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Who is this "Mystery Babylon" and why are two chapters devoted to it? Earlier this week I asked everyone to look up some facts on “Babylon”, where did it originate, and what did it stand for? Knowing these things will help us shape a better understanding of these passages.

Questions For Our 13th Week- Isaiah 13-14 and Revelation 17-18

1. Before we look at both chapters take the time to read the following from Isaiah, it will help you better understand the passages and to more clearly see that God indeed has always had a specific plan – and chapters 17 and 18 of Revelation demonstrate the culmination of that plan. Read Isaiah Chapter 13:1-11 and all of Chapter 14.
   1. What is Satan’s plan according to this text?
      1. ANSWER: To elevate himself above God
   2. What is God’s plan according to the same text?
      1. ANSWER: To judge and destroy Satan and all of his followers.
2. Read Chapters 17 and 18. These chapters cover the judgment and destruction of Babylon as a world religion and dominant world ruler, and as symbol of worldwide economic influence, a one world economy. In Chapter 17 Babylon represents the one world false religion that the false prophet will oversee and is supported by the first beast, the Antichrist. In verse 1 this false religion is called the “Great Whore, or Harlot” can you determine what the phrase “many waters” represent or symbolize? (see 17:15)
   1. ANSWER: These are peoples and nations of the world who become the followers of the false prophet – an ecumenical false religion that is worldwide.
3. “Babylon the Great”. Where did Babylon come from and what was it’s primary intention. (See Genesis 10:10-11 and 11:1-9)
   1. ANSWER: Nimrod was the father of the Babylonians, they’re goal was to lift themselves above God and follow after pagan gods. A worldwide dominion was their objective.
4. In Chapter 17, verse 9, what are these 7 mountains referring to?
   1. ANSWER: The Roman Empire.
5. In verse 11, what is this referring to, who are the 7, and how can it also be 8?
   1. ANSWER: It refers to seven roman emperors, five prior to John’s writing, the emperor during John’s time and the last emperor, the Middle Eastern ruler who will do the bidding of Satan – the Anti-Christ. The eighth a reference to the Anti-Christ, ruling through this 7th and last pagan World Ruler.
6. What are ten horns referring to? Can you think of some examples? Read Daniel 7:15-28, then comment on what these ten horns represent.
   1. ANSWER: Ten Kings or people in authority who give their authority and power over to the Anti-Christ.
7. Read 17:18. Now that you’ve studied this chapter do you believe this chapter refers to one world rule, authority and false religion or a one world economy?
   1. ANSWER: One world rule and a one world false religion that will be opposed to God.
8. Chapter 18 also covers Babylon’s judgment, this time the focus is on lifestyle. For chapter 18 we’ll focus on the fact that this Babylon is the one world economy. Read chapter 18 and as you do note below each verse that refers to merchants, merchandise, and lifestyle, there are at least 12 that I found – list them below.
   1. ANSWER: Verses 3, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, and 23

Have a great week everyone!

Yours in Christ,

Wes