BIG IDEA: To follow Jesus is to bring life where Babylon has extracted it.
Babylon’s obituary begins with her death announcement and biography in verses 1-2. Echoing the prophets Isaiah (21:9) and Jeremiah (51:8), this repetition underscores the certainty of her demise.
To make sense of all this, think back to Genesis where God dreamed of Eden becoming a fruitful garden city and people partnering with Him to fill earth with His glory in at least 3 ways:
- As priests who expand God’s Sacred Sanctuary
- As cultivators of creation
- As heirs who multiply His royal image
We’ve been ending each Revelation 17-18 lesson with questions that open our eyes to ways we can be unwittingly captivated by Babylon’s allure. Today’s question is: “Where have I been glorifying God in modern Babylon, and where am I still falling for her arrogant attractions and false sense of security?” And here’s a bonus question: “What tools and habits are helping you maintain focus on the beauty of Christ?”
