Every time I read the description of the New Jerusalem, I find it very interesting. I'm not one to dissect the meaning of every gemstone, etc. Rather, what I find interesting is that it seems to merge traditional Judaism with Christianity. For example, there is no temple, which fits with Christianity, but the rationale is almost Jewish--because there is no need for a special place for God to dwell. There are twelve gates for each tribe of Israel, but twelve foundations for each of the apostles.
All of this makes me wonder about the long-term importance of Israel. Not in an eschatological sense, but more in the sense of whether God ever really abandoned His people after they abandoned Him.
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