Pastor Marshall Ochs | October 30, 2022
In this message, Pastor Marshall teaches from Revelation 17. This chapter describes the downfall of the great prostitute of Babylon. She is a picture of every vile offering this world has to offering. She makes the nations drink the wine of her immorality, but she will suffer judgement at the return of Jesus. Her days are numbered, and she will be punished for the immorality she spreads across the globe.
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Prayerfully read Revelation 17 through the lens of prophecy and vision repeating itself, over history, until Jesus comes. As you read, ask the Holy Spirit to give you wisdom and understanding and protect you from the spirit of distraction.
Verse 4 describes the woman dressed in purple, holding in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and impurities of her sexual immorality. Again, the descriptions are clearly evil, yet John marveled greatly. Will you spend time in prayer asking the Holy Spirit to reveal where you are marveling at evil?
Satan is an imposter, working to deceive all people. Reflecting on what we have studied in Revelation, the Beast is coming as a counterfeit Jesus intending to impersonate the Trinity. He is a liar and a manipulator. Ask God to shine His face down and bring light to his lies. What lies have you been tempted to believe? May our only response be to repent, turn to Him and worship Jesus.
Chapter 17 describes the influence this prostitute and the kings have on the earth. They build a city that says to our flesh, come to me, and I will satisfy you. What agenda influences you? Is it God’s Word or something of this world? What do you crave? Is it to seek the face of God, or is it something from this world?