A few hints to help us understand this section of Revelations.
1. Read through Revelations 12-14 as a unit and try to look past the chapter headings and verse divisions.
2. Read various translations of this section. A good resource is www.Biblegateway.com This site allows you to select multiple versions and you can arrange them next to each other.
3. Chapter 12 shows us a glimpse of the story of our world. We are brought behind-the-scenes to see the spiritual reality of the cosmos. In Chapter 13 John describes how Satan will bring a Holy War on earth through the two beasts. And in Chapter 14 John shows us that the final outcome of this Holy War results in a Triumphant Lamb.
4. We are introduced to three main characters: The Dragon, The Woman and the Child.
The Dragon represents Satan, and his efforts to destroy God and His people.
The Woman represnts God's people, both Israel and the Church.
The Child represents Jesus.
Read through Revelation 12-14 and send in our questions and comments!