Revelation Part 140 Chapter 21 verses 18 to 23

In this week’s study, I continue in Chapter 21 with verses 18 to 23. Before I get into the study, I talk about the Lawsuit Filed After School Forces Fifth Graders To Recruit Kindergarteners Into Gender Ideology; Proposed Australian Law Places Christians And The Gospel Message In The Crosshairs, Experts Warn; Questioned On Biblical Morality, Transgender 'Pastor' Claims The Bible 'Wasn't Written For 2024' and 'Evangelicals For Harris' Try Desperately To Convince Christians Kamala Would Have Billy Graham's Vote.
As we continue our study into this Chapter 21, we now come to what John describes as the materials of the city.
After John has described the size of the city, he then describes its beauty. 
18   building = fabric, or material.
Jasper = It was symbolic of the glory of Yahweh.
Gold = represents Deity.
19   Were garnished = Were adorned, or decorated.
The first foundation - The first “row, layer, or course.”
The first foundation was a jasper = (dark green, and transparent, with red veins)
 the second, a sapphire = (azure blue, almost transparent): 
the third, a chalcedony = (a kind of agate or onyx, probably bluish-white, and semi-transparent): brings good fortune and emotional balance. This stone encourages positivity, harmonious relationships, and emotional healing.
the fourth, an emerald = (a vivid green): symbolizes abundance and is associated with the Garden of Eden. It represents fertility, growth, and prosperity.
20   the fifth, a sardonyx = signifies strength, courage, and victory. It symbolizes the triumph over adversity and the assurance of Yahweh’s faithfulness to His people.
the sixth, a sardius = a bright red gemstone, is a symbol of passion, righteousness, and the atoning blood of Yahshua Messiah. It represents the sacrificial love and redemption that Yahshua offered on the cross for the salvation of humanity.
 the seventh, a chrysolite = represents growth, renewal, and spiritual transformation. It symbolizes the continuous development and sanctification of believers within the New Jerusalem.
the eighth, a beryl = symbolizes clarity, truth, and revelation. It represents the illumination and understanding that believers will receive in the presence of Yahweh.
the ninth, a topaz = (to-day a yellow, but among the ancients it was a pale associated with the tribe of Simeon and brings clarity and communication. It enhances self-expression, fosters effective communication, and promotes understanding in relationships.
the tenth, a chrysoprasus = a brilliant green gemstone, symbolizes joy, healing, and restoration. It represents the abundant life and eternal joy that believers will experience within the New Jerusalem.
the eleventh, a jacinth = (a deep red flame color or violet color): represents passion, creativity, and zeal. It symbolizes the passionate worship and service that believers will offer to Yahweh in the heavenly city.
the twelfth, an amethyst = (a violet color). symbolizes protection against drunkenness and brings wisdom. Known for its calming and spiritual properties, amethyst helps to purify the mind and heighten spiritual awareness.
21  And the twelve gates . . . = gate-towers. Each gate was of one pearl—i.e., made out of one pearl. The foundations are diverse; the gates are alike.
Pearls = the spiritual significance symbolize purity, wisdom, and spiritual transformation, serving as reminders of the beauty and perfection of the spiritual realm.
22   Perhaps John’s most surprising statement about the New Jerusalem is that he saw no temple there. 

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