The call to depart from Babylon is the culmination of the multitudinous and resounding call of Scripture that God’s people be separate, be set apart from this world, and in some cases, actually leave the place of contaminants. In this study, we examine what Babylon is and what it represents and why our need for separation is reflected in the final call of God for the tribulation saints to leave Babylon. The implications of this call for us are these: 1) See the world for what it is, a harlot; 2) See the Devil’s ploy behind the harlot; 3) Delight yourself in the Lord; 4) Run from Babylon and run toward Jerusalem.
The bowl judgments reveal the last of the judgments of God that bring utter devastation on the earth: sores, bloody waters, fire, darkness, preparation for the Armageddon, and the fall of Babylon. Amid all these supernatural and extraordinary plagues, men refuse to repent but blaspheme the name of the God of heaven. The Lord’s message to the churches in the present age is found in verse 15, “Stay awake.” The final battle of this age is coming and He wants all who call upon His name to be on His side of the battle-line when that day comes.
The third sign in heaven introduces the bowl judgments in which the wrath of God is finished. The judgment of God is His first order of business as He establishes His kingdom on earth. When He comes who is the almighty, the all-powerful, the omnipotent, He roots out all wickedness and corruption from His world. But there is mercy to those who are redeemed by the blood of the Lamb who follow Him wherever He goes. All who are overcomers in Christ find their strength and steadfastness in the Savior. Depend on Him, follow Him, obey Him, and love Him supremely.
We separate from the world, shun the darkness, and reject conformity to this age. Babylon will crumble, all her patrons left to mourn; but we press on, seeking the lasting city which is to come—the new Jerusalem to come.
The call for alertness is the call to enlist in His army. May we follow the Lamb, stay awake, and fight for Him. Long live King Jesus!
There is mercy in the blood of Jesus is for all who repent and follow Him. But the “King of the nations” and “the ruler of the kings of the earth” will indeed destroy all who corrupt His world.
Jesus, our High Priest, understands our struggles because He Himself experienced suffering and temptation. Though He was fully human, He remained sinless, passing every test that we fail. Because of His perfect obedience, He can sympathize with our weaknesses and offer us grace in our time of need. His compassion is not distant but deeply personal—He knows our pain, intercedes for us, and invites us to approach God with confidence. This lesson explores how Christ’s role as our compassionate High Priest gives us hope, mercy, and strength to persevere.
In the Old Testament, priests continually offered sacrifices for sin, but their work was never complete. They were temporary, limited by death, and their offerings could not fully take away sin. In contrast, Jesus is our forever priest—His sacrifice on the cross was once for all, securing full forgiveness and eternal salvation for those who trust in Him. Now, He lives forever, interceding on our behalf before God. This lesson explores how Christ’s eternal priesthood brings us lasting hope, complete redemption, and the confidence to draw near to God.
Who is your master—sin or righteousness? The Bible makes it clear that we all serve a master, and there are only two choices: we are either slaves to sin, leading to death, or slaves to God, leading to righteousness and eternal life. Christ’s sacrifice on the cross wasn’t just to free us from sin’s grip—it was to redeem us as His own, transforming our hearts to love righteousness. This lesson explores the biblical truth of belonging to Christ, not as a burden, but as a joyful calling that leads to true freedom and life.
Paul is in Athens and finds a city full of idols. What does he do? He preaches the Gospel to all the people there everyday! What is this Gospel message that Paul preaches? Let’s find out!
Paul and Silas find themselves in prison at Philippi when an earthquake struck. When the prison doors flew open, the prison jailer was about to take his own life. Paul cried out for him to stop. See how God saves this man!
Some men started teaching the Gentiles that they couldn’t be saved unless they were Jewish, but this was wrong. We will see how the church overcomes this false teaching.
