Addendum- Revelation 12

Revelation 12 — The Birth of the Messiah, the Fall of the Dragon, and the Victory of the Church

Revelation 12 is not a prophecy of some future cosmic war, but a spiritual unveiling of what was accomplished in Jesus’ crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension. It is the gospel in apocalyptic form, a dramatic vision of the Messiah’s birth, His redemptive work, the exposure of Satan, and the preservation of the true Church in the wilderness of testing.

The woman clothed with the sun represents the covenant people of God, crowned with divine authority and chosen to bring forth the promised Seed, Jesus Chris. The great red dragon is not a mythical monster, but a prophetic symbol of spiritual power. Red speaks of covenant blood, pointing to the Spirit-filled Church covered by Jesus sacrifice, mighty in authority, and fierce in spiritual warfare. Dragon imagery throughout Scripture shows raw power, either against God in rebellion or under God in worship. Here in heaven’s sign, the “blood-red dragon” pictures the redeemed Body, operating in the Spirit and clothed in mercy and covenant strength.

The child is born, caught up to God, and seated upon His throne. The accuser is cast down, his claims silenced by the blood of the Lamb. The woman  the Church is carried into the wilderness, not in defeat but under divine preservation, nourished by the Spirit and the Word, hidden from the serpent’s face.

Revelation 12 declares: Satan has fallen, Jesus is enthroned, and the Church, blood-covered and Spirit-empowered, walks in victory by the blood of the Lamb and the word of her testimony.

Chapter 12 — Jesus and Bride

Revelation 12 reveals the cosmic drama of the woman clothed with the sun, the birth of the man child (Jesus), and the war against the dragon. The finished work of Jesus is at the heart of this vision, the child is caught up to God, and the dragon is defeated by the blood of the Lamb and the word of the saints’ testimony. The Bride’s identity is seen in her protection and victory: she is nourished and kept safe in the wilderness, while the accuser is cast down and silenced. False religion is exposed as the tool of the accuser, seeking to drown the Church with lies, but unable to overcome the power of Jesus redemption.

Revelation 12:1

1. Church in Glory!

1 And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars:

Revelation 12 opens with the unveiling of the glorified Church, not in its weakness, but in its union with the risen Jesus. The “woman” is clothed in divine glory (the Sun), no longer under the old shadows (the moon), and crowned with spiritual completeness (12 stars), symbolizing her authority, unity, and identity in Jesus. This sets the stage for the birth, battle, and victory that follows in the rest of the chapter. The scripture in Revelation 19:17 is very relevant to Revelation 12:1 “clothed with the sun and standing in the sun.” The woman symbolizes God’s covenant people (refer to Israel but the real message is focused on revealing the spiritual Israel, the Church). She is clothed with the sun, representing divine glory; the moon under her feet symbolizes dominion over natural or human systems and the works of the enemy; the crown of twelve stars connects her to the 12 tribes of Israel / apostles, God’s full covenant people.

Genesis 37:9–10: Joseph’s dream uses the same imagery (sun, moon, stars) to represent Israel.

Galatians 4:26: “Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.”

Isaiah 54:5–6: God as husband to His people, calling her "woman forsaken... but redeemed."

And there appeared a great wonder in heaven:

This is God’s divine plan revealed, not a future catastrophe but a finished, divine unveiling, the mystery of salvation made visible. The “wonder” signals the coming of God’s Son in glory and the glory will be in His church/bride, a supernatural event beyond human power, fully from God’s eternal counsel.

The angel explains this wonder is the Son, sent from God

Jesus is the Word made flesh, God Himself stepping into human history. The Son’s coming is God’s final, decisive act to restore creation "authority lost by Adam and Eve", not just a moment but the eternal truth through Jesus: “It is finished” (John 19:30).

God becomes man — fully God, fully man

The “woman clothed with the sun” points to the heavenly origin of Jesus body (through Mary, symbolized as the Church or Israel), bathed in divine glory. The moon under her feet shows that Jesus birth inaugurates a new covenant, overshadowing the old law.

Victory is certain — the Lamb triumphs

The “great wonder” is not fear but hope, the promise fulfilled in Jesus victory over sin and death. The ongoing Revelation celebrates this victory, showing the Lamb’s authority and kingship from beginning to end. Let us look at the Big Picture, God sent His Son to the world, that’s the great wonder! Jesus came as God in human form to rescue us all. When Jesus died on the cross, He said, “It is finished!”, He won the battle against sin forever. This story isn’t just about scary future things, it’s about Jesus’ love and victory, shining bright like the sun!

The Woman Clothed with the Sun:

The woman represents God’s redeemed people, the faithful Church and spiritual Israel, those who carry the promise of the Messiah. Being clothed with the sun shows she is clothed with divine glory, righteousness, and the light of God's presence, the shining righteousness that comes from Jesus alone. The fact she will have a child points to the incarnation "In the flesh" of Jesus, the Son of God, the “Sun” of righteousness (Malachi 4:2), born of a woman but fully divine. This child is the Messiah, the fulfillment of God’s redemptive promise. The birth of this child is the moment God’s eternal plan culminates in Jesus coming into the world, culminating in the cross and resurrection.

A Woman = God's Covenant People (Spiritual Israel / the Church)

She represents those who carried the promise of Jesus, from Eve to Mary to the faithful remnant. The woman is symbolic of the spiritual bride, chosen to bring forth the seed that would crush the serpent’s head (Genesis 3:15).

Clothed with the Sun = Clothed in the Glory and Righteousness of Jesus

The “Sun of righteousness” (Malachi 4:2) is Jesus Himself. She is clothed in light, not her own, but God’s glory, a picture of being covered by the finished work of Jesus (Isaiah 61:10). This reflects the Church’s identity in Jesus, not hidden, but radiant with His life and truth.

The woman clothed with the sun is a symbolic picture of God’s people bringing forth the promised Savior, Jesus, the Son of God working in and through His Church in glory . This prophecy points to His incarnation, His victorious work, and the completion of salvation. The entire drama centers on Jesus finished work on the cross and His triumphant reign when  Jesus said "It is finished."

And the moon under her feet:

Humanity, Sin, and the Curse Made Subject Through Jesus

The Moon Under Her Feet = Fallen, Reflective Humanity Under Dominion

The moon reflects the light of the sun, just as humanity was created to reflect the glory of God. But after the fall, that reflection was dim, humanity became unstable, ever-changing, like the moon's phases (Psalm 82:5). The woman stands upon the moon, signifying the coming dominion and authority through the birth of Jesus, who will redeem humanity and place the flesh under the Spirit (Romans 8:3–4).

The moon reflects the unstable, dim light of fallen man, ruled by changing seasons and shadows (Psalm 89:37). Under her feet shows triumph over the flesh, sin, and satanic deception,  just as God declared: “You shall bruise His heel, but He shall crush your head” (Genesis 3:15) and “You shall tread upon serpents and scorpions…” (Luke 10:19). The moon turning red (Joel 2:31) symbolizes the blood of Jesus covering the nations, turning judgment into mercy. Only through the cross and resurrection is this trampling possible, His blood overcomes (Revelation 12:11).

