John sees a beast rising from the sea, a kingdom prophesied of before in the book of Daniel. This kingdom, the first beast, is the system of Satan’s dominion, rising up among the people of the whole world. Everyone on the planet is wrapped into the system, marveling at the beast and worshipping Satan as …
The description of the clash between kingdoms – those of Jesus the Lamb of God and Satan the Red Dragon – continues. In prophetic language and symbolism, the Lord shows John the great spiritual warfare timeline, ultimately climaxing in the defeat of Satan and the care and salvation for the church. During the church age, …
Read moreRevelation 12:7-17 – The Great Spiritual Warfare Timeline
It’s Revelation’s version of the Christmas story. As a timely sermon for Mother’s Day, Mary gives birth to King Jesus while Satan — the Red Dragon — is waiting to devour him. However, Jesus wins and returns to His heavenly throne. For the time remaining until His second return (“1260 days”), the people of God …
Read moreRevelation 12:1-6 – The Red Dragon in the Nativity Scene
The seventh trumpet is blown, leading to another scene of worship before the throne followed by one more description of the Lord’s return. His second advents presents both the rescue of His people as well as His wrath upon His enemies. The whole depiction is yet another cyclical account within the sequences of seven, which …