SF866 - A COSMIC CONLICT (Revelation 12 1-17)
Revelation 12:1-17 (1-6)
INTRODUCTION
Satan’s passion is to destroy the Jews people.
We see here...
Ø Two wonders in heaven (1-6)
Ø A war in heaven (7-12)
Ø Satan’s wrath on earth (13-17)
The Woman (1-6); The War (7-12); The Woe (13-17)
1A. THE WOMAN (1-6)
1B. The Significance of the Woman (1-2)
The symbolism of the Woman (1)
“great sign” = not a literal woman
Ø Who is she?
Catholic = Virgin Mary
Mary Baker Eddy = Christian Scientist she was the woman.
Others = the church (Bride; Revelation 19:7ff)
She represents the nation Israel (twelve stars; Genesis 37:9-10)
The seed of the Woman (2)
Ø The destiny of this people
(Genesis 3:15) And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel."
(Romans 9:4‑5) the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, the receiving of the law, the temple worship and the promises. {5} Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them is traced the human ancestry of Christ, who is God over all, forever praised! Amen.
Ø The identity of this child - Jesus Christ
(Isaiah 9:6) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
(Micah 5:2‑3) "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times." {3} Therefore Israel will be abandoned until the time when she who is in labor gives birth and the rest of his brothers return to join the Israelites.
2B. The Suffering of the Woman (3-4)
The dragon (3)
Ø This is a picture of Satan (9)
Red = murderous ways (he is a murderer; John 8:44)
Seven heads = very wise, yet corrupted (Ezekiel 28:12)
Ten horns = power
Seven crowns = authority
(John 12:31) Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out.
The demons (4a)
“Stars of heaven” = Satan leading the other angels into rebellion!
Ø Millions of demon spirits are in our world!
The desire (4b)
Ø Satan tried to destroy Jesus in the manger, at the Temple, by the crowd.
3B. The Success of the Woman (5-6)
Seen in her Son (5)
Ø He will reign
(Revelation 19:15) Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. "He will rule them with an iron scepter." He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty.
Seen in her security (6)
Ø 3.5 years - the last half to the Great Tribulation
Ø In the midst of the Great Tribulation, the Beast will show himself.
Ø Abomination of Desolation
Matthew 24:15-22 (“elect” are those Jews who will be saved)
Ø God will protect and preserve the Jews.
2A. THE WAR (7-11)
1B. Satan has access to heaven now (Job 1:6-11)
Ø Has access to God
Ø Has access to earth
Ø Accuses the brethren
2B. Satan will be cast out of heaven (Isaiah 14:12-14)
Ø He has fallen from his exalted position as an angel
Ø He will be cast out of heaven
Ø He will be put into the bottomless pit
Ø He will be cast into the Lake of Fire
3B. The description of the Devil (9)
Ø Dragon = cruel and fierce
Ø Serpent = subtle
Ø Devil = a slanderer
Ø Satan = adversary
4B. How does the devil do his work? (9)
Ø Deception = the majority of the people will believe the lies of the anti-Christ
Ø If he can get you to believe a wrong thing, you will do the wrong thing.
5B. The reason for the war (10)
Ø One day the accuser will be cast out!
Ø The Holy Spirit is the convictor and the devil is the accuser. When the Holy Spirit convicts you, He will be very specific about your sin! He will convict of a legitimate sin, not one that has been confessed and forgiven.
Ø The Holy Spirit will always bring you to repentance and cleansing - redemptively!
6B. How we overcome him (11-12a)
Cross - Confession - Commitment - Celebration
3A. THE WOE (12b-17)
1B. Satan’s Rage (12b-13)
Ø The Devil will sense his coming doom!
Ø He will attack the Jewish people.
2B. The Woman’s rescue (14-16)
Ø Eagle’s wings
(Exodus 19:4) 'You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself.
3B. Satan’s Response (17)
Ø If I can’t hurt you I’ll hurt someone you love.
A COSMIC CONFLICT
Sunday, November 21, 1999 - Revelation 12:1-17
1A. THE _________________________ (1-6)
1B. The Significance of the Woman (1-2)
2B. The ______________________ of the Woman (3-4)
3B. The ______________________ of the Woman (5-6)
2A. THE WAR (7-11)
1B. Satan has access to heaven now (Job 1:6-11)
2B. He will be cast out of heaven (Isaiah 14:12-15)
3B. The description of the Devil (9)
4B. How does the devil do his work? (9)
5B. The reason for the war (10)
6B. How we overcome him (11-12a)
3A. THE _________________________________ (12b-17)
1B. Satan’s ____________________________ (12b-13)
2B. Woman’s ___________________________ (14-16)
3B. Satan’s _______________________________ (17)