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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 22, Day 4: Revelation 17:7-14

January 22, 2025January 18, 2025 by atozmom, posted in BSF Revelation: The Hope 2024/2025

Summary of Revelation 17:7-14

The angel explains to John what he saw: The beast will be destroyed. Unbelievers will be astonished. There are 7 kings, 5 have fallen, 1 is ruling now, and the other will rule for a little while in the future. The beast is the 8th king who will be destroyed.

There will be 10 kings who have not yet received a kingdom. They will come to power for 1 hour and will give their power to the beast. They will fight the Lamb but will lose.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 22, Day 4: Revelation 17:7-14

9a) The angel will explain to John the mystery of the woman and of the beast she rides.

b) They came from the Abyss to destroy the Lamb and God’s people.

c) The Lamb/Jesus/God will win!

d) Immense. I know that God will win in the end despite all human evil and sin. I’m encouraged that Jesus will be the ultimate judge and will vindicate all believers.

10) In Revelation 17:8, the beast is described as, “The beast, which you saw, once was, now is not, and yet will come up out of the Abyss and go to its destruction.” In Revelation 1:4, God is described as “who is, and who was, and who is to come.” Revelation 1:8 say, “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” Revelation 4:8 says, “…who was, and is, and is to come.”

The Lord is, was, and is to come. The beast was, is not, and yet will come up.” The Lord is omnipresent, always existing. He is present. The beast is spoken of in the past tense. He was and now is not existing and yet will come up only to be destroyed. God will live; the beast will die.

11a) The angel is about to give John clues to the future, so one must be wise to understand them. The wisdom comes from God.

b) I gain wisdom by praying, reading the Bible, meditating on God’s Word, and listening for God’s voice in my head. When I do this, the results are always positive. I walk in God’s ways and do His will. I make fewer mistakes. I learn from my mistakes.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 22, Day 4: Revelation 17:7-14

Great lesson on understanding that God is the Almighty who will be the last one standing at the End Times. Also, good to remember that wisdom is what we gain when we do seek God and His purpose for our lives.

End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 22, Day 4: Revelation 17:7-14

The beast here is connected with the beast of Revelation 13.

The 7 mountains are associated with Rome’s famous 7 hills. But the Greek word means mountains, not hills. Mountains can stand for governments in the Bible (Daniel 2:35)

Here, many Bible scholars agree that the 7 heads represent the 7 kings and kingdoms we see in Revelation 17:10.

The 7 kings with the 5 who have past, 1 who is present, and 1 to come is historically one of the most difficult passages in Revelation to interpret. Some see this as 5 old world kingdoms (Egypt, Assyria, Babylonia, Medo-Persia, and Greece) that no longer exist. The existing one would be Rome. The one to come would be Rome 2.0.

It is agreed that the 8th king is the Antichrist.

The 10 kings to come in verse 12 is hard to interpret, too. Remember Daniel saw a beast with 10 horns, too. Some see this number as literal or as symbolic. Some see it as a confederation like in Daniel 2:24-45 It is clear that these kings will join the Antichrist/Satan in the final battle.

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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 22, Day 3: Revelation 17:3-6

January 21, 2025January 18, 2025 by atozmom, posted in BSF Revelation: The Hope 2024/2025

Summary of Revelation 17:3-6

John next sees a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that is covered with blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns. The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and was glittering with gold, precious stones, and pearls. She held a golden cup in her hand, filled with abominable things and the filth of her adulteries. The name written on her forehead was: Babylon the Great, the Mother of Prostitutes, and the abominations of the earth. The woman was drunk with the blood of God’s holy people, the blood of those who bore testimony to Jesus.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 22, Day 3: Revelation 17:3-6

6) John next sees a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that is covered with blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns. The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and was glittering with gold, precious stones, and pearls. She held a golden cup in her hand, filled with abominable things and the filth of her adulteries. The name written on her forehead was: Babylon the Great, the Mother of Prostitutes, and the abominations of the earth. The woman was drunk with the blood of God’s holy people, the blood of those who bore testimony to Jesus.

7a) She’s a prostitute whose mission is to destroy God’s people. She does this by luring them into sin and getting them to turn from God.

b) 2 Chronicles 36:15-21 tells us about the Fall of Jerusalem and how God’s people were exiled to Babylon. Jeremiah 39:1-10 tells of how Nebuchadnezzar marched against Jerusalem and laid siege to it. Daniel 5 describes how Daniel interpreted the writing on the wall for King Belshazzar of Babylon. All of these tell of the evil of Babylon and how God used the country and kings as punishment for His disobedient people. The woman is the same.

8 ) The attractions of the world are simply shallow with no meaning and purpose behind them. They are fleeting and temporary; whereas, God and His glory are eternal. I’m attracted to God because you feel empty once you obtain the attractions of the world, but you always fill whole and satisfied with God.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 22, Day 3: Revelation 17:3-6

Great lesson on not being deceived by looks, appearances, and the flashiness of this world but by holding fast to God.

