BSF Lesson 22

Adult Questions
Revelation

Scripture Memory Verse

The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining
love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Exodus 34:6-7 (NIV)
FIRST DAY:Read the notes and the references.

1. How did the lecture impact your relationship with God and/or others?

2. What help did you receive from the notes?

SECOND DAY:Read Revelation 17:1-2.

3. a. What did the angel declare he would show John?

b. Upon whom did the woman of verse 1 have an influence?
4. Explain the adultery mentioned in verse 2. (See Exodus 20:1-6.)

5. a. What public figure appeals to you, and why?

b. What attractions of the world are detracting from your devotion to and love for God?
THIRD DAY:Read Revelation 17:3-6.

6. Describe the woman in this passage and the beast she was riding. (See Revelation 13:1.)

7. a. What was the womans relationship with Gods holy people?

b. Read 2 Chronicles 36:15-21; Jeremiah 39:1-10 and Daniel 5. How do these passages show the name
Babylon is appropriate for the woman in Johns vision?

8. How do the glittering or abominable things of the world stand in contrast with the things of God today? To which
are you more drawn, and why? (See Matthew 6:19-21.)

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FOURTH DAY:Read Revelation 17:6-14.

9. a. What did the angel explain to the astonished John?

b. What is the one goal of the 10 kings and the beast?

c. What is the outcome of the war?
d. If you are a follower of the Lamb, what comfort, encouragement and certainty do you receive from
this outcome?

10. What is the difference between the description of the beast in verse Revelation 17:8 and the description of the
Lord God Almighty in Revelation 1:4, 8; and 4:8?

11. a. Why is wisdom required, as stated in verse 9, and from where does this wisdom come?

b. What are you doing to gain wisdom, and how do you apply this wisdom to your life today? What have been
the results?

FIFTH DAY:Read Revelation 17:15-18.

12. What do these verses say about the unity of Gods enemies? (See also Judges 7:22 and 2 Chronicles 20:22-23.)

13. How do you see Gods sovereignty at work in this passage and in the world today?

14. How does knowing ultimate victory belongs to God help you see through deception, withstand persecution and
proclaim the truth of Jesus Christ?

SIXTH DAY:Review Revelation 17.

15. What have you learned about God in this weeks study? How may your group pray for you as you make this truth
a part of your life?

16. Homiletics for group and administrative leaders: Revelation 17

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