Revelation (Adults)

Chapter 12

Lesson written by David Riggs and Murray Wade

REVELATION 12

[Please read the background information, the chapter, and answer the questions below.]

SOME BACKGROUND INFORMATION

In this section we have an altogether different vision, but it deals with the same period of time that we have already studied. We do not step out of that era into another. We get a glimpse of the actual struggle at work between God and Satan. God uses His forces (Christ and His followers) and Satan uses his (evil governments and false religions). In chapters 12-14 seven majestic figures or personages are involved in the intense conflict: (1) the woman, (2) the great dragon, (3) the man child, (4) Michael, (5) the sea beast, (6) the earth beast, and (7) the Lamb with the 144,000. John says in chapter 12 verse 1, "And a great sign appeared in heaven” ("a great wonder in heaven” KJV) and in chapter 12 verse 3, “another sign appeared in heaven” (another wonder in heaven” KJV). Chapters 12-14 are highly symbolic and “in heaven" (as seen from heaven's viewpoint).

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR REVELATION 12

1. How is the glorious woman described?

2. How is the great, fiery red dragon described?

3. What did the dragon wait for?

4. What was the male Child of the woman to do and where did He go?

5. Do the periods of time mentioned in verses 11:2, 3; 12:6, 14, and 13:5 all seem to refer to the same period of time?

6. Who fought with the dragon?

7. Who does the great dragon represent?

8. Throughout this chapter a woman is referred to. Who do you think she represents? Please read Micah 4:9 through 5:4 before you answer.

9. Who are those mentioned in verse 11?

10. Who are “the rest of her offspring” mentioned in verse 17?

11. Does chapter 12 indicated God will provide and care for His children?