End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 22, Day 3: Revelation 17:3-6

We saw this beast in Revelation 13:1.

She is blasphemous, but she fools the earth’s people into appearing religious.

Remember that purple was the color of royalty in ancient times and Rome. Scarlet was an expensive dye only used by the rich as well.

Notice she only has abominations and filth aka sin. Abominations can be anything that’s detestable. It can also be idolatrous beliefs.

Many Roman prostitutes wore headbands with their names on them.

The prostitute is drunk/revels in her persecution of God’s people.

Remember, Babylon represents sin and rebellion against God. They want to destroy God’s people.

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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 22, Day 2: Revelation 17:1-2

January 20, 2025January 18, 2025 by atozmom, posted in BSF Revelation: The Hope 2024/2025

Summary of Revelation 17:1-2

An angel tells John to come and see the punishment of the great prostitute who committed adultery with the kings of the earth.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 22, Day 2: Revelation 17:1-2

3a) The angel will show John the punishment of the great prostitute.

b) The woman influenced the kings and inhabitants of the earth (usually unbelievers).

4) The adultery is putting the woman before God and bowing down and worshiping her. Adultery here is synonymous with adultery.

5) Good question. I’d say no public figure. I’m just not influenced by them. I can be distracted by social media and other activities and hobbies rather than devotion to God mainly because I’m just lazy and it’s easy.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 22, Day 2: Revelation 17:1-2

We must always be wary of putting things above God.

End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 22, Day 2: Revelation 17:1-2

We’ve already seen Babylon’s fall. Now, in Revelation 17 and 18, we’ll see the fall of Babylon in detail.

Fun Fact: Babylon is mentioned in the Bible 287 times. This is more than any other city except Jerusalem. So, you can see it’s importance.

Babylon was one of the first ancient civilizations. It had one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, which was supposed to be very beautiful. Babylon was used by God to punish Judah’s sins. They carried off God’s people into captivity.

Babylon is often used in the Bible as a symbol of idolatry, a lifestyle of sin, blasphemy, and an entity that persecutes God’s people.

The prostitute rules over many nations. The waters are most likely the Euphrates River, where Babylon sat. Her power can make kings and others drunk.

Marriage metaphors are popular in the Bible, especially in the Old Testament, where God’s relationship with mankind is described as such.

The prostitute represents sin and the allure of sin.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 22, Day 5: John 17:20-26

February 1, 2024January 27, 2024 by atozmom, posted in BSF John's Gospel: The Truth 2023/2024

Summary of John 17:20-26

Jesus prays for us to be in God and Jesus, to have glory, to have unity, to be with Jesus, and to see Jesus’ glory. Jesus has made the Father known to all so that the love of God may be in people and Christ be in us, too.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 22, Day 5: John 17:20-26

11a) Jesus prays for us to be in God and Jesus, to have glory, to have unity, to be with Jesus, and to see Jesus’ glory.

b) To be in God and Jesus, meaning, for me, to be closer to them.

c) Every day I feel I am closer to God and doing his will in my life.

12a) So that the world knows there is only One God and one way to God who is in control of the world. There is only One hope.

b) At church mainly. When I’m with other believers, I see the work God does in their lives and it gives me faith for Him to work in mine.

13) I can pray to have more of God and Jesus in others and to see their glory more. I can pray for more faith, hope, and joy, too.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 22, Day 5: John 17:20-26

I need to hear Jesus’ prayer for my life right now, don’t you? Great words!

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 22, Day 5: John 17:20-26

Unity among the body of Christ is important to Jesus. This helps others come to Christ when they see all believers together and acting as one.

Jesus wants to be with us and for us to see God’s glory.

Fun Fact: 17:24 is the only time Jesus says “I want” to God recorded in the Bible.

Jesus prays for our glory. It helps with unity, too.

The idea that the unity of God’s people would show the world that Jesus was sent from God the Father is repeated here. Unity also demonstrates Jesus’ love.

Jesus prays to be with us. Love has existed since the beginning.

Jesus’ work declares God’s name and reveals him.

Jesus prays that the love he receives from the Father would be in us, too, and that he would be in us.

Jesus’ mission was to reveal God’s glory so that we can share eternal life with Him.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 22, Day 3: John 17:6-10

January 30, 2024January 27, 2024 by atozmom, posted in BSF John's Gospel: The Truth 2023/2024

Summary of John 17:6-10

Jesus prays for his disciples. They have obeyed him and know everything comes from God. They accept Jesus and know he is from God. They are God’s and his. They glorify him.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 22, Day 3: John 17:6-10

6) The disciples have obeyed God’s word. They were given to Jesus by God.

