2-13-22
February 13, 2022

“The Coming World Ruler”

Revelation 13:1-18
February 13, 2022

Main Point: Satan will try to prevent Jesus Christ from setting up His earthly kingdom by setting up his own under the Antichrist and the false prophet.


I. The Antichrist 13:1–10


A. His Appearance 13:1-2


B. His Adoration 13:3-4


C. His Activities 13:5-7


D. His Admirers 13:8-10


II. The False Prophet 13:11-18


A. His Person 13:11


B. His Power 13:12-14


C. His Program 13:15-18

Questions for Spiritual Growth

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  1. Describe what John saw rising from the sea. Where else is this animal mentioned? How does it compare to the dragon in chapter 12?

  2. What did the people do according to 13:4? What does this tell you?

  3. Peace is good, but “peace at any price” is unacceptable for the Christian. In what ways have you been lured into a compromising situation just to maintain peace?

  4. How do we see God’s sovereignty in what the beast can do? Compare Daniel 7:1-8 with Revelation 13:2. What is the interpretation of Daniel’s vision and how might it relate to what John saw? See also 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4 for more insight as to the possible identity of this beast. What practical words do we see in John’s epistle about the Antichrist (1 John 2:18-23; 4:1-6)?

  5. The coming world leaders is also attractive to the general population because of his miraculous powers. Some would say “if it is miraculous, it must be from God.” What is the best way to discern truth from error? See Acts 17:11 and 2 Timothy 3:15-16.

  6. Read 13:16-18. What tactic does the beast use to separate unbelievers from true believers? What tactics are used today to pull us away from worship of the one true God? What do we know of this number and what don’t we know?