Red Moon = Judgment and Redemption Through Blood

The moon turning to blood (Joel 2:31, Acts 2:20) is symbolic of humanity being washed in the blood of Jesus. The importance of this child’s birth (Jesus) will change the course of all humanity, ushering in a new covenant, a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17) and the beautiful part is He included His church for this beautiful redemptive message. Just as the moon is red during an eclipse, the crucifixion darkened the sun, and the moon (man) was overshadowed in judgment and reborn in mercy (Matthew 27:45).

She Stands on the Moon = Christ's Body Exalted Over Sinful Flesh

The woman standing over the moon signifies that the old, fleshly man is underfoot, no longer reigning, but subject to the Spirit through Jesus. Jesus is the seed born of her, and in Him, the curse of Adam is reversed, and the flesh is overcome (Galatians 4:4–5).

Malachi 4:2 – “But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings…”

Joel 2:31 – “The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the LORD come.”

Romans 6:6 – “Our old man is crucified with him… that we should not serve sin.”

Colossians 2:15 – “Having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.”

1 Corinthians 15:47–49 – “The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven…”

Genesis 3:15 – “It shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.”

Acts 2:20 – “The moon shall be turned into blood…”

Ephesians 2:20 – “Built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone.”

and upon her head a crown of twelve stars:

Spiritual Authority Through the Apostolic and Prophetic Foundation

This woman, God’s covenant people, will bring forth the One who changes history, and through His finished work, humanity will never be the same again. Her crown of twelve stars signals her heavenly identity, not an earthly nation, but a spiritual kingdom built upon Jesus and His testimony, his church unified in glory. The 12 stars symbolize spiritual Israel, rooted in both the 12 tribes of promise and the 12 apostles of the Lamb (Ephesians 2:20). This is not an earthly crown, but one of divine order and heavenly authority, the true Jerusalem from above (Galatians 4:26).

Crown = Authority, Victory, and Spiritual Identity

The crown on her head represents her spiritual position and authority in God’s redemptive plan. It is not a crown of earthly royalty, but one of divine appointment, this woman is chosen to carry the promise and bring it to fulfillment in Jesus.

Twelve Stars = The Twelve Tribes of Israel under Redemption

The number twelve symbolizes the government and order of God, the twelve tribes of Israel (Genesis 49). These stars represent God’s covenant people, through whom the Messiah would come. Yet these tribes were not perfect under judgment, they awaited true redemption, not by the law, but by grace (Romans 9:6–8).

Judgment for Redemption = The Old Made New in Jesus

The twelve stars signify a people called, chastened, and refined. Israel’s history was filled with failure, idolatry, and exile, yet out of this, God would bring a remnant, and through that remnant, Jesus would come. The old covenant people, judged for their unfaithfulness, would be used to usher in the new covenant, the better and eternal kingdom (Hebrews 8:6–13).

She is Part of Bringing God's Kingdom to Man

This crown shows she is not passive, but co-laboring with God to bring forth His kingdom on earth. Like Mary, like Zion, like the early Church, she represents the womb of heaven through which Jesus enters the world. The twelve stars now shine in a new order, pointing to the twelve apostles, through whom the Gospel would reach all nations (Revelation 21:12,14).

Genesis 37:9 – “The sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance…” (Joseph’s dream of Israel’s tribes)

Romans 9:6–8 – “For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel…”

Hebrews 8:13 – “He hath made the first old… the new covenant…”

Revelation 21:12,14 – The twelve tribes and twelve apostles in the foundation of the New Jerusalem

Matthew 21:43 – “The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.”

Galatians 6:16 – “The Israel of God” — the spiritual body of believers, born from above

The crown of twelve stars represents the old covenant Israel, not discarded, but brought into fulfillment through Jesus. Though under judgment for unfaithfulness, they remained the chosen channel for redemption, pointing to the coming Messiah, who would bring a new and everlasting covenant. She bears these stars as a crown because she is crowned with promise, a faithful remnant among the judged, ready to give birth to the One who would make all things new. The twelve stars shine brighter, no longer in types and shadows, but in the full light of the Son. The woman is crowned not with her own glory, but with God’s faithfulness across generations, now culminating "reaching the final point" in Jesus.

Revelation 12:2

2. Jesus God with Us!

2 And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered.

This verse is rich with layered meaning, revealing the suffering and glory of Jesus and the spiritual birth of His people. It’s a picture of divine travail, God bringing forth a new creation, through the pain of the Cross, into resurrection life. We can see the Cross, the birth of the Church, and the tearing open of the veil like the parted Red Sea. The woman’s labor points to the longing and travail of God's people for the coming Messiah, Jesus birth being the fulfillment.

“She being with child cried”
This represents Jesus carrying within Himself the Church, His Bride (Ephesians 5:25–27). He is the seed of the woman, but also the One who, through His death, gives birth to a new spiritual family. His "cry" reflects both His intercession and the agony of bearing our sin (Hebrews 5:7). “Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain...” (Matthew 27:50–51) also “Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.” (John 12:24) We see the Church, about to be birthed through the redemptive work of Jesus, enters a new covenant age. The “crying” reflects deep yearning and spiritual groaning for new life in Jesus. This is the Church in transition, moving from old covenant shadows to new covenant reality. “For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.” (Romans 8:22) and “A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow...but as soon as she is delivered...she remembereth no more the anguish.” (John 16:21)

“Travailing in birth”
God is birthing sons and daughters through Jesus. This is spiritual labor, the divine process of creating a new covenant people, not born of flesh but of Spirit (John 3:5–6). Jesus travailed, not in sin, but in holy suffering, to bring many sons to glory (Hebrews 2:10). This represents the pressure and pain involved in the spiritual birth of the Church through persecution, judgment on the old system, and the cross. The spiritual labor pains point to Jesus suffering, the cross, and the tearing of the veil, all part of birthing a new creation. “My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Jesus be formed in you.” (Galatians 4:19)

“Pained to be delivered”
This pain reaches its climax at the Cross. Jesus’ suffering was not only physical but spiritual, He bore the full weight of sin and separation (Isaiah 53:4–5). His final cry, “It is finished!” (John 19:30), is the moment of delivery. At that same moment, the veil of the temple was torn in two (Matthew 27:51), just like the Red Sea parted, a supernatural opening to bring God's people into freedom and life (Exodus 14:21–22). Deliverance always follows pressure. The suffering is redemptive, it leads to resurrection life. The veil is torn, like a womb opening, making way for spiritual rebirth and the beginning of the Church age through Jesus death and resurrection.

Ephesians 5:25–27 – “...Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it…”

Hebrews 2:10 – “To make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.”

John 19:30 – “It is finished.”

Matthew 27:51 – “And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain…”

Isaiah 66:8–9 – “Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth?”

Galatians 4:19 – “My little children, of whom I travail in birth again…”
Isaiah 26:17–18: “Like a woman with child... we have not wrought deliverance.”

