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The New Jerusalem

What was one of Christ’s parting promises to His disciples? BR-ASI9 489.3

“In My Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” John 14:2. BR-ASI9 489.4

What does Paul say God has prepared for His people? BR-ASI9 489.5

“But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for He hath prepared for them a city.” Hebrews 11:16. BR-ASI9 489.6

Where is this city, and what is it called? BR-ASI9 489.7

“But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.” Galatians 4:26. BR-ASI9 489.8

For what did Abraham look? BR-ASI9 489.9

“For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.” Hebrews 11:10. BR-ASI9 489.10

What assurance has God given to believers? BR-ASI9 489.11

“God is not ashamed to be called their God: for He hath prepared for them a city.” Hebrews 11:16. BR-ASI9 489.12