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Steve Wiggins of GroundworksMinistries.com is sharing a devotional from the New Testament book of Revelation, Chapter Seventeen.
Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who is seated on many waters, 2 with whom the kings of the earth have committed sexual immorality, and with the wine of whose sexual immorality the dwellers on earth have become drunk.” 3 And he carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness, and I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was full of blasphemous names, and it had seven heads and ten horns. 4 The woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and jewels and pearls, holding in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the impurities of her sexual immorality. 5 And on her forehead was written a name of mystery: “Babylon the great, mother of prostitutes and of earth's abominations.” 6 And I saw the woman, drunk with the blood of the saints, the blood of the martyrs of Jesus.15 And the angel said to me, “The waters that you saw, where the harlot is seated, are peoples and multitudes and nations and languages. 16 And the ten horns [which are kings] that you saw, they and the beast will hate the harlot. They will make her desolate and naked, and devour her flesh and burn her up with fire, 17 for God has put it into their hearts to carry out his purpose by being of one mind and handing over their royal power to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled. 18 And the woman that you saw is the great city that has dominion over the kings of the earth.” After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was made bright with his glory. 2 And he called out with a mighty voice,“Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great!4 Then I heard another voice from heaven saying,“Come out of her, my people, lest you take part in her sins, lest you share in her plagues; 5 for her sins are heaped high as heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities. 6 Pay her back as she herself has paid back others, and repay her double for her deeds; mix a double portion for her in the cup she mixed. 7 As she glorified herself and lived in luxury, so give her a like measure of torment and mourning, since in her heart she says, ‘I sit as a queen, I am no widow, and mourning I shall never see.' 9 And the kings of the earth, who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her, will weep and wail over her when they see the smoke of her burning.11 And the merchants of the earth weep and mourn for her, since no one buys their cargo anymore, 12 cargo of gold, silver, jewels, pearls, fine linen, purple cloth, silk, scarlet cloth, all kinds of scented wood, all kinds of articles of ivory, all kinds of articles of costly wood, bronze, iron and marble, 13 cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, frankincense, wine, oil, fine flour, wheat, cattle and sheep, horses and chariots, and slaves, that is, human souls.14 “The fruit for which your soul longed has gone from you, and all your delicacies and your splendors are lost to you, never to be found again!”15 The merchants of these wares, who gained wealth from her, will stand
Transformative Truth: Don't let the world lure you away from Jesus. Babylon = Worldliness Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world - the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions - is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. - 1 John 2:15-17 Don't let the world lure you away from Jesus. THE HARLOT 1. Her seductive appeal 2. Her sinful abominations 3. Her satanic alliance 4. Her surprising annihilation THE HERO Don't let the world lure you away from Jesus.
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Revelation 17 - Beauty and The Beast by Redemption Church
Revelation 17 is a powerful reminder of the dangers of being led astray by worldly influence. The enemy's tactic is subtle—making sin look appealing and harmless while hiding its real cost. It takes you further than you planned, keeps you longer than you expected, and costs more than you ever imagined. Learn how you can forsake that which the world offers and attach your life to the Lamb in this compelling message.
Revelation 17 is a powerful reminder of the dangers of being led astray by worldly influence. The enemy's tactic is subtle—making sin look appealing and harmless while hiding its real cost. It takes you further than you planned, keeps you longer than you expected, and costs more than you ever imagined. Learn how you can forsake that which the world offers and attach your life to the Lamb in this compelling message.
The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Revelation with a look at chapter 17. Here, God judges and destroys “Babylon the Great” for leading the nations into idolatry and for persecuting and murdering the saints.
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Dr. Thurman Hayes Jr. teaching on Revelation 17-18, on Wednesday night March 12, 2025.
Vintage City Church // The Book of Revelation: Revelation 17 // Gary PetersRevelation 17 sets the stage for the completion of Christ's triumph over evil and the restoration of God's original design for humanity and the world.
The Scarlet Beast and its destruction of Babylon is all part of God sovereign plan.
Pastor JD talks about those bewildering and puzzling times in our lives when nothing makes any sense and how God, as only He can, makes it make sense.
Pastor JD talks about those bewildering and puzzling times in our lives when nothing makes any sense and how God, as only He can, makes it make sense.Social MediaProphecy Website: http://jdfarag.orgMobile/TV Apps: https://subsplash.com/calvarychapelkaneohe/appChurch Website: http://www.calvarychapelkaneohe.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JDFarag/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JDFarag/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JDFarag/
Revelation 17 exposes the deception of worldly power and false hope, warning against idolizing temporary things. True wisdom comes from surrendering to Christ, the only lasting prize. While the world's system ultimately leads to destruction, God's kingdom endures. Believers are called to recognize deception, trust in His sovereignty, and live for eternity.
Idolatry, false religion, is spiritual harlotry and Babylon is the locus idolatry.
Pastor JD talks about why it is that sin can be so seductive, despite the fact that sin can also be so destructive both in and to our lives as Christians.
Pastor JD talks about why it is that sin can be so seductive, despite the fact that sin can also be so destructive both in and to our lives as Christians.
