I get asked from time to time, "What do you really think the mark of the beast is going to be?" I think most people have not thought much about this matter and the implications of the Scriptures that discuss it. This article seeks to tie together several key passages about the mark of the beast that say much more together than they do individually. I chose an approach that was partly a personal story, partly an assessment of our times, but mostly a frank look at the clear message of the Word of God.