There is a very striking and solemn contrast between the close of Luke 15 and 16. In the former, our Lord draws aside the curtain and shows us the interior of the Father's house; and there we see a returned prodigal at the father's table, feeding on the fruits of a father's love. In the latter, our Lord draws aside the curtain and shows us the interior of hell [or hades, here]; and there we see a soul tormented in the flames. Awful contrast! And how very near they are to each other on the inspired page! It is just the same in Rev. 20 and 21. The former closes with "the lake of fire." The latter opens with "the holy city." What a contrast! And how very near they are to each other on the inspired pager And how very near to each other in a man's life! At one moment a sinner on the way to hell, but as soon as he accepts Christ as his Savior he is bound for the "holy city."