Questions for Revelation Chapter Twelve

(A war is raging)

The battle between good and evil

1. What was the wonder that appeared in heaven? _______________________
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2. Why did she cry? ____________________________________________
3. What was the other wonder that appeared in heaven? ____________________
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4. What was the dragon ready to do? ___________________________________
5. What did the woman bring forth? ____________________________________
6. Where did the woman flee? _________________________________________
   1. Why? ____________________________________________________
7. What battle is described in verses 7-9? _______________________________
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 For class discussion

What is the battle in heaven symbolic of? __________________________________
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Note: two rules for interpreting symbols are:

1. Names are to be taken literally

2. There must be a clear similarity between the symbol and the thing signified

1. In verse nine what four terms are used to describe Satan? ___________ ________
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 Though question

Is Satan a fallen angel? ___________________________________________________

Things to consider:

1. Is Satan a liar (John 8:44)? _____________________

2. Can God lie (Titus 1:2)? _______________________

3. Is Satan answerable to God (Job 1:6; 12)? ____________________

4. Is Satan more powerful than man? _________________________

5. Is Satan less powerful than God? ___________________________

6. What is the only class of being that would fit that criteria? _______________

7. Did Satan sin (I John 3:8)? ____________________________

8. What was Satan lifted up with (I Timothy 3:6)? ________________________

9. Are angels created (Psalms 148:1-5)? _______________________

10. Can angels sin (II Peter 2:4)? ________________________________

1. What did the voice in heaven say? _________________________________
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1. What does the devil know? ______________________________ See also Matthew 25:41; Revelation 20:10

1. What did the devil persecute? _____________________________________

 Thought question

In verses 6; 13-14; 16-17 what is the woman symbolic of? ________________________________ Read also Romans 7:4; II Corinthians 11:2

1. What was the woman given to stand against the persecution? ______________
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2. Who helped the woman? _____________________________________
3. Who did the dragon make war with? ________________________________

 Thought question

Is it ever good when the world helps the church? _________________________
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