Summary of Revelation 18:9-20
The evil kings will mourn Babylon when destruction comes to her. The merchants will cry because no one will buy their goods. They will be terrified at Babylon’s torment. All the sailors will mourn, too.
BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 23, Day 4: Revelation 18:9-20
10a) The kings of the earth will mourn because they will lose money because the inhabitants are dead. The merchants will mourn because no one will be left to buy their goods. Those who earn a living by the sea will mourn because there will be no one to trade with. Everyone in these groups is out for themselves.
b) True treasure is found in God and His work. True treasure is stored in heaven. It cannot be stolen. It shows if that person, organization, or nation is out for themselves or helping others in this world. It also shows if you are for God, a believer, and doing His work in your life.
11) They are called to rejoice for God has kept His promises to remember His people and exercise judgment on the people’s enemies who have harmed them.
12) This is a hard one. There are so many evils and injustices in the world. Human trafficking, the drug epidemic, adultery, persecution — anything that harms others.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 23, Day 4: Revelation 18:9-20
It’s interesting how selfish people can be even when they see the power of God firsthand.
End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 23, Day 4: Revelation 18:9-20
What the merchants mourn are all luxuries, not necessities (food, clothing, shelter). These groups have used others for their profits and gains.
We do not rejoice in the actual judgment itself; instead, we rejoice in the fact that it is righteous judgment for actions against God and His people.
All of these groups are simply out for themselves. When you live a life like that, you should expect to not find fulfillment and to find judgment, too.
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