How was the overthrow of ancient Babylon foretold?

Answer

"And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldees' excellency, shall be as when God
overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah." Isa. 13:19.

What record answers to this prophecy?
For what purpose were these gifts bestowed upon the church?
How are the rise and work of this power described?
What is the essential teaching of the new covenant?
How is the law further described?
7. What reason does God give for the Sabbath's being an everlasting sign between Him and His people?
In order to grow by the Word of God, what must one do?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle