Virtual Service October 10, 2021
The Dragon And The Beast (Plan 9)
The Dragon And Beast In Revelation 13 Are Described In Biblically Inspired Prophetic Language
Revelation 13:1 The dragon stood on the sand of the seashore. Then I saw a beast coming up out of the sea, having ten horns and seven heads and on his horns, ten diadems and on his heads, blasphemous names.
The Beast Is The Prophetic Description Of The Antichrist
Revelation 13:2 The beast I saw resembled a leopard but had feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a lion. The dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority.
The Last Beast Empire Will Have Three Major Influences
1. Leopard-Grecian Empire
2. Bear -Medo / Persian Empire
3. Lion-Babylonian Empire
Human Allegiance To The Beast Will Be Based On Supernatural Power
Revelation 13:3-4 One of the heads of the beast seemed to have had a fatal wound, but the fatal wound had been healed. The whole world was astonished and followed the beast. Men worshiped the dragon because he had given authority to the beast, they also worshiped the beast and asked, “Who is like the beast? Who can make war against him?”
The Beast Will Use Counterfeit Miracles To Achieve Notoriety
2 Thessalonians 2:9-10 The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved.
The Beast’s Verbal Capacity Will Assault God And His People
Revelation 13:5-6 The beast was given a mouth to utter proud words and blasphemies and to exercise his authority for forty-two months. He opened his mouth to blaspheme God, and to slander His name and His dwelling place and those who live in heaven.
Daniel 7:8 …The horn had eyes like the eyes of a man and a mouth that spoke boastfully.
Daniel 7:25 He will speak against the Most High and oppress His saints and try to change the set times and the laws…
Daniel 11:36 The king will do as he pleases. He will exalt and magnify himself above every god and will say unheard-of things against the God of gods…
The Unsaved Of Humanity Will Place The Beast In The Position Of God
Revelation 13:8 All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast–all whose names have not been written in the book of life belonging to the Lamb that was slain from the creation of the world.
God’s Sovereignty Will Permit Global Domination By The Beast
Revelation 13:7 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.
Scripture Prepares Us For What Is To Come
Revelation 13:9-10 He who has an ear, let him hear. If anyone is to go into captivity, into captivity he will go. If anyone is to be killed with the sword, with the sword he will be killed.
Matthew 24:24-25 …false Christs and false prophets shall arise and show great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if possible, they shall deceive the very elect; Behold, I have told you ahead of time!
Isaiah 44:7 Who then is like Me? Let him proclaim it! Let him declare and lay out before Me what has happened since I established My ancient people and what is yet to come—yes, let him foretell what will come!
Isaiah 44:8 Do not tremble, do not be afraid! Did I not proclaim this and foretell it long ago? You are my witnesses. Is there any God besides Me? No, there is no other Rock; I know not one!
Isaiah 46:10 I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand; I will do all that I please!
Scriptural Admonition Calls Us To Endure
This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness on the part of the saints.
Daniel 12:8-10 I heard, but I did not understand. So I asked, “My lord, what will the outcome of all this be?” He replied, “Go your way, Daniel, because the words are closed up and sealed until the time of the end. Many will be purified, made spotless and refined, but the wicked will continue to be wicked. None of the wicked will understand, but those who are wise will understand.