The Promise Fulfilled - Revelation 22:12-16

Jesus here gives one final benediction to John for his readers.  Look at the many ways he describes himself.

• Alpha and Omega, the first and last, the beginning and the end.  This is so appropriate for the last words in the book that has been placed last in our Bible.  Jesus started it all in Genesis, and here he is at the end of it all.  As I said earlier, he has accomplished his purpose for creation.


• Root and offspring of David, the bright morning star.  As the Root of David, He indicates that He is the beginning.  Jesus established David as the king of Israel.  He was at the beginning of the eternal kingdom of David.  But He is the Offspring as well.  He came from David’s lineage.  He is the last of David’s lineage and is now the King forever.  The Beginning and the End.

The promise is fulfilled.  The promise he made to Adam and Eve in the garden.  The promise he made to Abraham to bless all the nations of the earth.  The promise he made to Isaac and Jacob as well.  The promise he made to David in 2 Samuel 7:16 to establish his kingdom forever.  All is now done as He promised.  Hallelujah!

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