’t need to wait until eternity to jump into this river. We can experience a deeper life in God now! God calls people to leave shallow waters and move into a deeper experience of Him.
Main Passages
Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb
- Revelation 22:1
3 Going on eastward with a measuring line in his hand, the man measured a thousand cubits, and then led me through the water, and it was ankle-deep. 4 Again he measured a thousand, and led me through the water, and it was knee-deep. Again he measured a thousand, and led me through the water, and it was waist-deep. 5 Again he measured a thousand, and it was a river that I could not pass through, for the water had risen. It was deep enough to swim in, a river that could not be passed through. 6 And he said to me, “Son of man, have you seen this?” Then he led me back to the bank of the river. 7 As I went back, I saw on the bank of the river very many trees on the one side and on the other.
- Ezekial 47:3-7
8 And he said to me, “This water flows toward the eastern region and goes down into the Arabah, and enters the sea; when the water flows into the sea, the water will become fresh. 9 And wherever the river goes, every living creature that swarms will live, and there will be very many fish. For this water goes there, that the waters of the sea may become fresh; so everything will live where the river goes.
- Ezekial 47:8-9
Discussion Questions
What stands out to you in the Main Thought and Passages above?
Pastor Roland mentioned five areas of personal focus for the next five months. Which of these five things stands out to you most and why?
Be formed by the gospel.
Be empowered by the Spirit.
Be equipped to make disciples.
Be mobilized to take steps of faith.
Be bold and engaging in gospel conversations.
God’s river life of life spreads restoration and healing wherever it flows. Who can you help bring God’s river of life to?