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Babylon the Great

23. Revelation Seminars. Babylon the Great. Messages from Patmos for Today!. 23. Revelation Seminars. objectives. Outline the characteristics of Babylon. Discuss the punishment of Babylon.

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Babylon the Great

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  1. 23 Revelation Seminars Babylon the Great Messages from Patmos for Today!

  2. 23 Revelation Seminars objectives • Outline the characteristics of Babylon. • Discuss the punishment of Babylon. • 3. Consider the alternatives of the wedding supper & the supper of the birds – and the challenge to separate from Babylon and join God’s people. Babylon the Great

  3. Revelation Seminars 23 Revelation – the story of 2 women!

  4. Revelation Seminars 23 Q1What does the second angel say concerning the Babylon of Revelation? Revelation 14:8 A It is fallen! Q2What symbols represent Babylon? Revelation 17:1,5,18 A 1. Revelation 17:1, 5 a prostitute 2. Revelation 17:18 a city

  5. Revelation Seminars 23 The WOMAN—BABYLON Q3What was John told that he would be shown? Revelation 17:1 A the punishment of Babylon Q4Of what evil is the woman Babylon guilty? Revelation 17:1,2,5 A“prostitution”! Q5Where does the woman Babylon sit? Revelation 17:1 A “on many waters”

  6. Revelation Seminars 23 The WOMAN—BABYLON Q6Where was John shown the woman Babylon? Rev 17:3 A in a desert! Q7What creature is the woman also sitting upon and controlling? Rev 17:3 Aa beast!

  7. Revelation Seminars 23 The WOMAN—BABYLON Q8What apparel and colours are associated with the woman Babylon? Rev 17:4 A ‘purple & scarlet” – and wealth!

  8. Revelation Seminars 23 The WOMAN—BABYLON Q9Of whom is the woman Babylon the mother? Revelation 17:5 A “mother of prostitutes” Q10With what is the woman Babylon intoxicated? Revelation 17:6 A“the blood of the saints”

  9. Revelation Seminars 23 The Punishment of Babylon 1 The SCARLET BEAST Q11How is the beast described? Revelation 17:3,8 A Covered with blasphemous names … “once was, now is not, & will come up …” Q12What is the reaction of unbelievers to the revival of this power? Revelation 17:8 A astonishment!

  10. Revelation Seminars 23 The Punishment of Babylon 1 The SCARLET BEAST Q13What do the seven heads of the beast represent? Revelation 17:9,10 A 1. Seven “hills” 2. Seven “kings” Q14Although he rises to attack God's truth and people, what will ultimately happen to this beast? Revelation 17:8,11 (Compare Daniel 7:26; 8:25; 11:45; 2 Thessalonians 2:3.) Awill go to his destruction!

  11. Revelation Seminars 23 The Punishment of Babylon 1 The SCARLET BEAST Q15What do the ten horns represent? Rev 17:12 Aten kings Q16What are these kings intent on doing? Revelation 17:13,14 A 1. to give authority & power to the beast 2. to make war against the Lamb

  12. Revelation Seminars 23 The Punishment of Babylon 1 The SCARLET BEAST Q17What will the beast and the ten horns do when the conflict reaches its peak? Rev 17:15-18 AAttack the “woman” Babylon!

  13. Revelation Seminars 23 The Punishment of Babylon 2 The WOMAN-CITY BABYLON Q18Why has Babylon the Great fallen? Revelation 18:1-3 ASpiritual: a home for demons Doctrinal: committed adultery Political: alliances with kings Material: excessive luxuries

  14. Revelation Seminars 23 The Punishment of Babylon 2 The WOMAN-CITY BABYLON Q19What does a voice from heaven say? Revelation 18:4 A“Come out of her my people!” Q20Why are God's people called out of Babylon? Revelation 18:4-8 A 1. To protect from “sins” 2. To save from “plagues”

  15. Revelation Seminars 23 The Punishment of Babylon 2 The WOMAN-CITY BABYLON Q21Who will mourn the demise of Babylon? A 1. Revelation 18:9,10 the kings of the earth 2. Revelation 18:11-19 the merchants of earth Q22What will be the extent of Babylon's final destruction? Revelation 18:21-24 Athrown down – never heard of again!

  16. Revelation Seminars 23 The Two Suppers Q23"Salvation and glory and power belong to God." Revelation 19:1. What special time comes at the same time as the destruction of Babylon? Revelation 19:7,9 (Read Rev 19:1-10) Athe wedding supper of the Lamb & bride Q24In contrast to the wedding supper of the Lamb to which believers are invited, to what supper are rebellious unbelievers condemned? Revelation 19:17,18 (Read Revelation 19:11-21) Athe supper of the birds – flesh!

  17. Revelation Seminars 23 quiz • Q discussion • Babylon will never reform. • To follow God we must separate ourselves from Babylon. • We will have to decide at the time of the suppers as to which one we wish to be involved in. • In separating from Babylon God calls us to become part of His people represented by the woman of Revelation 12. • Q yes/no/not sure • 5. Do you choose to separate from Babylon and join those who remain faithful to Jesus Christ, His Word and His Ten Commandments?

  18. Revelation Seminars 23 QWhat will it mean for you to choose to separate from Babylon and join those who remain faithful to Jesus Christ, His Word and His ten commandments? What are the issues you face with your commitment to “come out of Babylon”? A NewChurchLife Resource – peter@newchurchlife.com My Response...

  19. 23 Revelation Seminars Babylon the Great Messages from Patmos for Today!

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