Revelation 18:1-24
Louis Tamburro 

Revelation 18 is about seeking fading treasures in a fading kingdom. It’s about how we can either seek fading treasures in a fading kingdom, or seek eternal treasures in a forever kingdom. This text confronts us with the sobering reality of how quickly things can crumble. Jesus died for our sins on the cross, but then he rose again on the 3rd day to prove he has the power to give us eternal life with eternal treasures in his forever kingdom. His resurrection proves death isn’t the end of the story, it’s the beginning of our eternal story.