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The Beast—666 and the Mark

20. Revelation Seminars. The Beast—666 and the Mark. Messages from Patmos for Today!. 20. Revelation Seminars. objectives. Examine Revelation 13:1-10 - the schemes of the beast from the sea. Study Revelation 13:11-18 - the tragedy & deception of the beast from the earth.

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The Beast—666 and the Mark

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  1. 20 Revelation Seminars The Beast—666 and the Mark Messages from Patmos for Today!

  2. 20 Revelation Seminars objectives • Examine Revelation 13:1-10 - the schemes of the beast from the sea. • Study Revelation 13:11-18 - the tragedy & deception of the beast from the earth. • 3. Prayerfully consider the contrast between the mark of the beast and the seal of God. The Beast—666 and the Mark

  3. Revelation Seminars 20 The DRAGON Q1The dragon, Satan, used human agents in his attempts to destroy Jesus Christ when He was on earth. (Matthew 2:13-16; Luke 22:66-23:25) What two agents does Satan use in his final attack upon the worship of God and God's people? A 1. Revelation 13:1 The beast out of the Sea 2. Revelation 13:11The beast from the Earth Q A

  4. Revelation Seminars 20 1. The BEAST OUT OF THE SEA Q2What does the beast represent? What does the sea symbolize? AThe BEAST: Daniel 7;17,23 The SEA: Revelation 17:15 Kingdom (political) People (multitudes)

  5. Revelation Seminars 20 1. The BEAST OUT OF THE SEA 1 The BEAST—A POLITICAL POWER Q3What are the features of this political power? Revelation 13:1,2 AHe had : ten horns :seven heads : ten crowns He resembled : a leopard : a bear : a lion

  6. Revelation Seminars 20 1. The BEAST OUT OF THE SEA 1 The BEAST—A POLITICAL POWER Q4What is upon each head of the beast? Revelation 13:1 A A blasphemous name

  7. Revelation Seminars 20 1. The BEAST OUT OF THE SEA 1 The BEAST—A POLITICAL POWER Parallels between Daniel 7 & Revelation 13 – Daniel 7 Interpretation Daniel 7:17,23-25 Lion First kingdom Babylon Bear Second kingdom Media-Persia Leopard Third kingdom Greece Monster Fourth kingdom Rome Ten horns Ten kings Disintegration of Rome

  8. Revelation Seminars 20 1. The BEAST OUT OF THE SEA 1 The BEAST—A POLITICAL POWER Parallels between Daniel 7 & Revelation 13 – The Little Horn: (Daniel 7) A mouth that speaks boastfully Oppresses saints for 3 1/2 times Oppresses the saints Speaks against the Most High Change God's holy times & laws The BEAST: (Rev 13:1-10) Speaks proud words Has authority for 42 months Makes war against the saints Blasphemes God Slanders God's name

  9. Revelation Seminars 20 1. The BEAST OUT OF THE SEA 1 The BEAST—A POLITICAL POWER 2Receives power, throne & authority from the Dragon Q5What did the dragon give to this political- religious power? Revelation 13:2 A Power, throne & great authority

  10. Revelation Seminars 20 1. The BEAST OUT OF THE SEA 3The BEAST - A RELIGIOUS POWER Q6What do people do when the dragon gives authority to the beast? Revelation 13:4 A They worship the Dragon & Beast! Q7What does the beast do when he speaks? Revelation 13:5,6 AUtters proud blasphemous words – slanders God

  11. Revelation Seminars 20 1. The BEAST OUT OF THE SEA 3The BEAST - A RELIGIOUS POWER Q8For how long would this religious-political power exercise his authority? Revelation 13:5 A42 months

  12. Revelation Seminars 20 1. The BEAST OUT OF THE SEA 3The BEAST - A RELIGIOUS POWER 4The deadly wound & its healing! Q9What happened to one of the heads of the beast? Revelation 13:3 AIt seemed to have had a fatal wound But the fatal wound had been healed Q10What caused the wound? Revelation 13:14 AThe sword (the Word of God)

  13. Revelation Seminars 20 1. The BEAST OUT OF THE SEA 3The BEAST - A RELIGIOUS POWER 4The deadly wound & its healing! Q11What is the response of people to the healing of the fatal wound? Revelation 13:3,4 AThey are astonished! Q12What does the beast do to God's people? Revelation 13:7 (Compare Revelation 11:7.) AAttacks & kills!

  14. Revelation Seminars 20 1. The BEAST OUT OF THE SEA 3The BEAST - A RELIGIOUS POWER 4The deadly wound & its healing! Q13What qualities will be needed by faithful and obedient believers to withstand the pressures of the world and the persecution of the Church? Revelation 13:7-10 A 1. Patient endurance 2.Faithfulness

  15. Revelation Seminars 20 2. The BEAST OUT OF THE EARTH Q14How does John describe this second political power? Revelation 13:11 A 1. Coming out of the EARTH 2. He had two horns like a LAMB 3. He spoke like the DRAGON

  16. Revelation Seminars 20 2. The BEAST OUT OF THE EARTH Q15What does this political-religious power do for the Church of the Middle Ages in its revived form? Revelation 13:12 AMakes people worship – give allegiance Q16What spectacular feats does this second beast perform? Revelation 13:13 AMiracles

  17. Revelation Seminars 20 2. The BEAST OUT OF THE EARTH Q17What does this second beast do because of his stunning power? Revelation 13:14 A 1. He deceived the inhabitants of the earth! 2. He ordered an image of the beast to be set up! Q18As well as political pressure, what other methods does the false prophet use to force people to reject the scripture, the Saviour, the standard of the ten commandments and the Bible teaching concerning the second coming of Christ? A 1. Revelation 13:15 death threats 2. Revelation 13:16,17 economic sanctions

  18. Revelation Seminars 20 2. The BEAST OUT OF THE EARTH Q19What is Satan's ultimate aim? Revelation 13:16,17 ATo have people receive the Mark of the Beast

  19. Revelation Seminars 20 3. 666 and the MARK Q20What is the mark of the beast? Revelation 13:17 AThe name of the Beast! Q21What is the number of the beast's name? Revelation 13:18 A666 The MARK OF THE BEAST & the SEAL OF GOD Q22What choice are we presented with? Revelation 13:16-14:1 (Compare Revelation 7:1-4.) AThe Mark of the Beast or the Seal of God!

  20. Revelation Seminars 20 quiz • Q true or false • The beast from the sea & the beast from the earth are both political and religious powers. • Both these powers rise within the world of Christendom. • The mark of the beast primarily involves the issue of worship and obedience, not the bar-code system. • The mark of the beast involves an attack upon the ten commands of God, including the Sabbath command. • Q yes/no/not sure • 5. Do you choose to be faithful and obedient to Jesus Christ, and be one of His last day people?

  21. Revelation Seminars 20 QHow are you keeping the Sabbath? — and how is this gift changing your lives? In deciding to be faithful and obedient to Jesus Christ, what issues have you had to struggle with? A NewChurchLife Resource – peter@newchurchlife.com My Response...

  22. 20 Revelation Seminars The Beast—666 and the Mark Messages from Patmos for Today!

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