STW ARCHIVES STW-REV 17
22 WEEKLY READERS
Arkansas- Beverly
Kentucky - Jackie, Barb, Genny, Billie
Louisiana-Suzan,
Missouri - Marvine
Tennessee - Gail, Joy, Shirley
Utah - Sandy, Paul, Drue
Revelation 17
1. What action is to be carried out in the opening scene of chapter 17?
judgment of the great city
2. How widespread is the influence of the great harlot?
very widespread; she sits on many waters (interpreted by some to indicate peoples and nations), kings and inhabitants of the earth have been influenced by her
3. Describe the woman (4,5). How might this description relate to the characteristics of an evil city?
arrayed in purple and scarlet, decked with gold, and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand; wealth and immorality of a city
4. Describe the woman’s relationship with the church.
severe persecution of the church (v. 6)
5. Who will be surprised at the beast’s end (v. 3,8)?
those whose names are not written in the book of life
6. Is the wicked influence of the world ended by verse 10?
no
7. The figures in verses 11-13 are in opposition to whom (v. 14)?
the Lamb
8. Who would ultimately destroy the woman?
other evil forces (16)
9. How is this destruction of the woman viewed by God?
it fulfills His will
10. What was the position of the woman/the great city relative to other powerful forces?
She reigned over them.