The beast is given authority by Satan to blaspheme God and His children in heaven and also to persecute the saints on earth. However, those whose names are not written in the Lamb's Book of Life will worship him. Is your name in the Book of Life? If so, take heart... "(This) life is short. The Lord is in control. We're going to heaven! That's what this book is about!

We learn about the beast that comes from the sea, the antichrist, the 2nd part of the unholy trinity. Satan is a deceiver and will always try to mimic the things of God, including His death & resurrection. However, the biggest difference is that Satan will let you die for him, whereas Jesus died for us! Don't be deceived, know the difference, and choose this day whom you will serve!

We get a rare look at a war in heaven between Satan and the archangel Michael, in which Satan is ultimately kicked out of heaven...

Today we learned:  1. Satan is the accuser of the brethren; 2. if we are at odds with Satan, then we can overcome him with the blood of the Lamb, the word of our testimony, & by not loving our lives unto death; 3. when we accuse other saints, we are "satanizing" them; 4. we must never be found guilty of anti-Semitism; 5. there will be a time when all that is written will take place... Are we ready???

"Enter the (red) dragon" - We are introduced to the first three symbolic characters of chapter 12: the woman = Israel, the red dragon = Satan, & the male child = Jesus Christ. Ever since Satan was kicked out of heaven, he has been warring against God ever since...and especially with the Jews since they are central to God's plan. Through the scriptures we see that Satan is not to be underestimated or overrated, but that God is large and in charge and has a plan!

Maria Anne "Hansi" Hirschmann was born in Czechoslovakia, she was raised in a foster home and attended a Nazi school. Hansi Ministries, Inc. was founded in 1974 when the Lord spoke to her and told her to resign her job and go out to speak and write for Him. Come hear Hansi speak and share her amazing testimony from being a Nazi youth leader who was liberated and what it means to truly be free in Jesus.