Map of Gog and Magog
Map of Gog and Magog
Map of Gog and Magog. "Satan will go back to tricking nations all over the world, from Gog to Magog." Revelation 20:7-8
Hunting Gog and Magog
Jordan River
Jordan River
Jordan River
The Jordan River and the river valley are important locations in both the Old and New Testaments. It's especially important to the Jewish and Christian people.Geography of the Jordan
The river is a river in the Middle East that starts north, in the mountains of Lebanon. It flows into the Dead Sea. Bible writers talk about it many times. They report it in the story of Joshua, who led the Israelites across the Jordan into Canaan. John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan. The Jordan River valley is a lush green area that is surrounded by desert. It's famous for its fertile land and beautiful scenery. Bible writers called it the land of milk and honey. This is because God told Moses that he would lead the Israelites to a land "where milk and honey flow like rivers" (Exodus 3:8, Casual English Bible).Jordan River scenes in the Bible
The Jordan River valley is home to other important biblical sites, including Jericho. That's the city famous for its walls that came tumbling down in Joshua's time. The northern river valley is also home to the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount. And in that same valley, on the Sea of Galilee, is where the Bible writers report that Jesus walked on water and calmed the storm. The Casual English Bible describes the river as "the most famous river in the Bible." It says that when Joshua led the Israelites across the river and into the Promised Land "walking in the water of the Jordan River symbolized the people stepping out in faith and trusting God to keep his promise." The Bible says God stopped the Jordan River during flood sea, which allowed the Israelites to cross. Israelites are the ancient ancestors of today's Jewish people.New Jerusalem
New Jerusalem
New Jerusalem
Revelation 21:1-23, Casual English Bible
NEW WORLD WITHOUT TEARS
1I saw a new heaven and earth. The first heaven and earth were gone. So was the sea. 2I saw the city devoted to God, New Jerusalem. God sent it floating down out of the sky. It was as ready as a bride dressed in her beautiful best—all for her husband. 3In a loud voice, the one who sat on the throne said, “Look at that! God has moved in with people! He’s going to live right there with them. They’ll be his family—people devoted to him. He’ll be the head of the family—their God devoted to them. 4God will wipe away every teardrop from every eyeball. Death will be dead and gone. It’ll take with it all the pain, tears, and grief. It’ll all be gone, along with the first heaven, earth, and sea.”GOD SPEAKS
5Someone else sitting on a throne said, “Look! This is a makeover; I’m making everything new.” He turned to me and said, “Write that down because you can count on it. And that’s the truth.” 6Then he added. “It’s done! I’m the A and the Z —the start and the finish. Anyone who’s thirsty can take a drink from the spring water of life. No charge. I’m giving them my okay. 7Anyone who wins the battle wins the prize: I’ll be their God and they’ll be my child. 8But I’ll tell you what’s going to happen to the other people—those cowards, unbelievers, and lowlifes. These are people who commit murder or sex sins. Or they practice sorcery or idolatry. They’re all liars. And they’re going to burn for it. They’re going to land in the lake of fire that feeds on sulfur. That’s the Second Death.INVITATION FROM AN ANGEL
9Then an angel came to me. He was one of the seven who dumped the seven bowls of disaster on the world. He said, “Come with me. I’d like you to see the Lamb’s bride.” 10He took my spirit up to a mountain that was massive and high. He let me watch as the sacred city of Jerusalem descended out of heaven, sent down by God. 11The city glowed with the glory of God’s radiance. It shined like a jewel, like a jasper stone polished clear as crystal.BUILDER’S GRADE IN NEW JERUSALEM
12Walls framed the city. These walls were enormous and high. They had a dozen gates, each with its own angel. Inscribed on every gate was the name of one of the 12 tribes of Israel. 13There were three gates on each of the city’s four sides—north, south, east, and west. 14City walls sat on a dozen stone foundations. Each foundation carried the name of one of the Lamb’s 12 apostles. 15The angel brought a gold measuring stick to measure the city, the gates, and the wall. 16The city was shaped like a cube, and the angel measured it with the rod. New Jerusalem is 1,380 miles (2,220 km) long and wide. It’s also 1,380 miles (2,220 km) high. 17The angel measured the wall at 72 yards (66 m) thick. That’s according to the measuring system used by both humans and angels. They use the same system: cubits. 18City walls were crafted from jasper. The city itself was built of gold, clear as glass. 19Foundation stones under the walls were embedded with a dozen different jewels: jasper, sapphire, agate, emerald, 20onyx, carnelian, chrysolite, beryl, topaz, chrysoprase, jacinth, amethyst. 21The dozen gates were made of pearl—each gate cut from a single massive pearl. The streets were paved in gold, clear as glass.NEW JERUSALEM’S ENERGY SOURCE
22I looked around and I didn’t see a temple anywhere in the city. They don’t need a place to worship God. He’s already there. The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple. 23New Jerusalem doesn’t have a sun or a moon. Doesn’t need them. God himself lights the city. The Lamb of God is the light. 24The light of this city will guide people everywhere, in countries all over the earth. World leaders will come, in dignity and honor. 25The gates will never close. No need. It’s always daytime. No such thing as nighttime.Jerusalem
12 Tribes of Israel
Map of Roman Empire
Map of Israel
Patmos Island
Map 7 churches of Revelation
Map 7 churches of Revelation
Map 7 churches of Revelation. A view showing the lay of the land.
Lay of the Land of 7 churches