7a) By the disciples’ belief in Jesus and by the works they will do when he is gone.

b) I can contemplate God’s glory and His word more and grow my faith in God. I can let the Holy Spirit guide me. I can praise God more. I can rejoice and be happy. I can praise and honor Christ and God.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 22, Day 3: John 17:6-10

I love Jesus’ heart for others and how he prays for our/their well-being.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 22, Day 3: John 17:6-10

Jesus lived out God’s goodness and righteousness.

God gave Jesus the disciples. Jesus then gave them to the world.

Believers belong to both God and the Son. We have Jesus glorified in us.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 22, Day 2: John 17:1-5

January 29, 2024January 27, 2024 by atozmom, posted in BSF John's Gospel: The Truth 2023/2024

Summary of John 17:1-5

Jesus prayed to God to glorify him so that he could glorify God. He says eternal life is granted to those that know God and himself. Jesus is finishing the work God sent him to do.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 22, Day 2: John 17:1-5

3a) Glorify means “to make glorious by bestowing honor, praise, or admiration; to elevate to celestial glory; to praise and worship God.” Believers glorify God by praising his name, bringing an offering, worshipping Him, and keeping his commands.

b) When Jesus is glorified, so is God, so by glorifying Jesus, God is glorified, too. He will bring God’s glory to those on earth to see, and, especially, to believers.

4a) Most people know about Jesus, meaning they know who he is. Christians know Jesus personally, as in they believe in him, worship him, does God’s will in their life, and grow closer to him by following his laws and decrees.

b) Having Jesus in my life gives my life meaning. It gives my work meaning, too. It motivates me to do His will.

5) Jesus had the same glory as God. However, after his death, Jesus’ glory grew because he became nothing for us. He was given the highest place next to God and his name is above all names. Every knee will bow before Jesus. “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word.” Hebrews 1:3

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 22, Day 2: John 17:1-5

I love contemplating the glory of God and Jesus because I can’t fully understand it.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 22, Day 2: John 17:1-5

Many Bible scholars consider this the greatest prayer recorded in the Bible.

Fun Fact: This is the only, continuous prayer of Jesus in the Gospels.

Note Jesus lifted his eyes to heaven, whereas most Christians bow their heads to pray today.

Jesus prayed for himself, but it was for God. Jesus can only be glorified if God is.

God’s glory is revealed when His worth and character are shown.

We should give reasons for our prayers, too. Glorifying God in some way.

We see the glory of God in Jesus’ death, as it was God’s plan.

Jesus has authority over us and is the one to grant eternal life.

We are God’s gift to Jesus. How magnificent!

Jesus glorified God his entire life with his faith, obedience, and work. Can we say the same thing?

Now, our work just needs to be done, too.

Jesus wants the same glory he had before he became human — a pristine glory.

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BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 22, Day 5: Psalm 46, Lamentations 3:22-23 & Others

February 2, 2023January 28, 2023 by atozmom, posted in BSF People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided 2022/2023

SUMMARY OF PSALM 46 & LAMENTATIONS 3:22-23

Psalm 46: God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. We will not fear. God is with us, our fortress. He can do all things.

Lamentations 3:22-23: “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.
²³They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 22, Day 5: Psalm 46, Lamentations 3:22-23 & Others

12) We are healed by Jesus’s wounds. We have peace because he died for us. Jesus takes away all of our sins when he suffered. He is our intercessor. Jesus will be at the right hand of God because of it.

13) Verse 1: God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. It really doesn’t get any more comforting than this.

14a) We^[a] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; ⁴perseverance, character; and character, hope. James says the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Perseverance helps us to be more mature and complete in God, lacking nothing. Suffering gives us the courage to keep at it. We pray more when we suffer; we grow closer to God, too.

b) Because God comforts us in our suffering, we can comfort others in theirs. Suffering produces endurance and hope. We are tested by sufferings. Suffering can make us overjoyed when God’s glory is revealed. We are blessed because we have the Spirit of glory.

15) I am unsure. It might be to achieve my goals. To experience more. To grow my faith and perseverance.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 22, Day 5: Psalm 46, Lamentations 3:22-23 & Others

I love the theme of perseverance here. Persevering is hard to do, but often yields the best things in our lives. Trials help us to persevere and overcome, bringing us closer to God and giving us a sense of self-worth.

End Notes BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 22, Day 5: Psalm 46, Lamentations 3:22-23 & Others

God provides even in our suffering. He can provide comfort.

When we suffer, we expereince God’s nearness.

God knows exactly what we need to grow with Him.

If we never suffered, we might never truly depend on God.

Suffering allows us to long for heaven.

Be still is the idea for humanity to stop opposing God, for he is the Great I Am. Instead, surrender.

God is compassionate even in His judgment. Every day we have new hope, mercy, and compassion from God.

God is faithful, indeed.