Romans 8:22–23: Creation and believers groan, awaiting redemption.

Micah 5:3: “She which travaileth hath brought forth.”

Revelation 12:2 symbolically shows the suffering of Jesus as labor pains, bringing forth the Church through the agony of the Cross. His cry is both priestly intercession and birthing groan. The tearing of the veil is the spiritual delivery room, opening access to God and birthing a new creation. Like the Red Sea, it parts to make way for a people set free, walking into life through blood and Spirit. Verse 2 powerfully describes the transition moment, the agony and pressure leading to the birth of the Church. This isn’t just physical, it’s spiritual. Through the cross, Jesus entered into travail, cried out, and gave up His spirit bringing forth a new creation, a Church born of His death and resurrection. The “woman” is both a picture of the old covenant coming to fullness and the Church being delivered into the New Covenant life.

Revelation 12:3

3. Kill Him!

3 And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.

Before we continue, here’s an important insight into who the red dragon really is and how it ties into the rest of the chapter: 

The red dragon becomes a "dragon." This symbolizes how the twelve tribes, once the “red” people of God, representing His covenant and chosen nation, lose their glory. They become "black," meaning darkened in understanding, fallen from grace, and without true light because they rejected God and went after other gods. The seven heads, ten horns, and seven crowns show their original fullness of structure and authority under the old covenant system (see Deuteronomy 7:6, "For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God..."), but now this system, the old synagogue and temple order has become corrupt. Their offerings became crooked and displeasing to God (Malachi 1:10), and they were no longer the true light of the world (Matthew 5:14, spoken to the new disciples). A portion "symbolically a third" of others were influenced and drawn down from God by the dragon's tail "influence", representing their deceptive power and religious influence (Isaiah 9:15, "...the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.").

But in verse 5, from this same nation comes the one born to rule, Jesus, from the line of David (Romans 1:3, "Made of the seed of David according to the flesh"), who would rule all nations with a rod of iron (Psalm 2:9). Then verse 6 shifts to the beginning of the church, growing during the three and a half year ministry of Jesus. He is no longer a baby but minister unto man, died on the cross and risen from the grave "3 and 1/2 symbolic to the completion of Jesus the Gospel", God in the flesh. God has a place prepared for the Church, which is the cross and the new life found in Him. As Jesus said, “I go to prepare a place for you” (John 14:2–3) not a physical mansion, but a spiritual position of oneness, to die with Him and live with Him. This is the true promised place, found in union through the cross.

In verse 7, there is war in heaven, a symbolic battle that takes place when Jesus becomes King of kings, risen with all authority in heaven and earth (Matthew 28:18). Verse 8 shows the fall of the "dragon", which is a defeated religious system now fully exposed under the influence of the satanic spirit. It could not stand in the heavenly realm of truth. Then verse 10–11 declares the source of victory: the blood of the Lamb, and the word of their testimony that Jesus has conquered sin and death. This is the turning point: the Lamb is revealed as the victorious one (Revelation 5:5–6). 

Verse 12 shifts the tone to rejoicing, because the accuser has been cast down "fallen from authority given by Adam and Eve", and the saints now stand in victory. But from verse 13 onward, the enemy is a defeated foe, desperate, plotting and scheming, but already lost. As Jesus said, “Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). The rest of the chapter reveals the dragon’s failing attempts to destroy the Church, but the seed of Jesus prevails "Adam and Eve regain authority but it is in Jesus now eternal", hidden and nourished by God in the wilderness of this world.

When you look at  the symbolism in verse 2 "God give birth to the church" it make more sense then we see in verse 3 they are together as one wonder" dragon " under blood cover, unified and under 7 "perfected" rulership and reign You can see how Jesus Revelation unveil a powerful and bold symbolic interpretation of the church found in Him, one that turns traditional fear-based readings on their head and instead reveals a victorious, Jesus-centered, blood-covered Body!

Revelation 12:3 – Symbolic Interpretation

“And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.” 

This verse is often viewed negatively, but in the light of Jesus finished work and symbolic interpretation, we see something astonishing: a "wonder in heaven" a heavenly sign, not of evil, but of spiritual mystery and majesty. This is a picture of the redeemed Church, blood-covered, unified, and perfected under the rulership of Jesus.

“Wonder in heaven”
This is not an earthly event but a heavenly marvel, a great, marvelous sign. The word wonder implies something awe-inspiring, divinely orchestrated. What is being revealed is a spiritual reality, not to be feared, but to be discerned through the Spirit: the unveiling of a blood-covered, victorious Body.

“A great red dragon”
The word dragon often represents something powerful, majestic, and fearsome in scale. Here it symbolizes the strength and spiritual might of the Church in union with Jesus, great in authority, red with the blood of Jesus. The red is not judgment here, but redemption. It’s a Body fierce in spiritual warfare, yet covered in mercy and covenant blood (Revelation 1:5–6).

See Addendum- Red Dragon

See Addendum- Black Dragon

Dragons as Part of Creation Praising God

“Dragons” (Hebrew: tanninim) are not pictured as evil. Instead, they are summoned along with all creation, the deeps, fire, hail, snow, stormy wind,  to praise the LORD. This shows that the word dragon in the Old Testament does not always mean “Satan” or something demonic. It can simply refer to great sea creatures, mighty beasts, or symbols of nature’s strength, all of which are still under God’s rule.

Genesis 1:21  “And God created great whales [tanninim]…” Here the same word is used for sea creatures created by God and declared “good.” We see in Psalm 148:7, dragons = part of God’s good creation, praising Him. Why Would They Praise? Because all creation reflects God’s glory. Even creatures that appear terrifying or chaotic in man’s eyes (like dragons or sea monsters) are ultimately God’s handiwork and point back to His majesty. Psalm 148 is a “cosmic choir” angels, stars, weather, animals, rulers, and people are all called to worship. Nothing is excluded. Romans 8:19  “For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.” All creation, even “dragons,” waits for redemption and sings in its own way.

“Dragon” functions as a symbol of force, strength, and power and that power can be pictured positively or negatively, depending on the context. Let me show you a breakdown:

This dual usage shows that “dragon” is a symbol of power, depending on context, it can picture either the fury of judgment or the majesty of creation bowing to God. The reason why we se the contrast in good an bad when reference to dragons is because they refer to spiritual power. So when you read in Revealtion about the dragon it represent Satan and sin, but with the Red wonder in heaven Dragon we see He is red. This is prophetic revelation of the power and Spirit the church will opperate in once coverd by the blood of Jesus "Blood red dragon.

Dragon as Power Against God:

Jeremiah 51:34  Nebuchadnezzar is compared to a dragon who devours Jerusalem.
Isaiah 27:1  Leviathan, the “dragon in the sea,” is a picture of evil powers God will punish.
Here the “dragon” = destructive, chaotic power opposing God.

Dragon as Power Under God:

Indicate to the owner of the Spirit!

Revelation 12:3  “a great red dragon” God opperating in His Spirit and power with in His blood covered Church.

