Revelation 18: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Revelation 18 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

Another angel proclaims the fall of Babylon, saying she has become a dwelling for demons and unclean spirits (vv. 1-2). This judgment occurs because all nations partook of her sexual immorality and luxury (v.

Key verse

“I heard another voice from heaven, saying, “Come out of her, my people, that you have no participation in her sins, and that you don’t receive of her plagues,”
Revelation 18:4 (WEB)

Outline

Revelation 18:1–2 Announcement of Babylon's Fall
Revelation 18:3–8 The Reasons for Judgment
Revelation 18:9–14 Mournful Reaction of the Kings and Merchants
Revelation 18:15–19 Desolation and Mourning
Revelation 18:20–24 Heaven's Rejoicing and Final Destruction

Discussion questions

In v2, what does the angel proclaim about Babylon's condition?
What do the merchants mourn over in vv. 11-12?
In v20, why are the saints encouraged to rejoice over Babylon's destruction?
In v24, why is the blood of prophets and saints significant to Babylon's judgment?
When have you experienced a 'great city' or success fall suddenly in your life?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Revelation 18: Jeremiah 51, Revelation 17, Jeremiah 50.

Before next time: read Revelation 19.