In this chapter of Revelation we see two Beasts who are given power and authority by the Dragon to slander God. As they conquer the Saints, they force the world to receive the Mark of the Beast.
These verses show us that there are two types of people... those in the world and those whose names are written in the Book of the Lamb. There are no others. Those in the world are deceived by the Devil and those who are faithful Saints are persecuted.
God wants us to be patient in Him and to have faith in the work of His son Jesus on the cross. He wants us to be strong when we are persecuted as we wait for His work and His will to be done in us and through us.
In what part of your life are you facing persecution?
In what part of your life do you need greater faith and patience in God?
READ REVELATION 14
From verses 1-5 describe who was standing with the Lamb on Mt. Zion.
In conjunction with verses 1-5, read James 1:16-18, Psa 32:2, Zeph 3:13 and Eph 5:27. List some of the characteristics of these people that are pleasing to God.
Read verses 6-13, Jer 25:15, 1 Cor 15:18 and 1 Thes 4:16. Briefly list what each of the three angels was preaching and include additional information provided by the extra passages.
Study verses 14-20 and read Dan 7:13, Jer 51:33, Isa 63:3, Heb 13:12 and John 15:1. Describe each of the harvests taking place in these verses. What does God require so that the people may be made Holy?
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