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The Revealed Beast (Sermon from Revelation 13:1-10)

The great enemy of Revelation is the dragon, “who is called the devil and Satan.” The dragon “gave his power and his throne and his great authority” to beasts, one from the sea and one from the land. This vision reveals that the Empire is not as beautiful and glorious as it seems, it is a monster who is empowered by Satan. Those who worship the beast and give it their loyalty, in order to “buy or sell,” will suffer the wrath of God and the Lamb. Though the Roman Empire is now gone, are we still able to pull back the curtain and recognize beastly imperial power today? “Here is a call for the endurance and faith of the saints” (Rev 13:10). SPEAKER: Wes McAdams, Preaching Minister (https://www.ccmcdermott.org/our-staff/) ABOUT MCDERMOTT ROAD: The church of Christ on McDermott Road is located at 3600 McDermott Road in Plano, Texas. Wherever you are on your journey of faith, we would love to connect with you online or in person. Visit our website to learn more (https://www.ccmcdermott.org). PRIMARY TEXT FOR THIS MESSAGE: 1 And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. 2 And the beast that I saw was like a leopard; its feet were like a bear's, and its mouth was like a lion's mouth. And to it the dragon gave his power and his throne and great authority. 3 One of its heads seemed to have a mortal wound, but its mortal wound was healed, and the whole earth marveled as they followed the beast. 4 And they worshiped the dragon, for he had given his authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast, and who can fight against it?” 5 And the beast was given a mouth uttering haughty and blasphemous words, and it was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months. 6 It opened its mouth to utter blasphemies against God, blaspheming his name and his dwelling, that is, those who dwell in heaven. 7 Also it was allowed to make war on the saints and to conquer them. And authority was given it over every tribe and people and language and nation, 8 and all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slain. 9 If anyone has an ear, let him hear: 10 If anyone is to be taken captive, to captivity he goes; if anyone is to be slain with the sword, with the sword must he be slain. Here is a call for the endurance and faith of the saints. (Revelation 13:1-10, ESV) FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook -   / theccmr   Instagram -   / theccmr   The following summary and the subtitles for this video were auto-generated and may contain errors or inaccuracies. Please refer to the video for the most accurate representation. Summary: Main Theme/Big Idea: We explored the symbolism behind the beast in Revelation 13, understanding it as a representation of political and nationalistic powers that demand our loyalty. These empires exalt themselves as deities, but our ultimate allegiance belongs only to Christ, the Lamb. Key Points: Symbolism in Revelation: The beast is a composite of past empires like Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome, representing the destructive and exploitative nature of worldly powers throughout history. These empires demand our worship and loyalty, exalting themselves above all. Contrast Between the Beast and the Lamb: The beast imitates the Lamb, seeking our allegiance through deception and coercion. While the beast uses force, Christ, the Lamb, calls for our voluntary devotion. We are either marked by the beast or by our loyalty to the Lamb. Loyalty and Allegiance: We are called to resist the political propaganda and idolatry of empires. Choosing to follow Christ may bring persecution, hardship, or even death, but compromising our allegiance leads to judgment. Our loyalty to Christ must remain steadfast, no matter the cost. Application: We must resist political idolatry and any form of allegiance that conflicts with our loyalty to Christ. It’s essential to see through the deceptive promises of peace and prosperity that empires offer, recognizing their destructive nature. Faithfulness to Christ may lead to suffering, but it is better to endure hardship for the Lamb than to compromise for worldly comfort. Memorable Quote: "The Mark of the Beast symbolizes self-preservation through compromised allegiance." Closing Thought/Call to Action: We are called to endure and remain faithful to Jesus. Our allegiance starts with our baptism, and even if we've compromised, we are invited to recommit ourselves to Him. Let us follow the Lamb wherever He goes, resisting conformity to the world and being transformed by our loyalty to Christ.