Heavenly Jerusalem, Our Mother
Two thousand years ago, Jesus conveyed God’s words in parables (Mt 13:34–35). These are stories illustrating a hidden message. He Himself was symbolically referenced as the Lamb.
“The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’”
In the book of Revelation, Christ, identified as the Lamb, is accompanied by another.
“‘Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready’”
The Holy City Jerusalem represents Christ’s bride.
“‘Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.’ ...and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God.”
Revelation 21:9–10
Just as the Bible figuratively depicts Christ as a Lamb, it’s essential we recognize that His bride, the Holy City Jerusalem, is not a literal city. The Bible clarifies the symbolism of the Lamb. And it also reveals the identity of the Holy City Jerusalem.
“But the Jerusalem that is above is free, and she is our mother.”
The Bible affirms that the Heavenly Jerusalem is not a city but our Heavenly Mother—God the Mother. In accordance with the testimony of Jesus and the Bible, we have not only God the Father but also God the Mother. They are prophesied to appear in this final age to provide us with the water of life.
“The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ And let the one who hears say, ‘Come!’ Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.”
The Spirit and the Bride together offer the water of life. The Spirit represents God our Father, as explained by the Trinity. The Bride is Jerusalem Mother, who bestows the water of life, eternal life, alongside our Father.
