The Fall of Babylon - Revelation 18:1-24
Understand It
- What amazing sight did John see? (18:1)
- How did John describe the angel he saw coming down from heaven? (18:1)
- What pronouncement did the angel bring? (18:2)
- Why did the angel say that Babylon was being judged? (18:3)
- What did a voice from heaven urge? (18:4)
- What specific message of judgment did the angel bring concerning Babylon’s sins? (18:5, 8)
- How will the fall of Babylon affect rulers and merchants all over the earth? (18:9, 11, 15)
- What will happen to Babylon’s wealth? (18:10-19)
- Why will the merchants be upset? (18:11-13, 15)
- Why will the sea captains and sailors be upset over the destruction of Babylon? (18:17-19)
- Why will Babylon be judged? (18:20)
- What instructions did the angel give for heaven and its inhabitants? (18:20)
- Near the end of the vision of Babylon’s fall, what did a mighty angel do? (18:21)
- What did the mighty angel’s action illustrate? (18:21)
- How will Babylon be judged? (18:22-23)
- What symbol of violence was found in Babylon? (18:24)
Apply It
- What can you do to maintain a spirit of humility as you go about your day?
- What is one step you can take today to put things and money in proper perspective?
- How can you comfort a suffering friend with the message that God sees every injustice and will one day right every wrong?
