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| KEY VERSE: But they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they did not cling to life even in the face of death. Revelation 12:11 (NRSV) FAITH STORY: Revelation 12:1-17 FAITH FOCUS: John, the writer of Revelation, gives a picture/story of the spiritual warfare that takes place between Satan and God. The first 6 verses cover the birth of hope and salvation to the world through Jesus. Satan seeks to thwart God’s intentions but Jesus rules over him in authority through his sacrifice for atonement. Like every story in Revelation, God is the final victor. Satan then focuses his attention on attacking the community or church of Christ. A war in heaven takes place in verses 7-12 as Satan’s rebellion is overturned and he is thrown out of heaven. Satan inhabits the earth from then on and works to destroy the church through persecution. Those faithful to God overcome Satan by Christ’s example on the cross and they too offer a testimony of faith through their martyrdom. Satan continues to seek to wipe out the word of faith but God intervenes to preserve its continuation. Verses 13-17 function as a slightly different camera angle on the same scene as verses 1-6, showing Satan’s plot to destroy the church and those who remain faithful to the cause of Christ. Continued... |
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