 Indicate to the size of the Spirit!

Genesis 1:21  “God created great whales [dragons/tanninim]…” (same Hebrew word tanninim).
Indicate the nature of the Spirit!

Psalm 148:7 “Praise the LORD from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps.”
“Dragons” are part of creation itself, great creatures, mighty forces of nature, not inherently evil. They praise God by simply being what He made them to be.

Indicate the strenght of the Spirit!
Job 7:12  Job compares himself to a “sea, or a whale [dragon/tannin]” watched by God. The sense is raw strength, not evil.

The Core Idea- The word dragon is symbolic of strength, force, might, or a dominating presence:

Against God: the dragon becomes a picture of pride, rebellion, persecution, and chaos. The Spirit  Satan is working in. For God: the dragon is simply part of His creation, a force under His control, even praising Him in its existence. Think of it like spiritiual raw power, the question is whether that power is submitted to God’s order or turned in rebellion against Him.

“Dragons” (sometimes translated as “jackals” or “serpents” in modern versions) are pictured as honoring God.

Isaiah 43:20–22
“The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls: because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen. This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise. But thou hast not called upon me, O Jacob; but thou hast been weary of me, O Israel.”

Dragons honoring God -spirit  of praise!
This flips the usual imagery, here “dragons” are not enemies but participants in God’s glory. In Hebrew poetry, even the fiercest or most desolate creatures are pictured as submitting to God’s provision and testifying to His sovereignty.

Why do they honor Him? -  God nurture  the spirit!
“Because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert…”
The dragon, often associated with wilderness/desolation, now honors God because He transforms barrenness into abundance.
This ties beautifully to Jesus as the Living Water (John 7:37–38), who gives life in the desert of sin.

Parallel with salvation -  new life or reborn spirit!
Verse 21: “This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.”
Just as dragons (symbols of chaos/desert) honor Him when rivers flow, so God’s people—once barren—are formed and refreshed by Him to shew forth His praise. The very things once hostile (dragons/wilderness) are turned into testimonies of grace.

The warning to Israel (v.22) -  spiritual death!
Despite this promise, Jacob/Israel had grown weary of God and did not call on Him.
This sets up the contrast: creation (even dragons!) responds to His provision, yet God’s own covenant people resisted Him.

The dragon = Prophetic meaning for spirit!
When God brings rivers (Spirit of salvation) into the wilderness, even the “dragons ” must honor Him, prophetic reference to "spirit will honor Him."
This points forward to Jesus: His Spirit poured out in dry hearts turns what was once barren or hostile into vessels of praise, Jesus make spiritual draught (Rev 11:6) into eternal river that flows from His throne (Revelation 22:1). “Dragon” in Scripture is a reference to spirit in creation, sometimes in scripture reveals evil. Sometimes it’s used for chaos/desolation redeemed into a spirit of worship. Psalm 148:7 confirms this “Praise the Lord from the earth, ye dragons "spirit=life", and all deeps.” Creation in its fullness, even its fiercest parts, is commanded to glorify God.

“Seven heads”
Seven represents perfection and completion. These heads speak of perfected understanding, spiritual mindsets, and divine wisdom, all under the Headship of Jesus. Jesus is the Head of the Church (Colossians 1:18), and the Body reflects His mind when submitted to Him. The Church becomes His expression on earth.

See: Addendum- Heads -Crowns -Horns

“Ten horns”
Horns symbolize complete strength, complete rule and authority. It also points to governance, but not the oppressive kind, this is kingdom governance under the Spirit of God, not the Law. Unity with God and newness in Jesus.

“Seven crowns upon his heads”
The crowns are not on horns, but on heads, indicating that rulership flows from divine thinking. As long as the Church submits to Jesus as Head, she wears spiritual authority and kingship. These crowns (Greek: diadēma) represent sovereign rulership, honor, and victory through union with Jesus 

(2 Timothy 4:8; Revelation 3:21).

Revelation 1:5–6  “Unto him that loved us… and hath made us kings and priests…”

Colossians 1:18  “And he is the head of the body, the church…”

Romans 12:2  “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”

Ezekiel 37:22  “I will make them one nation… and one king shall be king to them all.”

Revelation 3:21  “To him that overcometh… sit with me in my throne…”

Revelation 12:3 is a prophetic picture of the redeemed Church, made one with Jesus. What looks like a fearsome dragon is, in heaven’s eyes, a blood-covered Body, perfected in mind, crowned in wisdom, and full of spiritual authority. This comes after the birthing in verse 2, showing the Church now revealed in heavenly glory: one unified, fierce-in-love organism, operating under the Headship of Jesus, filled with His Spirit, and clothed in His victory.

Revelation 12:3 & Revelation 17 – Connected Through Symbolism

Great red dragon (Rev 12:3) is a heavenly sign of blood-covered spiritual might: the Church operating in the Spirit under the covenant (red = redemption). Scarlet-coloured beast (Rev 17:3) is an earthly empire ridden by a harlot: apostate religion merged with worldly power (scarlet = sin/bloodguilt, Isa 1:18). Seven heads / Ten horns: numbers of completeness and fullness. In Rev 12 (holy context) they speak of covenant authority; in Rev 17 (profane context) the angel defines them as mountains/kings and ten kings aligned against the Lamb. Conclusion: Rev 12 celebrates the Bride’s blood-red power; Rev 17 exposes the scarlet counterfeit. Do not equate the red wonder with the scarlet beast; context, color, and location distinguish redemption from rebellion.

Revelation 12:4

4. We Love Mammon More!

4 And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born..

This verse is often read with fear, but seen through the lens of the cross, it becomes a powerful display of God's redemptive plan, judgment, and unity through Jesus. Chapter 12 is rich in typology: symbols with dual layers, shadows that carry more than one meaning, all converging in Jesus. I will try my best to explain this complex subject.

“His tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven”
Symbolically, this speaks of the lost tribes of Israel, especially the scattered ten northern tribes (see Hosea) and also the unredeemed state of mankind before Jesus. Yet what was once scattered is now drawn back into the fold through Jesus. Jew and Gentile are united as one new man in Jesus (Ephesians 2:14–16). The stars also represent those destined for glory but first drawn into death with Jesus, to rise again with Him. Typology!

“And did cast them to the earth”
This depicts a shaking of old systems, the fall of the Old Covenant’s reliance on the blood of animals (Hebrews 10:4). What once seemed glorious has now been brought low to make way for the new and better covenant (Hebrews 8:6). To be “cast down” spiritually means to die in Jesus, a falling from pride or religious confidence into surrender, where true glory can begin (John 12:24).  Typology!

“The dragon stood before the woman”
God Himself, through the law and judgment, stood in righteous readiness. The time for judgment had come but not to destroy mankind. Instead, God awaited the perfect offering, Jesus, the Lamb ready to pour out judgment on sin, not on the child. This represents the heavenly court prepared for the final act of justice: the cross (Romans 8:3). The red dragon symbol of salvation in Jesus and empowered by Holy Spirit will live within the Church unified us with Him and operate under His Spirit.

