Revelation 2:17 Bible Study: The Personal Reward of Faithfulness

Revelation 2:17 offers a promise of divine reward to those who overcome. It speaks of giving hidden manna, a white stone, and a new name written on the stone, known only to the recipient. This verse symbolizes the intimate and personal nature of the relationship between Christ and the believer. The hidden manna represents spiritual sustenance and eternal life, reminiscent of the manna that sustained Israel in the wilderness, but now pointing to Christ as the bread of life. The white stone carries connotations of acquittal in a judicial sense, signifying purity, acceptance, and victory over accusation. The new name written on it suggests a unique identity in Christ, reflecting personal transformation and a deep, personal communion with God. This passage underscores the rich, personal rewards awaiting those who remain faithful to God, highlighting the individual and personal aspects of salvation and the believer s future inheritance in God s kingdom.