Theme: This chapter illustrates the final overthrow of the Gentile world domination through the picture of the overthrow of Babylon.

Theme: God blesses those who stay faithful to Him in a hostile environment—even when it costs them greatly to do so.

Theme: An overview of the history of the times of the Gentiles that precedes the reign of Christ on earth.

Theme: The 'eyewitness' account of the apostles about Christ is evidence demands an obedience of faith.

Theme: Even in the victory that Christ provides, there will always be human imperfections that require us to show mercy.

Theme: We're to remember that we will be persecuted in this world for following Jesus Christ, so that we will not 'stumble' when it happens.

Theme: This chapter illustrates how God asserts Himself as the sovereign over the nations of this world.