Pastor JD talks about why it is that sin can be so seductive, despite the fact that sin can also be so destructive both in and to our lives as Christians.Social MediaProphecy Website: http://jdfarag.orgMobile/TV Apps: https://subsplash.com/calvarychapelkaneohe/appChurch Website: http://www.calvarychapelkaneohe.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JDFarag/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JDFarag/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JDFarag/
Revelation 17 unpacks a powerful prophetic picture of judgment upon Mystery Babylon, the Great Whore, symbolizing Jerusalem's spiritual adultery and rejection of Christ. By aligning with the beast (Rome), Jerusalem meets its end, fulfilling Old Testament warnings and Christ's prophecies. As the Lamb overcomes, we're reminded of God's sovereignty, His justice, and the eternal reign of His kingdom. *****Support This Channel*****Paypal: https://paypal.me/jimivision?locale.x=en_USMonthly Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JimivisionCash App: https://cash.app/$JimivisionVenmo: https://venmo.com/Jimmy-Cooper-17 Contact KenEmail: askbible4family@gmail.com Phone: 401-47-BIBLE https://www.bible4.family Mail To:Jimmy CooperJimivision MediaP.O. Box 654Hixson, TN 37343
If you were to read through the Bible, you'd eventually reach the book of Revelation, where you encounter a strange world filled with images of swords, dragons, angels, bizarre beasts, and visions of the end of the world. Some have attempted to decipher a hidden code that will reveal secrets about the future. Others view it as a call to retreat from the world. But we believe it's neither of these. Instead, Revelation serves as a wake-up call to radical discipleship in a broken world.Today we talk about the problem and how we can discern the present challenges.Support the show
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After the seven bowls of wrath, we get the fate of Babylon, the spiritual capitol of the first beast. This is the imperial city of the great world government that is arrayed against God and His people.
Why the vision of the woman riding on the scarlet beast is a warning to the church and a call to holiness. Rev. Jon Hall | February 3, 2025 ----------------------------------------------- We're Incarnation Tallahassee! Visit our website! www.incarnationtallahassee.org/ Watch the Livestream youtube.com/live/ZSeuKYY3J2w
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Let us fix our hearts and minds on the grandeur of God's righteous judgment, a truth proclaimed from the pages of His eternal Word. As we delve into the mystery of divine justice upon Babylon, that city of ancient pride and rebellion, we are drawn to the sovereign orchestration of God in the affairs of nations, “For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will” (Revelation 17:17). Babylon—first among the Gentile kingdoms to subdue God's chosen people, Israel—was not merely a tool of conquest but an instrument of divine discipline. Thus saith the Lord through His prophet, "And I will render unto Babylon and to all the inhabitants of Chaldea all their evil that they have done in Zion in your sight, saith the Lord" (Jeremiah 51:24). How sobering is this truth: God, who raises up rulers and nations, also casts them down for their pride and iniquity. Babylon, far more than an ancient empire, stands as a symbol of every false system of worship and rebellion against the Most High. From her idolatrous foundations to her end-time personification as the harlot of Revelation 17, she epitomizes humanity's defiance against the holy God. As we contemplate this, let us marvel at the divine paradox: God's sovereign use of evil to accomplish His purposes while rendering just recompense to wickedness. Babylon's rise and fall unveil both the holiness of God and the rebellious heart of man. Yet, in these judgments, we see the gospel's shadow—pointing to the ultimate victory of Christ, the Lamb who was slain, who will one day cause every knee to bow and every tongue to confess His Lordship. Visit our website for more resources and teachings: faithfoundations.church
As The Day Draws Near 32 || "Marvel Greatly" (Revelation 17-18), by Todd Hostetter, January 26, 2025. Visit summitwestolive.org for more info about SUMMIT CHURCH in West Olive, MI.
[audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2025/01/2025_01_26.mp3"][/audio] We need to recap last week's discussion of Babylon as a city and a godless world system. In these two chapters, we see the downfall of both Babylonian concepts. This will be the most catastrophic and devastating event this world has ever seen. So, let's delve into both chapters and see what God has for us.
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There is one thing for sure that will happen whether a person believes it or not. The world's system, which has been and continues to be anti-God, will be brought down and judged. This will be the prelude to the Second Coming of Christ. [audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2025/01/2025_01_19.mp3"][/audio]
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Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today's readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Journey with us through Revelation 17 at Into the Word, a radio and online program committed to reading, loving, and living the whole Counsel of God. In this program we will work our way chapter by chapter through the whole Bible. Our host and Bible teacher for this adventure is Pastor Paul Carter. If you are interested in additional resources or previous episodes in the series, you can find those at https://intotheword.ca/. If you would like to support the program or our monthly mission partner, you can do so at https://intotheword.ca/how-to-support-the-into-the-word-podcast-bible-commentary. To connect with our Bible readers and Into the Word listeners, connect with us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/In2theWord
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What does it mean to behold Christ? Together, we are studying the New Testament, one chapter at a time, and answering this very question. Join us as we dive deep into details of the New Testament and behold Jesus as the centerpiece of God's sovereign plan of redemption. Today, we are journeying through Revelation 17. You can follow along with us in Behold | A Study of the New Testament. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for the Behold bundle and for beautiful products that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more. Find a free digital copy of the Behold reading plan here. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Subscribe to the Daily Grace Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and Read the Bible in a year with us in the Bible App. Click here for a transcript of this episode