Revelation 13:1-10
SLIDE 1 As Christians we must believe God is
in ultimate control. Satan is defeated. Last week we talked of Lucifer the most beautiful
angel wanting to be high above the Creator. Remember he was cast out of heaven
so here he is rising out of the sea of humanity. 3 1/2 years into the
Tribulation we are MID TRIB. He represents all non Jews and is world leader of
10 nation league. He was a charismatic peacemaker come to save the world by
uniting in a one world currency and a one world religion.
Revelation 13:1- 2 1And I saw a BEAST rising out of the sea, with
ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous
names on its heads. 2And the
beast that I saw was like a leopard;
its feet were like a bear, and its mouth was like a lion's mouth. And to it the dragon
gave his power and his throne and great authority.
(Same as Daniel 7:7 It was different from all the beasts that
were before it, and it had ten horns.)
SLIDE 2 Most
commentaries agree this beast as represented in Daniel's vision 7:7-8 The first three animals are a lion,
a bear, and a leopard. The fourth animal was a dreadful, indescribable beast which
shared the most terrifying characteristics of the previous beasts. In Revelation these animals all merge
into a monstrous beast who will become the Antichrist a powerful and cruel
dictator. Think of Hitler and the power he had in his mouth. Words which would cause others to follow him and worship
him.
SLIDE 3 Specifically representing ten kingdoms in a world empire under the leadership of a final world dictator under Satanic
control. These beasts counterfeit of the four living creatures
before the throne in chapter 1.
Revelation 13:3-4 One of its heads seemed to have a mortal wound, but its mortal wound was
healed, and the whole earth marveled as they followed the beast.
SLIDE 44 And they worshiped the dragon,(this is what Satan wanted from the
start) for he had given his authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, "Who is like the beast, and who can fight against it?"
This is a
powerful delusion. We know that Satan is the father of lies and his goal is to
steal, kill, and destroy. Satan can
never be stronger that God. Believe it! The
mortal wound is a counterfeit of Jesus’ death and resurrection.
SLIDE 5 The Unholy Trinity
–
Dragon-Satan 12:3 wants to be God
–
1st beast-Antichrist 13:1 a false Christ, a counterfeit
–
2nd beast-False Prophet
13:11 promoting the Antichrist
SLIDE 6 Now the leader of the 10 nation alliance will be a dictator demanding
allegiance.
Revelation 13:5-7 And the
beast was given a mouth uttering haughty
and blasphemous words, and it was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months.
3 ½ years
6-It opened its mouth to utter blasphemies against God, blaspheming his
name and his dwelling, that is, those who dwell in heaven.7 so it was allowed to make war on the saints
and to conquer them. And authority was given it over every tribe and people and
language and nation,
SLIDE 7 Here is the difficult time for Christians. The Antichrist will
make war against God’s people.
Remember
when we talked of Lucifer’s pride and boast to rise above the throne of God. Satan
has always wanted to be worshipped and praised. This beast will accuse and
taunt all those in heaven because he has been thrown down.
Satan may seem to be in control but
remember God is still in charge and he limits Satan power.
Authority given by God to Satan to test Job 1: 12 And the
LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has is in your hand. Only against
him do not stretch out your hand." So Satan went out from the presence of
the LORD.
Luke 22:31"Simon, Simon, behold, Satan
demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat,
SLIDE 8 Revelation 13:8-10 and all
who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written
before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was
slain.9 If anyone has an ear, let him hear: 10 If anyone is to be taken
captive, to captivity he goes; if anyone is to be slain with the sword, with
the sword must he be slain. Here is a call for the endurance and faith of the
saints.
The world did not listen to Jesus when he was here, but many will fall
for the lies and deception of the Antichrist. Here is the choice of those left
during the Tribulation; to stand for Christ or be fooled by the delusion of
Satan’s power. Is your name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life? Then you have a
place prepared for you. Some Christians will be taken captive and other may be
martyred for their faith.
The
antichrist doesn’t always mean against Christ. Sometimes it means
instead of Christ. He will try to replace Christ or come to power instead of
Christ.
SLIDE 9 The word Antichrist only
appears in the Bible five times in four verses (1 John 2:18, 2:22, 4:3, and 2
John 7).But he has other names
John 5:43 I have come in my Father's name, and you do
not receive me. If another comes in his
own name, you will receive him.
2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 Let no one deceive you in any way. For that
day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness
is revealed, the son of destruction,4who opposes and exalts himself
against every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in
the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.
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