“Which was ready to be delivered”
The time had fully come (Galatians 4:4). Jesus, born of a woman, under the law, is now at the moment of atonement. He says, “Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit” (Luke 23:46). The delivery was not only His physical birth, but also His delivery into death to bring forth eternal life. Typology!

“To devour her child as soon as it was born”
This is a picture of the crucifixion. Satan, through religious leaders and Rome, tried to destroy the mission of Jesus. But what was meant for evil became the very means of redemption. Death tried to swallow Jesus, but instead, He swallowed up death in victory (1 Corinthians 15:54).Satan tried to stop Jesus' mission from the beginning, through Herod (physical) and temptation (spiritual). Matthew 2:13,16: Herod seeks to kill the Jesus child. In Revelation 2:10: Satan seeks to destroy believers. and John 10:10: “The thief cometh... to kill and destroy.”

Ephesians 2:14–16 – “...to make in himself of twain one new man…”

Galatians 4:4 – “When the fulness of the time was come…”

Hebrews 10:4 – “It is not possible that the blood of bulls and goats should take away sins.”

John 12:24 – “Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die…”

1 Corinthians 15:54 – “Death is swallowed up in victory.”

This verse portrays the cosmic moment where heaven meets earth, and judgment meets mercy. The stars are drawn down, signifying fallen man, the lost tribes, and religious systems unable to save (Typology.) But rather than devour the Child, God allows judgment to fall on Jesus, who willingly steps into the fire. From this, both Jew and Gentile rise into new life. The old is cast down, the new is born, and salvation begins.

Prophetic Layering: God’s Judgment Through the Red Dragon’s Tail

To make it simple and understandable Revelation 12 is written as John's vision to understand what happened to the church because of  Jesus and what happened to the system because of Jesus! Revelation 12 is John’s vision revealing a dual reality, what happened to the Church because of Jesus, and what happened to the old religious system because of Jesus. On one side, Jesus’ work brings forth a new spiritual people, the Church, born out of His death and resurrection. On the other, the old system, represented by the red dragon and its tail, loses its power and influence as God’s judgment unfolds.

This vision helps us understand the spiritual battle behind history: God’s sovereign hand allows the fall of corrupt religious leadership while  simultaneously bringing forth His Kingdom through Jesus and His Church.

Prophetic Layering- Multi-Layered Symbolism

Dual message from the other perspective -And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven:

Key Scriptures Linking Priests/Temple Leaders to Stars (Directly or Closely)

Daniel 8:10–11 – “Stars” = Priests in the Temple Overthrown by a Satanic Power

“And it waxed great, even to the host of heaven; and it cast down some of the host and of the stars to the ground, and stamped upon them. Yea, he magnified himself even to the prince of the host…”

This is one of the clearest and most direct parallels. The “host” and “stars” here refer to the priests and leaders in the Jerusalem temple (compare to v.11, “daily sacrifice was taken away”). A satanic power (typified by Antiochus IV and prophetically pointing beyond) cast down the temple system, just like the vision of God in the church the "Red dragon in Revelation 12:4". What does this mean? On the one side we see evil working and on the other side "The red dragon" doing the same act- this is a indication of God allowing Antiochus IV in evil power to destroy the temple god has already judged. Do you see the multi layered and complex way prophetic message sometimes can be? This directly supports that the “stars” cast down = spiritual leadership of the temple under attack. Connects perfectly to Revelation 12:4  stars fall, temple desecrated, and religious power corrupted, but all this all under God's sovereign reign.

Malachi 2:1–2, 7–9 – Priests lose honor and fall under judgment

“O ye priests, this commandment is for you... I will curse your blessings: yea, I have cursed them already... For the priest's lips should keep knowledge... But ye are departed out of the way…”

While not using “stars” language directly, this speaks specifically to priests, warning them of judgment. They were once honored (glorious), but now they have fallen in authority and are despised before the people (v.9). Their fall parallels stars losing their place in the heavens. Strong theological parallel to Revelation 12:4  the priestly class fell from their heavenly (divine) calling under corruption.

Lamentations 2:1–2 – God casts down His sanctuary from heaven

“How hath the Lord covered the daughter of Zion with a cloud in his anger… and remembered not his footstool in the day of his anger! The Lord hath swallowed up all the habitations of Jacob, and hath not pitied: he hath thrown down in his wrath the strongholds of the daughter of Judah…”

(v.5) “…He hath violently taken away His tabernacle, as if it were of a garden: He hath destroyed His places of the assembly…”

The temple, the priests, and their whole system are cast down. This is poetic language similar to the idea of falling stars, loss of status, light, and glory. Symbolic framework: the temple system “cast down from heaven” = heavenly order disrupted, stars fallen.

Matthew 24:29 – Stars fall from heaven as judgment on Israel

“Immediately after the tribulation (The Cross)… shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven…”

In context, this refers to the judgment on Jerusalem and the temple (70 AD). “Stars falling” here is part of prophetic imagery drawn from Isaiah 13:10 and Ezekiel 32:7 representing rulers, priests, and powers collapsing. Jesus uses this language to describe the fall of the Old Covenant world. Direct connection to Rev 12:4  stars = temple leaders losing their place in the heavenlies.

Ezekiel 8–11  God shows the corruption in the temple, and then His glory departs, implying spiritual fall of its leaders.

Isaiah 14:12 “How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning!” interpreted by many as a spiritual power working through earthly rulers (compare Rev 12:4 imagery).

Psalm 82:6–7 “Ye are gods… but ye shall die like men” Divine representatives (possibly judges or priests) fall from heavenly position.

The stars in Revelation 12:4 can be understood as the priests and temple leaders of the Old Covenant system. Jesus "Red Dragon"  came to His house with judgement and brought down the corrupt and old temple system. So we see in  Daniel 8:10–11 the strongest textual match: stars = priests in the sanctuary cast down. Malachi 2, Lamentations 2, and Matthew 24:29 all describe the fall or judgment of the religious system as temple glory collapses. Jesus' use of “stars falling” in Matthew 24 directly applies this to the end of the temple age matching Revelation 12 prophetically.

Dual message from the other  perspective - And did cast them to the earth:

The casting down of the stars points to the spiritual fall of the priesthood and temple leadership, those who were meant to discern the prophetic hour of the Messiah’s birth. These were men of the temple, trained in Scripture, yet blinded by the lust for power (Jezebel) and the love of money (Mammon). Instead of embracing and protecting the Jesus-child, they became pawns of the dragon, deceived and swept into Satan’s rebellion. Though called to be God’s people from the beginning, their disobedience and hardened hearts caused them to fall from divine nature (high calling) to human nature (natural mind). As 1 John 2:16 declares: “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.”

Key Prophetic Fulfilments Around Jesus’ Birth:

They had the Scriptures but did not see. Micah 5:2 “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah… out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel...” The chief priests and scribes quoted this to Herod (Matthew 2:4–6), proving they knew exactly where the Messiah would be born. Yet they took no action, no journey, no worship, no concern. They were stars that should have pointed to the light, but they fell in blindness.

