Chapter 12 is another part of the break between the sixth
and seventh trumpets. This chapter is a
graphic history of Israel, represented by the woman in the chapter. That makes the man-child Jesus Christ. And the red dragon has been trying to destroy
Him since the beginning of time. Chuck
goes through a powerful list of strategies that Satan has used in an attempt to
eliminate Messiah.
My favorite part of the teaching in this session included
Dr. Missler’s thoughts about a ticking counter in heaven that advances each
time someone makes a decision for Christ.
Satan doesn’t know what number on the counter will represent the
fullness of the time of the Gentiles to signal our Heavenly Father to send
Christ back to gather His people, so each time the counter advances, Satan
flinches. Chuck says Satan’s been in
shock treatment for 1900 years! I love
that!
Chuck also made our group laugh when he said that no one
should wait to make a decision for Christ and that someone listening to him
right now could be holding us all back by not making that decision. This also led one of our small group members
to admit that he didn’t think anyone could be 100% positive that they were
saved. I am praying that he receives
that absolute assurance. I am also
praying that those who already belong to Christ won’t take advantage of that
assurance, but will strive to do God’s will and be in alignment with Him
regarding all things.
Only seven weeks left!
I can’t believe how quickly this time has passed. Thankfully, I am building quite a list of
topics for personal study as I progress through Revelation.
Homework for next time:
Read chapter 13. Read Isaiah 14,
Ezekiel 28, Isaiah 10:24f, Micah 5:5f, Zechariah 11:17.
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