New Testament in a Year – Revelation 18

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?