Faith for Exiles

“The Babylon of the Bible is characterised as a culture set against the purposes of God – a human society that glories in pride, power, prestige, and pleasure… From the Tower of Babel, the “first city of man” in the book of Genesis to the final act of God’s justice and restoration in Revelation, Babylon is both a place and an archetype of collective human pursuits set in opposition to God” – Faith for Exiles p 23 

The premise of the book Faith for Exiles is that Babylon is representative of “collective human pursuits set in opposition to God”. Reflect on whether or not you agree today’s society represents a type of Babylon. List ways it does or does not. Spend some time praying for our society, and yourself as you live for him. 

Vicki Meehan