Herod believed, but with murderous intent

Matthew 2:8,13  Herod said, “Go and search diligently for the young child…” Then tried to kill Him, showing he feared the truth but was controlled by Satan (the dragon). Herod, like many corrupt rulers of that era, believed this could be the Jesus, but saw Him as a threat to his worldly kingdom. This mirrors Jezebel’s hatred of the prophetic and Mammon’s fear of losing control.

The Temple was spiritually asleep

Luke 2:25–38  Only Simeon and Anna, both aged and humble, recognized the infant Jesus as Messiah.

The rest of the priesthood in the temple where Jesus was brought were ignorant.

The stars (priests) had fallen, no longer aligned with heaven, but tied to earthly ambitions.

Slaughter of the Innocents = Dragon’s tail at work

Matthew 2:16  Herod kills all children under 2 in Bethlehem. A clear picture of the dragon attempting to devour the child. The religious leaders’ silence during this reveals their complicity and fall from spiritual authority. Instead of defending the Son, they served the purposes of the beastly king.

Spiritual blindness and the love of mammon

Matthew 6:24  “Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” and in Matthew 23:5,14,25  Jesus rebukes the scribes and Pharisees:“For a pretense make long prayer… full of extortion and excess…” By Jesus’ day, the temple leaders had become slaves to mammon and religious pride. This greed and compromise had long roots,  even at His birth, the system was already corrupted. The casting down of the stars to the earth (Rev 12:4) symbolizes the fall of the religious leadership of Israel, especially the temple priests who should have welcomed the Messiah but were spiritually blind, deceived by Satan, and entangled with Jezebel (lust for power) and Mammon (love of wealth). Though trained in the prophetic Scriptures, they failed to recognize their fulfillment in Jesus’ birth. The temple stars, once meant to shine with heavenly light, had fallen to the earth, earthly in ambition, demonic in deception, and tragically complicit in trying to extinguish the Light of the World.

Dual message from the other  perspective - and the dragon stood before the woman which was

The dragon standing before the woman symbolizes Satan’s active, watchful presence at the birth of Jesus, fully aware of the spiritual threat the Messiah posed to his dominion. The “woman” represents the Old Covenant system, through whom the Messiah would be born, especially the faithful remnant that carried the prophetic hope. We see the chapter begins with Red dragon then later state just "dragon" standing before the woman. John is not saying it is the same dragon with a different attitude or spirit towards Jesus the child. In the spirit both dragons is present, the Red Dragon as typological reference is waiting for salvation and the let say "Black dragon= spirit of Satan" also wait for the child, to kill Him. Multi layered revelations in one text. A third layer can also be seen as the natural mother of Jesus ready to give birth.

This moment reveals a dual tension:
On one hand, God Himself is waiting for the Child to be crucified, to bring the atonement of the world (Isaiah 53:10, “It pleased the Lord to bruise Him”). On the other hand, the  let say "Black Dragon" is also waiting, working through Herod (Matthew 2:16), trying to kill Jesus prematurely, before His appointed hour, in an effort to stop the fulfillment of prophetic promises. Herod, upon hearing the wise men’s report, believed the prophecy yet responded in terror, becoming a vessel for Satan’s plan. The dragon wasn’t just after the Child but also after His offspring, the Church, the spiritual seed that would come through Jesus finished work (see Revelation 12:17).

This dual perspective highlights a central truth:
Heaven and hell were both watching the birth of the Messiah, one to fulfill salvation, the other to stop it.

This version makes clearer:

The prophetic timing and importance of Jesus birth.

The overlapping roles of God’s sovereign plan and Satan’s resistance.

The symbolic identity of Herod as an earthly agent of the dragon.

The ongoing war, not only against Jesus, but against His Body, the Church.

Dual message from the other  perspective - ready to be delivered

The scripture refer to Jesus as child but typology of the new born church in Jesus as well to be killed

Dual message from the other  perspective - for to devour her child as soon as it was born

Motivated and empowered by Satanic spirit, Herod’s murderous intent to kill the child “as soon as it was born” is a direct attempt to destroy God’s redemptive plan. This shows the ongoing spiritual warfare at the very moment of Jesus’ incarnation "To be here in flesh", the enemy trying to prevent the arrival of the Savior. Not only to kill the "son -Jesus" but the "newborn - Church"  

Revelation 12:5

5. Jesus will Measure and Atone!

5 And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.

Revelation 12:5 – Symbolic Interpretation

“And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.”

This verse holds profound spiritual meaning, stretching from the literal birth of Jesus to the spiritual rebirth of man, the union of the Church with Jesus, and the ultimate rulership of the new creation.

“She brought forth a man child”
This speaks not only of the literal birth of Jesus through Israel, but also of the birth of a new humanity, man made spiritually alive again through Jesus. No longer defined by handmade systems or religious efforts, this child represents those born of the Spirit, birthed into true life and relationship with God (John 3:3–6).

“Who was to rule all nations”
Jesus atonement wasn’t just for Israel; it transformed humanity, giving Him authority to rule over every nation. His rule is not like earthly empires, but spiritual, rooted in righteousness, truth, and grace (Psalm 2:8–9).

“With a rod of iron”
The rod of iron symbolizes unbending justice and perfect judgment. It declares that Jesus atonement fully satisfied the righteous demands of God. The strength of this rod points not to harsh domination, but to the finality and sufficiency of what He accomplished, no more sacrifices needed (Hebrews 10:12–14). Psalm 2:9: “Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron.”

“Her child was caught up unto God”
This reflects Jesus' resurrection and ascension (Acts 1:9), where He returned to the Father. But now, the Church is included in Him, the Bride unified with the Bridegroom (Ephesians 2:6). What was once only Jesus is now shared with His people. Acts 1:9: Jesus ascended to heaven.

“And to his throne”
This throne is now a shared place of rulership. The Bride is seated with Jesus in heavenly places (Revelation 3:21; Ephesians 2:6). The Trinity and the Church are not rivals or separate, there is oneness in relationship and purpose. The Bride rules not by power, but in submission and intimacy with her Husband, reigning through the victory of the cross. This verse is a revelation of resurrection power. It shows how through Jesus birth, death, and ascension, a new humanity is birthed alive to God and united with Him. Jesus rulership is our inheritance. His judgment is our vindication. His throne is now shared with the Bride, seated as one in spiritual authority and eternal relationship.

Philippians 2:9–11: Exalted and given a name above every name.

John 3:5–6 – “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit…”

Ephesians 2:6 – “Raised us up together… in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”

Revelation 3:21 – “To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne…”

Romans 5:17 – “They which receive… shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.”

Scriptures on “Caught Up” and Ascension:

Luke 24:51  “And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.”

Acts 1:9  “And when he had spoken these things… he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.”

Hebrews 8:1  “We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens.”

Ephesians 1:20–21  “Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places…”

Psalm 110:1 (prophetic)  “The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.”

