Unraveling the Mystery of Babylon: Historical Significance & Future Prophecies
Delve into the enigmatic legacy of Babylon, from its ancient history as a significant empire capital to its prophesied role in future events. Explore the differences between the Fall and Destruction of Babylon, and ponder the significance of Mystery Babylon in spiritual contexts. Uncover the layers of Babylon's allure and importance throughout the ages as depicted in religious texts and historical accounts.
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Daniel 5.5 Babylon, The Future and A Tale of Two Cities
Tonights Tasks What is Mystery Babylon ? - Is it actual Babylon in Iraq? - or is a Spiritual Babylon? (Rome, New York, etc.) What is the difference between the Fall of Babylon and the Destruction of Babylon? Why is Babylon so important? - Is there something else going on here we don t know about?
Babylon Talked about over 300x in the Bible! Referenced 3x in Jesus geneaology Capital of the the First World Leader Capital of the the Last World Leader
Babylon Through The Years Cyrus names himself King of Babylon 539 BC - Becomes a major capital for the Persian Empire Alexander the Great names himself King of Babylon 331 BC - Became the headquarters for the Greek Empire - Before his death he had planned on developing it as seaport for 1000 warships A rival city, Selucia, develops and leads to it s decline Roman emperor, Septimus Severus, reported Babylon was deserted 1800s: 10,000 people living there as the city is excavated 150 BC 199 AD
The Destruction of Babylon Fall of Babylon 539 BC - Without a battle - Became the Persian Capital - Became the Alexander s Capital - Currently being rebuilt (UN) Destruction of Babylon Isaiah 13,14; Jeremiah 50, 51 - Never to be inhabited - Building materials never reused - like Sodom and Gomorrah Mystery Babylon ? Revelation 17,18
Some Issues? What about Babylon Today? Will it be the capital of the final world leader? What should we watch for?
Jeremiah 50:9 For behold, I am going to arouse and bring up against Babylon a horde of great nations from the land of the north, and they will draw up their battle lines against her; From there she will be taken captive. Their arrows will be like an expert warrior who does not turn empty-handed.
K hayts Arrow : Shot from a an engine of war; show from a bow and arrow LXX: a missile or anything thrown, like an arrow or javelin
As of a mighty expert S akal To be wise, to understand, to have LXX: to possess intelligence, to comprehend ESV: their arrows are like a skilled warrior who does not return empty handed KJV: their arrow shall be as of a mighty expert man; none shall return in vain. - The intelligence is IN the arrow; it can t miss
The Destruction of Babylon Fall of Babylon 539 BC - Without a battle - Became the Persian Capital - Became the Alexander s Capital - Currently being rebuilt (UN) Destruction of Babylon Isaiah 13,14; Jeremiah 50, 51 - Never to be inhabited - Building materials never reused - like Sodom and Gomorrah Mystery Babylon ? Revelation 17,18
Destruction of Babylon Isaiah 13 14 Jeremiah 50 51 Revelation 17 18 Many nations attacking 4,9 2, 29 2,9,41,46 7 16 Israel in the Land & Forgiven 1 4,20 Like Sodom and Gomorrah 19 40 Never inhabited again; bricks never reused 20 21 13,26,39 During the Day of the LORD 6, 10-13 25 Geographical Babylon 19 22 50 4,24,63 King s fornication; drunk with wine 2 3, 9 Scarlet, purple & golden cup
Mystery Babylon The Great Harlot Revelation 17 - Rides the Beast with 7 heads, 10 horns - Mother of Harlots and Abominations - Drunk with the blood of the saints Babylon the Great (City) Revelation 18 - Kings (Leaders of Nations) - Merchants - Those that trade by sea
Mother Of Harlots Revelation 17 Babylon was the birthplace of the occult Christmas has its roots not in Christianity, but in Babylon! - Tammuz, son of Nimrod and Semiramis - Celebrated his death on the Winter Solstice - Kings (Leaders of Nations) Revelation 18 Easter has its roots not in Christianity, but in Babylon! - Those that trade by sea
Babylon In The US The religious system of Babylon moved through each succeeding empire - First to Pergamum ( Revelation 2:12-17) and then to Rome When Christianity was made a government religion in Rome, these religious traditions and pagan practices were adapted in Hard Truth: A LOT of our favorite traditions have their roots in Babylon
The Woman In the Ephah Zechariah 5:5-11 Ephah - Woman called Wickedness - Sealed in with talent of lead Carried by two women - with wings of a stork - Between the earth and heaven
Role In Prophecy? The famous Magog Invasion of Ezekiel 38 & 39 specifically talks about the two of the participants being: Meshach and Tubal Will Turkey transition from becoming part of the west and turn it s attention to Middle East and Islam?
Magog Invasion Ezekiel 38, 39 seem ready to happen Allies are all in position .except one: - Turkey?? Timeline Options: - Part of the Armageddon event? - BEFORE the 70th Week of Daniel ?
European Union If Turkey does become part of the EU: - Will this be the forerunner to a future Assyria ? - Will the Magog Invasion leave an opening for the coming world leader to take the stage - What would a nuclear strike in the Middle East impact this?
