Irish Scripture Scholar continues the reflection on Chapter 17 of the Book of Revelation. St. John gives us a picture of the great harlot who rules enthroned beside the abundant water; this is a literal description of Babylon at the time of Nebuchadnezzar - a land that is flourishing. The harlot can lead everybody into apostasy when we adopt the ways of the world.

The harlot lives in the desert and in the Bible, this is the place where demons abide. She is seen riding a scarlet beast with 7 heads and 10 horns. She is dressed in robes of royalty and immorality and covered with the riches of the world. She holds a wine cup that represents her sins and is identified as Babylon. The angel reveals to St. John the punishment of the harlot that is Babylon and the beast.

At this point, we are asked: Whom do we serve? This is our choice and we must face the consequences of our choice.

Bible References:

Rev. 17:2 - The great harlot rules enthroned beside the abundant watersRev. 17:15 - The abundant waters are the peoples, the populations, the nations, and the languagesLuke 4:7 - Satan wants us to worship him2 Cor. 11:14 - False prophet is a guiseRev. 14:1 - Followers of the LambRev. 17:3 - Riding a scarlet beast with 7 heads and 10 hornsRev. 17:4 - The harlot is covered in richesEzk. 28:13-15 - The king of TyreEzk. 8: 16-19 - The fall of LuciferRev. 17:4 - The woman holds a wine cupJer. 51:7 - Babylon was the gold cupEzk. 23:35-37 - The wine cup is the symbol of sinRev. 2 - Seat of satan in PergamumRev. 17:5 - The harlot is BabylonRev. 17:7 - The angel explains the mystery of BabylonMatt.16:3 - Read the signs of the times

Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan takes you to the world of the Apocalypse of John shown to us in the Book of Revelation written from the Greek island of Patmos. Through this podcast, we will try to understand the Book of Revelation through St. John’s warnings, the punishment that awaits, and the consolation the Lord offers to the faithful.

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