Title Woman and Dragon / Bible Text: Revelation 12
Content 1. We looked at the two witnesses in Chapter 11. About the two witnesses.
There are many interpretations that we have sought. And in our country, he appears in the apocalypse.
Some claim to be one of the two witnesses.
2. Anyway, there is no doubt that the two witnesses are special people who will appear in the last days.
C. In 11:15-19, the third woe begins with the appearance of the seventh trumpet.
It was.
3. The seventh trumpet and the third trumpet are significant. Meanwhile, the devil ruled
Because the sovereignty of the world passes to God. And in the meantime
All those who served secretly without revealing themselves to protect the gospel
It is also the day of the most hope for the saints.
4. However, there are some things we need to be careful about when dealing with the seventh trumpet.
The point is that the seventh trumpet and the last trumpet are different. Of course, this is
It is not an absolute interpretation, but it is universally true. And all
It is the most valid interpretation when it is connected with other Bible verses.
5. We have detailed information about the seventh trumpet through the words of chapter 12.
looking for dragons
I. A woman gave birth to a child (1-6)
1. I saw a mysterious vision. Its contents were, "I saw a great miracle in heaven.
There was a woman wearing a robe, and the moon was under her feet, and on her head was
He was crowned with twelve stars."
2. It is a vision in which the sun, moon, and stars appear. So this is similar to Joseph's dream.
And there is no doubt that this woman is also an Israelite.
After telling the story of his dream, Joseph was hated by his brothers and became a slave.
sold out
3. This woman conceived and gave birth to a child, and she cried out in pain.
Who is the child? The child is Jesus Christ.
that Jesus Christ came to this earth through Israel
it means
4. But in verse 3, there is a story about a red dragon. What is a dragon?
end? It is Satan. Verse 9 reveals that fact. However, this dragon has a head
called seven.
5. "Its tail drew a third of the stars in the sky and threw it to the ground."
(v. 4). The tail is, of course, the tail of a dragon, and the star must be the symbol of an angel.
It means that Satan tempted a third of the angels. Together with Satan
Fallen angels are demons.
6. Satan was trying to swallow the child." The dragon said that in front of the woman who was about to give birth.
When she gave birth, she tried to swallow the child.". This has already been realized
It is also a work. Satan did everything he could to kill the baby Jesus.
C. Herod slew numerous boys under the age of two. Satan killed Jesus
During this ministry, I tried to kill him several times.
He was nailed to a cross and killed.
7. "The woman gave birth to a son, who is to rule the nations with an iron rod.
It is said that he grew up (verse 5). Similar words are found in various parts of the Bible.
It is possible. Psalm 2:7-9 and Revelation 19:11-16 also contain these words.
8. Jesus lived on this earth for 33 years. However, in verse 5, this child
It is said that he was taken up before the throne of God. 33 years of life, death, and wealth
Bow and Ascension were processed in an instant. Is this God's time?
All.
II. War broke out in heaven (7-9).
1. Michael and his good angels represent God in Satan's fall
He waged a battle with one power. However, in this battle, Satan
I was defeated by Michael. The heaven we are talking about here is heaven.
It is in the air. Meanwhile, Satan has been holding the "power in the air".
2. Satan and all his companions were cast out to the ground.
At that time, all believers had already been lifted up on this earth, and only unbelievers were
It remained. Satan will rule the land for three and a half years. Satan is driven out
When I look at the process, the first time I was cast out of the presence of God (Isa.
14:12-20). Then he is thrown out of the air (Rev. 12:7-9). Then Micah
He is thrown out to the earth by El. Finally, Satan's forces are expelled to the earth.
They will be imprisoned in the abyss again and spend a thousand years (Revelation 20:1-3).
3. But now, don't forget that Satan has the power of the air.
let's not
III. Victory was declared (10-12).
1. Satan was thrown out of the air. So joy was overflowing in heaven.
But now Satan is exerting his influence on the earth. So, in verse 12
?쏻oe to the land and the sea,??he said.
2. What is the situation on earth while Satan exerts his influence on earth?
1) During the 7 years of great tribulation, 144,000 Jews evangelized.
C. So there are people who believe in Jesus, and these are the people who will go through tribulation.
become a saint in
2) Tribulation saints will go through all kinds of hardships on earth.
will not yield to the power of Satan to the end. The blood of Jesus
I will protect them till the end.
IV. The persecution begins (13-17).
1. The dragon, which was cast out to the ground, begins its last strife. In verse 14, ?쏷he woman
It takes the two wings of a great eagle and flies to its place in the wilderness."
C. Where is the wilderness? Most scholars believe in the ?쐏eer??near the Dead Sea.
Tra" (Isaiah 16:1-4).
2.Petra is a place where a city was created by digging a hole in a large mountain.
But now it is said that people will not live. Generally, during the time of tribulation.
There are speculations that it will be a refuge.
3. But Satan's counterattack begins. In verse 15, "The serpent came from behind the woman.
He vomited water from his mouth like a river to make the woman float away.". Flood
But, in verse 16, ?쏷he earth helped the woman and opened her mouth.
They swallowed the river that vomited from the dragon's mouth."
4. This time he began to attack the saints." The dragon was angry with the woman.
and return to the remnant of the woman, who keep the commandments of God,
stood on the sand of the sea to fight with those who had the testimony of
La" (17).
5. There is a similar saying in Zechariah 12, but in the end, a third of Israel
It was prophesied that work would come alive and enter the millennial kingdom.