Day 214 - Revelation 13

Narrator: Chris Genthree
Duration: 2min
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V.1-10 This is the Roman Empire coming back into existence — a “beast” rising out of the sea. The sea is a picture of the restless mass of the Gentile nations in western Europe.
V.4 Through this power, the people will turn to the worship of Satan.
V.11 “Another beast” represents an entirely different person from “a beast” in verse 1. This is the “man of sin,” the “Antichrist,” (2 Thess. 2:3-10), the “false prophet” (Rev. 19:2020And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone. (Revelation 19:20)); these 3 names describe the same man. These two powers — the head of the Roman Empire “a beast” (of verse 1) and the Antichrist “another beast” — together with Satan form the trinity of evil. They will control the western world during that awful time until the Lord Jesus comes out of heaven in fury and rage (Rev. 19:11-13; 211And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. 12His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. 13And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. (Revelation 19:11‑13)
11He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. 12And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; 13I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. (Revelation 2:11‑13) Thess. 2:8), and casts these 2 men, alive, into hell (Rev. 19:2020And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone. (Revelation 19:20)).
V.12-18 These men will have great power.
V.16-17 Everyone will have to have a mark in their forehead. If not, they will not be allowed to buy or sell!
V.18 A lot of people try to tell the meaning of these numbers “666.” But our advice is not to waste time trying to figure out what is not plain. We believe that the true meaning of this number won’t be known until the “beast” appears.