1. Who do you think the
people are who are mentioned in verse 1?
likely the
redeemed
2. Why do the people say
that God is true and righteous?
He judged
the great whore and avenged the blood of his servants.
3. What is meant by the
phrase “her smoke rose up forever and ever”?
The
destruction of Babylon is complete and final.
4. Who is the wife in verse
7?
the
redeemed, the church
5. What metaphor for the
saints is given in verse 9?
guests; So
the saints are both the bride and the guests.
6. Why is John prohibited
from worshiping in verse 10?
He tried
to worship a creature / one who was not God.
7. What do you think the
sharp sword represents (v. 15)?
the word
of God
Also
see:
Ephesians 6:17;
Hebrews 4:12
8. What do you think is
intended to be conveyed by the gruesome scene in verse 18?
the
severity of God’s judgment against the wicked
9. Who is destroyed at the
end of chapter 19?
the sea
beast and land beast (the false prophet) of chapter 13 and
the rulers of wicked governments and their followers
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