Scriptural Preparation Revelation 13:11–18 James 3:13–18 Lesson Commentary We have established that the beast pictured in Revelation 13:1–10 symbolizes the authoritarian power to be found at the end of time. However, many questions remain. For example: How could anyone obtain so much power so quickly? What kind of force would be needed to subjugate the […]

Revelation 13:11–18 Without pause John introduces us to another beast, totaling two. Two, often in Scripture, indicate companionship and cooperation. And these, both under Satan’s influence, are not rivals competing for attention. Rather, they are preparing the way for “Babylon, the great whore” of chapter 17. Anti-christian civilization, always present incipiently from the beginning, will […]