Tribulation Woes Continued

OUTLINE:

I. A WOMAN AND HER CHILD (REVELATION 12:1-3)

A.  THE WOMAN = ISRAEL

B.  SATAN'S FALL (4A).

    1.  Satan fell from his position as the “anointed cherub” (Ezekiel 28; Isa. 14).

    2.  Satan led 1/3rd of the angels to follow him (demonic hosts).

C.  SATAN'S GREAT DESIRE (4B)

    1.  His eagerness = ready to devour the woman.

        a.  Satan plotted to kill the Jesus at His birth.

        b.  During his public ministry Satan tempted to kill Jesus.

D.  SATAN'S FAILURE (5)

    1.  The child was born and destined to rule the world (Psalm 2).

    2.  This child was caught up unto God and his throne.

Close: Benefits of Christ's ascension:

Christ opens the way to the heavenly kingdom.
Christ has become our Advocate and Intercessor.
Christ gives us his power.

We are more than conquerors through him who loved us, rose from the grave, ascended on high, and gave us the Holy Spirit.!