THE GREAT HARLOT

1. THE GREAT HARLOT

2. JUDGMENT - GREAT HARLOTRev. 17:1-18:24 The harlot is the city of Rome • All the kings of the earth commit immorality with her (17:1, 2) • Sits on the Beast (17:3) • Drunk on blood of the saints (17:6) • Sits on seven hills (17:9) • Water she sits on are peoples and nations (17:15, 16) • The great city ruling over the kings of the world (17:18)

3. JUDGMENT - GREAT HARLOTRev. 17:1-18:24 Harlot Destroyed by the Beast & Ten Kings Rev. 17:16-17 • Beast is Roman Empire ruled by emperors that will lead it into judgment (Rev. 17:7-11) • Seven heads represent the rulers of the Roman Empire • Ten horn are ten kings who have the authority like the beast (Rev. 17:12-18) • Have one purpose: to give power and authority to the beast

4. JUDGMENT - GREAT HARLOTRev. 17:1-18:24 Heads of Beast are Emperors Rev. 17:9-11 • Seven heads = seven kings • Five fallen: Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero • One is - Vespasian (AD 69-79) • Not yet, remain a little while - Titus (AD 79-81) • Eighth - Domitian (AD 81-96)

5. JUDGMENT - GREAT HARLOTRev. 17:1-18:24 Great Harlot Condemned for Persecution of Christians Rev. 18:24 • Babylon’s sins • Dwelling place of demons • Prison of every unclean spirit • Prison of every unclean and hateful bird • All nations drank of her immortality • Kings of the earth have a committed immorality with her • Merchants have become rich by her sensuality

6. JUDGMENT - GREAT HARLOTRev. 17:1-18:24 Great Harlot Condemned for Persecution of Christians Rev. 18:24 • People called out of Babylon • Not to participate in hers sins to not receive her plagues • God’s judgment • Sin piled high to heaven • God remembered her iniquities • God gave her back double according to her deeds • Receive torment and mourning for her pride

7. GOD’S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENTRev. 19:1-21 Praise to God for Judgment Rev. 19:1-6 • Hallelujah = Praise God • Halal - praise • Jah-God • Those who offer praise for judgment of the harlot • Great multitude in heaven (Redeemed) • Twenty-four elders & living creatures • Bond-servants

8. GOD’S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENTRev. 19:1-21 Marriage Feast of the Lamb Rev. 19:7-10 • Saints invited to the marriage feast • Marriage of the Lamb has come • Bride is ready - Dressed in fine linen = righteous deeds • Relationship between God and his people depicted as a marriage (Hos. 2:19-20; Isa. 54:5; Matt. 22:10) Blessed are those invited to the marriage feast points happy fulfillment for the faithful

9. GOD’S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENTRev. 19:1-21 White Horse Rider’s Victory Rev. 19:11-18 • Description of rider • Faithful and true • Judges with righteousness • Wages war, Armies of heaven follow him • Eyes of flaming fire • Many diadems on His head • Name called the word of God • Sharp sword from his mouth to smite nations • King of kings and Lord of lords Assurance of Christ’s victory over Rome

10. GOD’S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENTRev. 19:1-21 Defeat of Beast & False Prophet Announced Rev. 19:19-21 • Beast and kings of the earth make war with rider of white horse • Beast and false prophet thrown into the lake of fire • False prophet deceived those who had the mark of the beast and worshipped his image • Rest were killed by the sword from the mouth of Him who sits on the white horse