The Fall of Babylon—Revelation 18:1–24 Open It 1. *Why do you think many people enjoy seeing the rich, the great, and the famous toppled from their lofty pedestals? 2. What is the most extreme or humiliating fall from power you have ever seen someone undergo? 3. What place epitomizes evil to you? Explore It 1. What amazing sight did John see? (18:1) 2. How did John describe the angel he saw coming down from heaven? (18:1) 3. What pronouncement did the angel bring? (18:2) 4. Why did the angel say that Babylon was being judged? (18:3) 5. What did a voice from heaven urge? (18:4) 6. What specific message of judgment did the angel bring concerning Babylon’s sins? (18:5, 8) 7. *How will the fall of Babylon affect rulers and merchants all over the earth? (18:9, 11, 15) 8. *What will happen to Babylon’s wealth? (18:10–19) 9. Why will the merchants be upset? (18:11–13, 15) 10. *Why will the sea captains and sailors be upset over the destruction of Babylon? (18:17–19) 11. Why will Babylon be judged? (18:20) 12. What instructions did the angel give for heaven and its inhabitants? (18:20) 13. Near the end of the vision of Babylon’s fall, what did a mighty angel do? (18:21) 14. What did the mighty angel’s action illustrate? (18:21) 15. How will Babylon be judged? (18:22–23) 16. What symbol of violence was found in Babylon? (18:24) Get It 1. What is pride and why is it dangerous? 2. How is your view of God expanded when you read that mere creatures (such as angels) have great authority and splendor? 3. What do you think Babylon symbolizes or represents? 4. What warning does the harlot’s fate offer us today? 5. Why do you think the kings, merchants, and sailors are singled out to mourn the great city’s fall? 6. What does the harlot’s fate tell you about God? (18:4–8, 20) 7. *In what ways can we become ensnared by wealth? 8. *What can we do to avoid being slaves to money? 9. What will be Babylon’s most glaring sins? 10. What worldly attitudes and actions hinder us from having an impact on the world around us? Apply It 1. What can you do to maintain a spirit of humility as you go about your day? 2. *What is one step you can take today to put things and money in proper perspective? 3. How can you comfort a suffering friend with the message that God sees every injustice and will one day right every wrong?