Revelation Chapter 12 | The Dragon, The Woman & The Remnant (Ep. 317)

About this episode

Joe Russiello explores Revelation chapter 12, discussing key figures and themes related to spiritual warfare and Israel's role in prophecy.

In this Sunday Bible Study, I walk us through Revelation chapter 12, building on last week’s look at the two witnesses and the rise of global rebellion. We identify the key figures—the woman (Israel), the great red dragon (Satan), Michael the archangel, and the man child—and trace how this chapter unveils the spiritual war behind human history and Israel’s prophetic role. We compare scripture with scripture (Genesis 37; Matthew 16, 24–25; Daniel; Zechariah) to clarify symbols, discuss Satan’s casting down and intensified persecution, Israel’s flight into the wilderness for 1,260 days, and the judgment of the nations based on how they treat Israel. I highlight how believers overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony, and why Satan’s time is short, reminding us that God remains in control even as deception increases. I also answer common interpretations (e.g., whether the woman is Mary or the Church), note possible double applications of the “man child,” and consider what “two wings of a great eagle” might mean—all with the aim of encouraging you to study with an open Bible and confidence in Christ’s victory. If you missed the earlier Revelation studies or…

People in this episode

Host: Joe Russiello

Topics covered

• Bible Study
• Revelation
• spiritual warfare
• Israel's prophetic role
• Satan's persecution
• Christian victory

Keywords

• Revelation 12
• spiritual war
• Israel
• Satan
• Michael the archangel
• Bible study
• Christianity
• prophecy
• persecution
• victory in Christ

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: joerooz.com

Books & works: Revelation

Places: Israel

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