Chapter 17 THE LORD OF THE EARTH THE WOMAN THAT RIDES THE BEAST. 17:1-6 THE BEAST THAT CARIES THE WOMAN. 17:7-18 1. The Envision of the harlot. 17:1-6 2. The Explaining of the harlot. 17:7-18 I. In chapter 17 appears the spiritual Babylon - The wicked religious system. In chapter 18 appears the real Babylon - The wicked commercial city. II. Throughout the ages ancient Babylon has been a religious and political system, just like “ Hollywood” represents a town and an industry. III. Babylon is one manifestation of the godless system and culture that tries to rule without God, while the New Jerusalem is a Divine system under God’ s rule. IV. This woman receives more attention than any other symbol in this book. V. In chapter 13 we were shown the Revived Roman Empire, in chapter 17 we see the one world religious system and in chapter 18 we will see the commercial city of the great tribulation. VI. Jeremiah Ch.51 and Revelation Ch.17-18 compared. Revelation Jeremiah The great whore 17:1, 15 51:13 The cup 17:4 51:7 Drunken Babylon 17:2 51:7 Her raiment 17:4 51:13 Killing the saints 17:6 51:49 Fall of Babylon 18:2, 21 51:8 Millstone of judgment 18:21 51:63 Evil birds 18:2-3 51:37 Rejoicing over her downfall 18:20 51:48