The Bible Recap — Day 365 (Revelation 19-22) – Year 7

Host: Tara-Leigh Cobble
Date: December 31, 2025

Episode Overview

Tara-Leigh Cobble celebrates the completion of the Bible Recap's chronological reading plan, guiding listeners through the climactic final chapters of Revelation (19-22). She highlights the culmination of John's vision, explores the meaning of key prophetic images, and reflects on God's ultimate victory, the renewal of all things, and the hope of Christ’s return. The tone is celebratory, encouraging, and deeply personal, as Tara-Leigh invites listeners to savor both the end of this journey and the promise of new beginnings.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Celebrating the Journey

• Congratulates listeners on reaching the final day, whether it’s their first time or a repeated journey through the Bible.
  • “Here we are. Can you believe it? Congratulations on crossing this milestone.” (00:02)

2. Revelation 19: Heaven’s Celebration & The Marriage Supper

• After God's victory, heaven erupts in praise for God’s justice, truth, salvation, glory, and power.
• Marriage of the Lamb: Christ and his church, symbolized as the bride dressed in fine white linen.
• Blessing Explained: The angel says guests invited to the marriage supper are blessed because they are the bride.
• John’s Reaction: He falls down to worship the angel and is corrected—angels are not to be worshipped; only God receives worship.
  • “If you ever find an angel that receives worship, run.” (~02:15)

3. Jesus’ Triumphant Return

• Jesus comes on a white horse, his robe dipped in blood, followed by ‘the armies of heaven.’
• The armies, likely the people of God, wear the same outfits as the bride.
• Symbolism: Sword from Jesus’ mouth (the Word of God) serves as his victorious weapon; echoes of Ephesians 6.
  • “His word which comes out of his mouth, brings justice and is victorious over his enemies... Us, it appears we do nothing. He wins on his own.” (~03:15)

4. The Millennium (Revelation 20)

• Millennial Reign: Explains various perspectives (literal/symbolic, past/present/future placement), and how one’s view shapes interpretation of Satan’s binding and the resurrections.
  • Points listeners to linked resources for further study.
• Satan, the Beast, and the False Prophet—“the counterfeit trinity”—meet eternal defeat.

5. Judgment and the Book of Life

• All are judged by their deeds, but those enrolled in the Lamb’s Book of Life are pardoned.
  • “He has recorded our name in the pages of life... do not rejoice ... that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” (00:06:30, quoting Luke 10:20)
• Paul references this in Philippians 4:3, as do several prophetic passages.

6. The New Heaven, New Earth, & New Jerusalem

• What happens after this life? Heaven is a ‘holding tank’—ultimately, there will be a new, embodied existence with God.
• The old heaven and earth, tarnished by sin, are either made new or purified; the new Jerusalem descends and joins the new earth.
• Description: A vast golden cube, “roughly a 1400 mile gold cube ... in volume, the New Jerusalem is slightly larger than the moon... but again, this might not be literal.” (~08:15)
• No temple—God’s presence is the temple. Daylight is unending; the gates never close.

7. Symbols of Life and Restoration

• Living water: Available for free—a reference to Old Testament prophecy and Jesus as living water.
• Tree of life: Now accessible; bears fruit monthly; “rotating menu of fruit.”
• No curse remains; God’s people are restored to unbroken relationship and provision.

8. Final Instructions and Urgency

• The angel tells John not to seal up these visions; “people need to know that Jesus is really coming back, that judgment is really happening, and that the free blessing of knowing God ... really awaits.” (~13:00)
• The seventh and final beatitude of Revelation: “Blessed are those who wash their robes so that they may have the right to the tree of life...” (~14:00)
• Call to spread the message—when the end comes, judgment will be final.

9. Personal Reflections: “God shot”

• Tara-Leigh focuses on Jesus’ thrice-repeated promise: “I am coming soon.”
  • “I feel like he’s got one foot on the gas and one on the brake and I’m so ready for him to come back soon.” (~15:00)
• John’s response: “Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.” Listeners are invited to echo the longing for Christ’s return.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On being the bride:

  “Those invited are the bride.” (~01:30)

• On the book of life:

  “Given everything we’re reading about eternity, you can see why having your name written in the book of life is a much bigger deal, because the lake of fire is reserved for anyone whose name isn't in the book.” (~06:45)

• On the new creation:

  “Our disembodied spirits that go to heaven will be re embodied and we will live in the new dwelling place of God and His people...the new Jerusalem. It’s literally when God comes down to dwell with his people on the new earth in perfection and completion and the restoration of all things.” (~08:00)

• On the certainty of Christ’s return:

  “Three times in this chapter he says he’s coming back soon. ... So say it with John and say it with me. Amen. Come Lord Jesus, you’re where the joy is.” (~15:30)

Important Timestamps

• 00:02 – Opening Celebration, Acknowledging Listeners’ Accomplishment
• 01:15 – Worship in Heaven, Marriage Supper of the Lamb
• 03:00 – Vision of Jesus Returning, Sword from His Mouth
• 04:00 – The Millennium Explained, Varying Interpretations
• 06:00 – Judgment, Book of Life, Lesson from Luke and Philippians
• 07:45 – The New Heaven, New Earth, and the New Jerusalem
• 09:30 – Detailed Imagery: Size and Nature of the New Jerusalem
• 11:15 – Water of Life and the Tree of Life
• 13:00 – Angel’s Instructions: Don’t Seal the Prophecy
• 14:00 – Seventh Beatitude; Washed Robes and Gaining Access to the City
• 15:00 – Tara-Leigh’s “God shot,” Longing for Christ’s Return

Closing Reflections & Encouragement

• Reading the Bible is “not just something to check off your bucket list. This is a lifelong relationship where we get to engage with the God of the universe every day for the rest of our lives. Reading the Bible isn’t a box to check; it’s air to breathe.” (~17:30)
• Tara-Leigh encourages continued engagement, offering new resources (Daily Prayer podcast, journals, study guides) for deeper growth in the coming year.
• Invites listeners to keep reading, reminding them:

  “He’s where the joy is. Let’s keep looking for him.”

Next Steps:
Tara-Leigh invites anyone interested to join new studies, try additional resources, and most importantly, keep seeking God daily through Scripture. The journey continues with Day 1 tomorrow!