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5F6cd1e172b980223aa68633 T Lesson 111 Chapter Seven — The Antichrist TEXT Revelation 13:1-18; 14:9-11 SUPPLEMENTAL SCRIPTURES II Thessalonians 2:1-12 OBJECTIVE The students will be able to relate the fact that the spirit of antichrist will culminate in a person known as the An- tichrist, who will be revealed during the Tribulation. He will deceive the nations and cause “all . whose names are not written in the book” to take his mark—a mark which will seal their eternal doom. KEY VERSE FOR ANSWER All that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. — Revelation 13:8 KEY VERSE FOR SEARCH Every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come. — I John 4:3 ANSWER TITLE: Chapter Seven SEARCH TITLE: The Antichrist REFERENCE INFORMATION The word “antichrist” comes from the Greek word “anti- The idea of marking people has been seriously proposed. christos.” The prefix anti has two meanings; “against” or The September 20, 1973 “Senior Scholastics” magazine “instead of.” Thus, the word antichrist may mean either suggested this in an article titled “Public Needs and Pri- an enemy of Christ or one who usurps Christ’s name vate Rights—Who Is Watching You?” “All buying and sell- and rights. ing in the program will be done by computer. No currency, no change, no checks. In the program, people would The Old Testament gives evidence of a general Jewish receive a number that had been assigned them tattooed belief in a hostile person or power who in the end time on their wrist or forehead. The number is put on by a laser would bring an attack against God’s people—an attack beam and cannot be felt. The number on the body is not which would be crushed by the Messiah. Paul gives a seen with the naked eye and is as permanent as your fin- full description of the working of the Antichrist, the “man gerprints. All items of consumer goods will be marked with of sin,” in II Thessalonians 2:1-12. The Thessalonian a computer mark. The computer outlet in the store which Christians may have been under the erroneous impres- picks up the number on the items at the check stand will sion that the “day of Christ” was at hand, for Paul tells also pick up the number on the person’s body and deduct them that before that day could come two things would the amount from the person’s ‘Special Drawing Rights’ have to take place—an apostasy and the revelation of account. .” Years have passed. How much closer we the man of sin, the son of perdition. are to having this idea in operation today! YOUR OPENER 31 Lesson 111 RESPONSES The Antichrist TEXT: Revelation 13:1-18; 14:9-11 1. The students, no doubt, will give the name as “Deceiver.” As you continue the discussion, bring SUPPLEMENTAL SCRIPTURES: II Thessalonians 2:1-12 out the fact that the object of the Antichrist is to KEY VERSE: Every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: deceive and to persuade those he can to deny Christ. Also mention that the spirit of antichrist is and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come.— I John 4:3 now working in the world to deceive those who will pay heed. The name Antichrist introduces to us one who is absolutely opposed to Jesus Christ. The spirit of 2. We can see from the Scripture references that antichrist is already in the world, working in the children of disobedience. As Jesus Christ is the we must have a love for the truth of God’s Word. express image of God, so it appears that the Antichrist is the culminating manifestation of Satan. Discuss what having a love for the truth entails. Also known as the Beast, his coming is through Satan who gives him power to work signs and Why is this love for truth vital? Bring out that it is necessary in order to receive salvation. En- lying wonders. His reign during the Tribulation will be ushered in by flatteries, prosperity, and a call courage your students to cite specific examples for peace, but he will cause all, both small and great, whose names are not written in the Lamb’s of cults and false beliefs which take parts of Scripture and twist them to their own purposes. Book of Life, to take a mark which seals their doom. Zero in on why it is important to love and seek an understanding of God’s Word that we may be 1. What is another name given for the Antichrist? Using II John 7 as a reference, explain the pur- protected from “strong delusions.” pose of the Antichrist. 3. The students can discuss the recent groups of people who have fallen for false teachers, false prophets, and false christs. Many people will fol- low a spectacular leader because of sensational promises. But they forget to consider the end re- sult which consists of standing before God alone and being judged for their actions on earth. 2. Since the spirit of antichrist is in the world today, how can we avoid being deceived? The answer can be found in II Thessalonians 2:10-12. 3. Using Matthew 24:24, tell how the spirit of antichrist will work, and the schemes that will be used. 15 ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION NOTES 32 4. As the Antichrist gains control of the world during the Tribulation period, those who follow him 4. Ask your students to name specific conse- will wear an identifying mark. What are the consequences of having the mark? quences that will fall on those who take the mark. While discussing the finality and severity of the judgment, bring out that the most horrible of all is the knowledge of being forever separated from God and His people. 5. Allow time for your students to offer their sug- 5. Anyone who does not take the mark will not be allowed to buy or sell. The Antichrist will have gestions, based on their own individual situa- tions: in school, on the job, as a parent, etc. Help complete control of all the world’s economy: commercial, political, and religious. Name some them to see that because of the complex struc- specific aspects of your own life which would be affected by such control. ture of our society, it would be virtually impossible to function as a citizen under the control of the Antichrist without taking his mark. 6. He deceives many by great miracles, gives power to the image of the Beast to speak, and causes all to receive a mark in their right hand or 6. What role does the false prophet perform during the Tribulation period? See Revelation 19:20. forehead. In comparing the verse in Revelation 19:20 with our text in Revelation 13:11-17, the students should realize that the false prophet mentioned is the same as the second beast. 7. Revelation 20:10 reveals that the wicked trin- ity will be cast into the lake of fire. Help your 7. What will be the end of the Beast (Antichrist), the false prophet, and the devil? See Revelation students realize that this is the second death, a 20:10. place of eternal torment. 8. Watch and pray. It is important to conclude this lesson with the positive thought that we can be prepared to escape the events of the Tribulation. These preparations should be made today! 8. What can we do each day to be accounted worthy to escape all these things and to be ready to stand faultless before the Son of Man? See Luke 21:36. 16 YOUR WRAP-UP 33 SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS or receive emergency care, or governmental benefits. The point of the exercise should be to make plain the According to Revelation 13:8 and 14:11, who will receive nearly impossible situation one would face by refusing the mark of the Beast? to take the mark. What is the end of the person who takes the mark of the Bring a baby’s I.D. bracelet from the hospital, a “dog Beast? tag” bracelet giving name and address such as children wear, and an I.D. card or driver’s license. Point out that A laser tatoo, which makes an invisible mark on animals, those methods of identification can be lost or forged. has been developed. If this invisable method is used, will An invisible mark on a person would be so much more it be all right to take the mark of the Beast? efficient. Use these objects to stimulate a discussion on how logical and practical the mark will seem when it is What part do you think credit cards, such as Master Card presented to people. and Visa, will play in the mark of the Beast? Is there any type of store in which these are not used? Answers for ANSWER What can we do to escape the Tribulation, the time of the Antichrist, and the mark of the Beast? The Beast (Antichrist) is going to be healed and do many wonderful works and signs. Where will he get this power? How did Nick, in our ANSWER story, respond to the in- structions for everyone to take the mark? THINGS TO DO Role Play: A store clerk and a father with a hungry child.
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