Living in the Light of Eternity
Class # 5 Signs and Beasts. Chapter(s) 12-13.
The Signs.
sémeion (Say-Me-on). It means: an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally -- miracle, sign, token, wonder.
Overview: In the New Testament sémeion stands at the intersection of God’s self-revelation and human perception. Whether describing an unmistakable miracle, a prophetic marker, or an identifying token, the word gathers together manifestations in which the invisible purposes of God are made visible to faith. The seventy-seven occurrences form a coherent testimony that the living God authenticates His word, His Son, and His servants—and that every genuine sign ultimately directs the observer to the glory of Jesus Christ.
Quote from the Topical Lexicon on Bible Hub.
First Sign: The Woman Clothed in the Sun.
The Second Sign: The Red Dragon.
Leviathan
The Devil.
Descriptions of the Dragon.
The Third Sign: The Male Child
The Fourth Sign: The Conflict
The Beasts: The Dragon.
Beast #2, From the Sea.
Empire
Head that was wounded
The Anti-Christ.
Mark of the Beast
Beast #3, From the Earth.
Not the Lamb
Behemoth
Enslavement.
Questions.
What section of these passages do we currently find ourselves in?
Is a beast always just a man or leader? Why?
Will you wake up tomorrow with the Mark of the beast on your hand? Why?
Next Time
The Judgments, part 1
Read Joshua 1-6, Revelation Chapter 6.
