Fallen, Fallen is Babylon

This sermon examines the three oracles in Isaiah 21, focusing on the fall of Babylon and the necessity of trusting in God rather than political alliances. The central message urges believers to adopt the posture of the prophet Isaiah, combining lion-like courage in faithful witness with a deep, sorrowful concern for the lost who face God's judgment. The text highlights the tension of the Christian life, described as a cycle of 'mornings' and 'nights,' where suffering is met with the discipline of patience and the persistent return to God in prayer. By contrasting the fleeting security of worldly powers with the sovereign rule of the Lord, the sermon calls the audience to 'come out of Babylon,' rejecting the temptation to rely on human systems for safety. Ultimately, it points to Jesus Christ as the only one who resisted the power of Babylon, offering true salvation and victory over death and hell to those who trust in Him.