1. The woman gives birth to a Son (1-6)

This chapter describes the eternal conflict between God and the devil. The pregnant woman is Israel, the people of God in the Old Testament. God sent his Son Jesus into the world through Israel. The dragon is Satan. His seven heads represent great worldly wisdom; his ten horns, great power. He was an enemy of Jesus even before his birth. The 1,260 days are symbolic of a time of unrestrained wickedness.

2. War in heaven (7-9)

The devil was once an angel of God. He challenged God's rule and was cast out of heaven. He is the one who leads the whole world astray and plants a spirit of rebellion in men's hearts.

3. Overcome by the blood of the Lamb (10-17)

Satan is defeated by the blood of the Lamb and by the testimonies of faithful witnesses who love Jesus more than life. When the devil failed to destroy Jesus, he went off to make war on those who obey God's word.

Application: Lord, help me to love you more than my own life. I trust your shed blood.
One Word: Victory through Jesus' blood