The man child is Jesus, born under the Old Covenant but destined to rule the nations with righteous judgment. Though targeted by Satan through Herod at birth, He was divinely protected, and after fulfilling His mission, was caught up, ascended to reign from God’s throne, fulfilling the heavenly destiny prepared for Him from the beginning. The whole vision points to the truth that through Jesus in the flesh, death, resurrection, and ascension, God’s redemptive plan is complete. This is the moment where the eternal declaration rings out: “It is finished!” (John 19:30), the victory over sin, death, and Satan is secured. The woman’s suffering and the dragon’s attack represent the opposition to God’s plan, but the victory of Jesus ensures the final triumph of the redeemed.

Revelation 12:6

6. Jesus 3 and Half Years!

6 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days.

Revelation 12:6 – A Living, Multi-Layered Symbolism

This verse is rich in layered symbolism, like a living organism, revealing a unified message where Spirit and Word blend seamlessly with the Church. The woman fleeing into the wilderness mirrors how God's Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness, where He was attended to, sustained, and prepared. The phrase, “a place prepared of God,” also prophetically points to the grave, the place prepared for Jesus to accomplish the ultimate work of atonement. From there, what follows is eternal, everlasting life for all who believe. The “thousand two hundred and threescore days” speaks spiritually of being sustained by the Word and the Spirit, divine nourishment enabling Jesus to fulfill the work of redemption during His 3 and a half years of ministry.

This passage holds multiple prophetic layers: it unveils the Trinitarian unity "Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Father prepares the plan, the Son fulfills it through obedience and sacrifice, and the Holy Spirit empowers, guides, and sustains the process. " working in harmony, Father, Son, and Spirit, to reveal salvation; it reveals a marriage and unification of heaven and earth; it speaks of the cross, the birth of Jesus, His lineage, and literal persecution. At the same time, it unveils a deep spiritual dimension working in parallel with natural history, all perfectly manifested and recorded in prophetic scripture.

Revelation 12:6 - Symbolic Interpretation

“And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days.” This scripture unfolds with multi-layered symbolism, like a living, breathing organism. It speaks of divine unity between Spirit and Word, the Church and Jesus, heaven and earth.

“The woman fled into the wilderness”

This mirrors how the Spirit of God led Jesus into the wilderness after His baptism (Mark 1:12–13). Just as He was attended to and sustained there, this woman, the spiritual representation of the covenant people, or the Church enters a hidden season of divine testing and protection. We see  a third layer of Mary being helped by God to protect the child-Jesus. A Typology in three layers. I will explain in more depth shortly.

“A place prepared of God” 

This prophetic part reflects the grave, where Jesus rested in death, a divinely ordained place of transition. Yet it’s also a spiritual reality for the Church: a place of retreat, death to self, and hidden preservation where resurrection life springs forth. One layer place prepared for safety for the child and mother against the dragon Herod, but also place prepared for Jesus on the cross.

“That they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days”

The 3 and 1/2 "the time of  Jesus ministry- His appearing, baptism, teachings about the kingdom of God that has come, the cross, His grave, resurrection and ascending into glory" symbolizes a spiritual season where the Church is sustained supernaturally by the Word and the Spirit through tribulation and testing "The great tribulation- The Cross", just as Jesus was in the wilderness and in the grave. This time of feeding prepares her for atonement, ministry, and ultimate union.

This passage is not just about persecution or escape. It weaves the literal and symbolic:

The literal birth of Jesus through Israel, His lineage, birthplace, and the persecution He faced as a child (see Matthew 2).

The spiritual birthing of Jesus in the believer and in the Church.

The wilderness as both a place of testing and intimacy with God.

The Trinity working in unison, Father’s will, Spirit’s guidance, and the Son’s obedience to reveal the plan of salvation.

The Cross message hidden in layers: death, burial, feeding (spiritual sustenance), and resurrection.

Ultimately, Revelation 12:6 is a prophetic picture of union between God and His people, between the Spirit and the Bride, and between heaven and earth, culminating in eternal life through Jesus’ finished work. This verse prophetically links Jesus literal life, the Church’s spiritual journey, and the cosmic plan of redemption. The wilderness is not abandonment, it’s preparation, intimacy, and preservation. God prepares the place, provides the sustenance, and protects His people until the fullness of salvation is revealed in Jesus. After Jesus ascension, the Church (woman) enters a place of spiritual refuge in the “wilderness”, a time of hiddenness, dependence on God just like Jesus had to. Exodus motif: Israel preserved in the wilderness. Hosea 2:14: “I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak comfortably.” and Revelation 12:14 (later repeated): Nourished spiritually.

Prophetic Layering- Multi-Layered Symbolism

“And the woman fled into the wilderness”

At the natural level, this refers to Mary and Joseph fleeing to Egypt (Matthew 2:13–15) to protect Jesus from Herod, led by God into safety. Spiritually, this also points to God’s faithful remnant, the true Israel, and ultimately the Church, being set apart and protected by God during times of spiritual conflict. Just as Jesus was led into the wilderness (Matthew 4:1) after His baptism, the Church too enters a wilderness, a place of testing, preparation, and divine provision.

The woman = dual meaning
Mary as the faithful vessel through whom Jesus came. But also the broader “woman” as God’s covenant people, especially the Church, which was spiritually born through Jesus and then driven into the wilderness, not abandoned, but preserved and hidden from the dragon’s assault.

“Where she hath a place prepared of God”

The wilderness is not punishment, but protection. God Himself prepares the hiding place, a symbol of grace, just like the Ark, the Exodus, and Jesus time alone in the desert. Psalm 91:1  “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”

“Where she hath a place prepared of God"

This speaks first of how Jesus was taken care of by His Father, preserved and guided even in infancy as He was hidden from Herod’s wrath. The wilderness was not abandonment, but a preparation for His ministry, showing how even early obscurity was part of the divine plan. But there’s a dual message in His words later: “I go to prepare a place for you” (John 14:2) which mirrors the same idea in Revelation. The one who was protected in the wilderness now becomes the one who prepares a place for His Church, a spiritual wilderness of protection, grace, and transformation. This shows the inclusive nature of the Church, the woman is not just Mary, but also symbolic of the people of God, the Bride, the spiritual body of Jesus. Her wilderness becomes a place of purpose, not punishment. The Word of God always speaks in multi-layered messages. That’s why when we read the same scripture over and over again, it speaks something new, deeper, and more relevant each time, because the Word is alive and connected!

“That they should feed her…”

Just as God fed Israel with manna, and angels ministered to Jesus in the wilderness (Matthew 4:11), so the Church is nourished spiritually by the Word, by grace, and by the Spirit. Isaiah 40:31  “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength…”

“A thousand two hundred and threescore days” (1,260 days)

Symbolic of a limited but intense time of trial. Often linked to the 3½ years or prophetic period of opposition and preservation. This parallels the ministry of Jesus, the witness of the Church, and the tribulation faced under opposition, yet God keeps His people through it.

