The Woman and the Dragon | Revelation's Prophecies

Revelation 12 presents a dramatic vision of the great conflict between Christ and Satan. A woman, a dragon, and a male child symbolize the cosmic struggle that involves all of redemption history.

The Woman Clothed with the Sun

How is the woman of Revelation 12 described?

Clothed in black Clothed with the sun, moon under her feet, crown of twelve stars Clothed in scarlet Naked

What does the woman represent?

Mary literally The faithful church of God throughout history A political nation Heaven

The Red Dragon

Who is the great red dragon?

Rome only The ancient serpent, called the Devil and Satan A literal monster The antichrist

What did the dragon want to do with the woman's child?

Worship him Devour him as soon as he was born Protect him Ignore him

“The dragon represents Satan, who worked through pagan Rome to destroy Jesus. Herod tried to kill the child Jesus, but God protected His Son.” — Ellen G. White, The Great Controversy, p. 438

The War in Heaven

Who fought against the dragon in heaven?

Gabriel Michael and his angels The 24 elders The four living creatures

What happened to the dragon?

He won He was cast down to earth with his angels He repented He fled to another planet

The Persecution of the Woman

Where did the woman flee?

To heaven To the wilderness, where God sustained her for 1260 days To the city To the sea

How long are 1260 prophetic days?

1260 literal days 1260 years (538-1798 AD) 126 years 12,600 years

The Remnant

Why was the dragon angry at the woman?

Because she was beautiful To make war with the remnant of her offspring Because she fled For no reason

What are the characteristics of the remnant?

Rich and powerful Keep God's commandments and have the testimony of Jesus Numerous and famous Without specific characteristics

And Now?

Revelation 12 reveals the great conflict:

The woman: The faithful church of God
The dragon: Satan, working through earthly powers
The war: Began in heaven, continues on Earth
The remnant: Keep God’s commandments and have the testimony of Jesus

My Decision

I understand that I am in the midst of a great cosmic conflict. I choose to stand on Christ’s side and be part of the remnant that keeps God’s commandments and has the testimony of Jesus.

Yes, I believe and accept this truth.

5) The Woman and the Dragon