In this episode, Dr. Jon Gainey discusses the meaning of the Mark of the Beast in Revelation 13:15-18. It is surprising to many that the idea of a mark being placed on the head or hand of someone is far more ancient than John's time, and is mentioned in the Old Testament.

Bibliography:

Ray Vander Laan, Faith Lessons on the Early Church: Conquering the Gates of Hell, 2000.

Grant R. Osborn, Revelation, 2002.

John Christopher Thomas and Frank D. Macchia, Revelation, 2016.

Robert H. Mounce, TNICNT: The Book of Revelation, Rev., 1984.