Israel in the Book of Revelation
The struggle for the land of promise is merely the tip of a large iceberg. It is symptomatic of a far greater struggle between God and His enemy, Satan. The book of Revelation is apocalyptic, meaning it describes future events dealing with the end of the world as we know it. Many people consider it too difficult to understand. But that isn’t the case. And though it discloses terrifying events, iGet More Articles—Subscribe Today!
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My question is WHY would God, the creator of the heavens and earth, allow a created creature (satan) to cause such great sorrow to Earth, to humanity. Are we to believe that God loves satan as He loves earth/humanity and the battle is not between Jesus and the dragon but dragon and humanity? Obviously, Jesus comes to the rescue of believers at the end but why allow such sorrow… we will never know.
we do know. God plan was to create a world where death and sin rule until his return. All people are put to the test and must decide for themselves whether they are going to follow death or follow him. The whole point of this world is to be tested, and you can’t be tested unless there is temptation and struggle.
I also know the woman in this instance of Rev. 12 represents the Nation of Israel, who through much suffering, did bring forth the seed of our Messiah. We can find this truth in the very first verses of the first book of the New Testament; Matthew. Where it lays out the generations that brought forth our Messiah. It is odd to see many commentaries think this particular woman is the Church; but the foundation is not there. They refer to the twelve stars as the apostles, but the 12 Tribes of Israel is the foundation of where the Messiah’s lineage came. Some refer to the male child the woman birthed also as the Church, but it is clearly singular, and we know the Male Child is Jesus Christ whom it mentioned is caught up to God, which we know was witnessed, at the Ascension. It is odd many ignore the whole chapter, where it clearly states how the dragon who fell to earth tormented the woman, who was given two wings of an Eagle to fly into the wilderness for protection for 3.5 years. This only after Satan tried to flood the woman out. When Satan sees God is protecting the woman for 3.5 years, he is infuriated, and then turns his attention to make war with the rest of her offspring who “keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.” That is the exact description of the Church. We are the offspring who keep the commandments and share the testimony of Jesus Christ. We are not the woman, we are not the male child the woman birthed, we are clearly the offspring who came forth fromo the male child who was birthed. Why do not more believers see this?
I am humbled God chose me to live, AND to witness “Finally” All Truth Come Alive, for All of Heaven & the World to See Together!” “All the Glory is Gods” Amen
Hello Tom,
Many thanks for a true and correct interpretation of Israel in the end of days. It is true that God has NOT forgotten the Jews. He cannot break his eternal covenant. I must confess that many of my christian brothers do not share my belief but I meet them head on with what I know is true. As a believer , I am eternally linked to the Jews. They are the natural branches , I am grafted in and I pray that more followers come to the realisation that we share a common future.
May the God of Israel bless you,
Shalom
Duncan