In this episode, I begin the deep dive into the biblical backstory of the beast out of the sea, the end time world leader first mentioned in Revelation 13. But I start with Revelation 12:1-6, explaining the symbols used in these verses: the woman clothed with the sun, the dragon, and the woman's male child. An understanding of these symbols puts Revelation 13 in its context and makes it easier to see the ties to other Scriptures.

It also leads to our asking: "What is the significance of the 1260 days mentioned in Revelation 12:6?" and "Why does that number matter?" 

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