The driving theme of the passage is the progress of the Gospel through the proclamation of Christ. Many terms are used in the text to describe proclaiming Christ and none of them requires an official position of leadership. Instead, a trust in the Lord will lead us to be courageous and to speak the word of God without fear.
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.
All Christians know Christ and fellowship with Christ. These alone provide the content and encouragement for us to tell people about the Savior. If we trust Him, we will also act upon that trust and proclaim Christ fearlessly.
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!
Sin isn’t just something we struggle with—it’s a master that enslaves every person apart from Christ. But through His death and resurrection, Jesus broke the power of sin and set believers free. In this lesson, we’ll explore what it means to be enslaved to sin, how Christ’s sacrifice delivers us, and how God’s grace transforms us to become slaves of righteousness, walking in freedom and sanctification.
Since the fall, mankind has exchanged the truth of God for lies—worshipping the creation instead of the Creator. From idols of silver and gold to self-worship and nature adoration, people chase what is seen and forget the One who made it all. But God is not silent about this. His Word shows us that creation worship leads to judgment, while true worship of the Creator leads to life. Jesus died to free us from these empty pursuits and restore our hearts to the only One worthy of worship—our Creator and Redeemer. In this lesson, we see that Christ’s blood redeems us from idolatry so we can live in joyful, wholehearted devotion to the God who made and saved us.
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.
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.
