Sermon Outline:
1. Babylon the Harlot: mistress of world, hater of church
2. The arrogant Harlot will be crushed by those whom she used to tempt and intimidate
3. False religion hides what is plain to see
4. The Lord’s faithfulness to Zion, His sinful bride
5. The Servant of the Lord assembles Zion with the Gospel and His Spirit
6. Zion is called to go out of Babylon to enjoy peace, righteousness and fruitfulness
Family Discussion Questions:
1. What event is Isaiah prophesying which would take place before Christ came?
2. How does Isaiah compare how Babylon will be seen right before and then right after she falls?
3. What does it mean that she is the “mistress of the kingdoms”?
4. What were some of the things that described how she lived?
5. Why did Babylon feel comfortable living in such wickedness?
6. What is the reason that God ends the exile of His people in Babylon?
7. What did the silver-refining of the exile reveal?
8. What does the word “church” mean?
9. How does God assemble His true Zion?
10. John uses Babylon and the Harlot to speak of Rome as well. What should their histories teach the church?
11. What does it mean to “go out from Babylon”?
12. How is the church tempted to join Babylon?
13. What motivations does the Lord give to us to reject Babylon and wholeheartedly assemble with Zion?
*To aid with church-family discussions, discipleship of children and mutual discipleship, each week we provide questions regarding the Scripture passage and sermon. We pray that these would be helpful to assess understanding of the passage, the key elements of the sermon, and application of the text. It is intentionally called “family discussion questions” for help with both families and church-family interactions.
