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Adult Study, the Book of Revelation

God's Judgment on Babylon
Chapters 17-18

1.  Contrast the nature of the destinies of the city (Woman) of 
Chapters 17-18 with the city (Woman) in Chapter 21.

2.  What indication is there  in 17:2 that the kings and peoples of 
earth had turned away from God to the wicked sovereignty of the sinful 
harlot.

3.  Identify the "One is" of 17:10.

4.  Is there any indication of what means God would use to hasten the 
fall of the wicked city. 

5.  John explains the meaning of his symbolism in Chapter 17.  How does 
he identify the following figures??
a.  woman
b.  beast
c.   seven heads
d.  ten horns
e.  waters

6.  Are there any reasons for identifying the woman as (a)emperial 
Rome(b)who had soveriegnty of the nations, (c)was the source of 
corruption and(d) persecuted the saints?

7.  What effects did the violent fall of the wicked "city" have on the 
kings, merchants and peoples of the earth (chapter 18)?  Why in such 
drammatic porportions?