Lesson 256: THE BOOK OF REVELATION – PART 21

INTRODUCTION:
In Rev. 11, we learnt among other things, about the 2 tribulations witnesses believed to be Moses and Elijah. We saw, through their death resurrection and ascension, that the devil may win a battle but God will always win the war. Today we shall look at Rev. 12 in detail. May the Lord bless us as we study in Jesus Name. Amen.

1. THE WOMAN AND THE MALE CHILD

John saw a wonder in heaven, a woman heavy with child and a dragon waiting to swallow the child as soon as it was born the child is believed to be Christ and the woman the Jewish nation. The plan of the dragon was frustrated by God as a further proof that God will always take care of His own.

Rev. 12:1-6; Ps. 2:9; Rev. 19:15; Jer. 3:6-10; Hos. 2:19-20; Gen. 3:14-15; 1 Thess. 4:17-18; mark 13:14.

2. THE VICTORY SONG OF THE MARTYRS

Satan made a second attempt to take over heaven but was defeated and cast down to the earth. The martyrs then Sang a song of victory. As usually, those who choose to suffer rather than be disloyal to Christ always win the greatest victory over Satan.

Rev. 12:7-9; Job 1:6-9; Job 2:1-6; Zech. 3:1-2; Rev. 12:10-12; Gen. 39:7-22; Gen. 41:14-44; John 12:25; 1 john 1:7; Rom. 8:1-2; Rev. 2;10; Rev. 12:13-17; Exo. 19:4; Deut. 32:11-12.