Sermon Outline:

Big Idea: We are called to a life of spiritual integrity and allegiance to God's kingdom amidst a world of corruption and compromise.

1. Set apart from the world. (1-8)
2. The world mourns, and heaven rejoices. (9-20)
3. Babylon will fall. (21-24)

Bible Fellowship Group Study Questions:

1. Can you think of a time in history when a powerful city or empire fell from its glory? How did it impact the people living in that era?
2. What do you think it means to live a life of spiritual integrity in today's world, where corruption and compromise are often prevalent?
3. In Revelation 18, we see Babylon's judgment. What do you think the symbolism of Babylon represents, and why is it important for us to understand its significance?
4. Considering the contrast between the mourning of the world and the rejoicing of God's people in Revelation 18, how can we ensure our hearts are aligned with God's perspective and not entangled with the pursuits of this world?
5. In light of the impending judgment described in Revelation 18, what specific steps can we take as a church community to be more set apart for God's kingdom and to share the hope of the Gospel with the world?