1. THE GREAT HARLOT

2. JUDGMENT - GREAT HARLOT Rev. 17:1-18:24
The harlot is the city of Rome
All the kings of the earth commit immorality with her (17:1, 2)
Sits on the Beast (17:3)
Drunk on blood of the saints (17:6)
Sits on seven hills (17:9)
Water she sits on are peoples and nations (17:15, 16)
The great city ruling over the kings of the world (17:18)

3. JUDGMENT - GREAT HARLOT Rev. 17:1-18:24
Harlot Destroyed by the Beast & Ten Kings
Rev. 17:16-17
Beast is Roman Empire ruled by emperors that will lead it into judgment (Rev. 17:7-11)
Seven heads represent the rulers of the Roman Empire
Ten horn are ten kings who have the authority like the beast (Rev. 17:12-18)
Have one purpose: to give power and authority to the beast

4. JUDGMENT - GREAT HARLOT Rev. 17:1-18:24
Heads of Beast are Emperors
Rev. 17:9-11
Seven heads = seven kings
Five fallen: Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero
One is - Vespasian (AD 69-79)
Not yet, remain a little while - Titus (AD 79-81)
Eighth - Domitian (AD 81-96)

5. JUDGMENT - GREAT HARLOT Rev. 17:1-18:24
Great Harlot Condemned for Persecution of Christians
Rev. 18:24
Babylon’s sins
Dwelling place of demons
Prison of every unclean spirit
Prison of every unclean and hateful bird
All nations drank of her immortality
Kings of the earth have a committed immorality with her
Merchants have become rich by her sensuality

6. JUDGMENT - GREAT HARLOT Rev. 17:1-18:24
Great Harlot Condemned for Persecution of Christians
Rev. 18:24
People called out of Babylon
Not to participate in hers sins to not receive her plagues
God’s judgment
Sin piled high to heaven
God remembered her iniquities
God gave her back double according to her deeds
Receive torment and mourning for her pride

7. GOD’S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT Rev. 19:1-21
Praise to God for Judgment
Rev. 19:1-6
Hallelujah = Praise God
Halal - praise
Jah-God
Those who offer praise for judgment of the harlot
Great multitude in heaven (Redeemed)
Twenty-four elders & living creatures
Bond-servants

8. GOD’S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT Rev. 19:1-21
Marriage Feast of the Lamb
Rev. 19:7-10
Saints invited to the marriage feast
Marriage of the Lamb has come
Bride is ready - Dressed in fine linen = righteous deeds
Relationship between God and his people depicted as a marriage (Hos. 2:19-20; Isa. 54:5; Matt. 22:10)
Blessed are those invited to the marriage feast points happy fulfillment for the faithful

9. GOD’S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT Rev. 19:1-21
White Horse Rider’s Victory
Rev. 19:11-18
Description of rider
Faithful and true
Judges with righteousness
Wages war, Armies of heaven follow him
Eyes of flaming fire
Many diadems on His head
Name called the word of God
Sharp sword from his mouth to smite nations
King of kings and Lord of lords
Assurance of Christ’s victory over Rome

10. GOD’S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT Rev. 19:1-21
Defeat of Beast & False Prophet Announced
Rev. 19:19-21
Beast and kings of the earth make war with rider of white horse
Beast and false prophet thrown into the lake of fire
False prophet deceived those who had the mark of the beast and worshipped his image
Rest were killed by the sword from the mouth of Him who sits on the white horse