“That they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days”

This 1,260-day period (3½ years) represents the earthly ministry of Jesus, the exact prophetic window in which He revealed the Kingdom, confronted false religion, fulfilled the Law, and laid the foundation for His Church. During this time, the “woman” symbolically the spiritual remnant, the Church in infancy, is spiritually nourished by the presence of Jesus. Though hidden from the public eye, she is being transformed. Just as Jesus fed the multitudes in the wilderness with bread and truth, So He also fed the woman  the emerging spiritual body, with grace, doctrine, correction, healing, and revelation. This wilderness period is not isolation but formation. Key fulfillment: Jesus’ 3½ year ministry marks the turning point of redemptive history. In this exact period, He unveils the Father, calls out the Bride, and prepares the new covenant vessel. The 3½ years is not a tribulation yet to come, It is the time when the old gives way to the new, And the Church begins to emerge, fed directly by the Son of God.!

Selah

The woman fleeing into the wilderness represents both the natural protection of Mary and Jesus from Herod and the spiritual preservation of the Church, birthed through Jesus, during tribulation. The wilderness is God’s hidden place, a place of testing, transformation, and divine provision. Just as Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, so the Church follows, not abandoned, but fed and sustained by God during spiritual war.

Revelation 12:7

7. Good vs Evil!

7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,

And there was war in heaven:
This is not a future cosmic battle, but a spiritual war surrounding the birth and mission of Jesus. On the natural level, we see Herod’s attempt to destroy the child (Matthew 2:13–16). But behind that stands the entire corrupted temple system, jealous, blind, and influenced by Satan, working to stop the atonement before it could begin. This “war” reveals how heaven and earth were shaken at the coming of Jesus and all forces, both seen and unseen, were stirred into motion. We se a dual message: The temple leaders who should have received Jesus were spiritually allied with the beast system. Yet as Revelation 17:17 says: “For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will… until the words of God shall be fulfilled.” They thought they were destroying the Messiah, but they were actually fulfilling God’s plan of redemption. What they meant for evil, God used for good (Genesis 50:20).

“Michael and his angels fought against the dragon”
Michael, the defender of God's people (Daniel 12:1), represents the heavenly authority and protection of God over His redemptive plan. This battle shows that Jesus was not unprotected, even as a child, divine intervention preserved Him. The angels warned Joseph in dreams, moved them to Egypt, and surrounded the Son with divine safety. Spiritually: This was a war over truth, light, and the future of mankind. Michael symbolizes God’s justice and victory that always stands between the enemy’s attack and the unfolding of Jesus mission.

“And the dragon fought and his angels”
Satan, through his earthly agents (Herod, temple leaders, Roman power), actively resisted God’s plan. This was not just human rebellion, it was spiritual warfare aimed at cutting off the seed (Genesis 3:15). But just as Pharaoh tried to kill the children in Egypt, and failed, so too did Satan’s plan fail here. The temple system working with the Roman empire under Satan's spirit "Dragon is not just Satan but the whole system working together in his spirit" and as his "messengers-angels -those working against God"

The Dragon is Not Just Satan — But the Whole System Working in His Spirit

The dragon in Revelation 12 represents more than just Satan as an individual being, it embodies the entire rebellious system operating under his influence. From Herod’s violent decree to the religious leaders blinded by pride and greed, the political powers, corrupted priesthood, and deceptive spiritual forces all conspired together in one spirit: the spirit of antichrist. This unholy alliance was mobilized by Satan to stop the birth of Jesus and destroy His mission. The dragon is the full manifestation of worldly systems, religious, political, and spiritual, all driven by the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life (1 John 2:16), opposing the work of God from the beginning. 

Selah

This "war in heaven" is a symbolic unveiling of the real battle taking place around Jesus birth and earthly mission. Satan and his forces both spiritual and religious, tried to kill the child, stop the atonement, and maintain their throne, but God's angelic host and sovereign will secured the victory. Everything that happened, even the betrayal, crucifixion, and rejection was used by God to fulfill His Word. This is not just about angels fighting; it's about the Lamb triumphing through surrender, and the dragon being cast down by love, not force.

Revelation 12:8

8. We Won and They are Out here!

8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.

And prevailed not:
Evil lost. Satan’s attempt to destroy the child, to stop atonement, delay redemption, and hold on to power, completely failed. The dragon worked through Herod, the temple system, and Rome. But he could not stop the Son. Jesus was protected, raised up, and finished the work (John 19:30).

This moment already declares the ending:
Revelation 20:10 “And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone… and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.” Satan is not victorious, he is judged, and his kingdom collapses under the rule of the true King!

Neither was their place found any more in heaven:
The powers of darkness lost their position. The heavenly authority they once deceived through, especially religious influence is removed. "Neither was their place found any more in heaven" This is not about physical location. It’s about authority being stripped. After Jesus’ victory, they have no more voice before God. No more accusation, no more power over those in Jesus (Romans 8:1, Colossians 2:14–15). This is a  Spiritual Fulfillment: Heaven and earth were shaken, and a new reality was birthed at the cross. Hebrews 12:26–28  a removing of the old so that the unshakable kingdom remains and in 2 Peter 3:10  the old heavens and earth melt away, symbolic of the old covenant system collapsing under the weight of the New. Matthew 6:10 “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” Now is fulfilled: the Kingdom has come through Jesus, and we can pray and live out heaven’s reality on earth.

Selah

Satan did not prevail. He lost when Jesus was born. He lost again at the cross. And he will finally be cast into the lake of fire (Revelation 20:10). His place in heaven, his voice of accusation and false authority is gone not the place where he used to stay. The heavens are cleared, and the Kingdom has come, now we live in the reality of that victory, praying, walking, and overcoming "on earth as it is in heaven."

Revelation 12:9

9. Cast into Earth!

9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

This is not literal cosmic war, but spiritual warfare fulfilled in Jesus victory over Satan’s legal power ,Christ has disarmed Satan!

Luke 10:18: “I saw Satan fall...”

Colossians 2:15: “Having spoiled principalities and powers...”

John 12:31: “Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.”

And the great dragon was cast out:
This is the same event described in Revelation 20:10, now shown from heaven’s perspective. Jesus death and resurrection stripped Satan of authority in the spiritual realm. The cross broke the legal power of accusation, sin, and death (Colossians 2:14–15). He is already judged, not in the future, but at the cross (John 12:31). “The prince of this world is cast out”, Jesus said it before the crucifixion- Selah!

Revelation 20:10:
“And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire…” This is the judgment made visible after the finished work was complete.

That old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan:
This confirms his identity, he is the same deceiver from Eden: Genesis 3:1 “Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast…” Revelation 20:2 again confirms: “that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan…” In Eden, he stole through deception, planting doubt in Eve’s heart and in Revelation, he is exposed, judged, and cast out by the blood of the Lamb (12:11).

See Addendum- Genesis to Revelation.

Which deceiveth the whole world:
His power after being cast out is limited to deception. He no longer holds the throne of authority, only illusions and deception. His kingdom is built on lies, fear, accusation, and false religion. The Gospel exposes him, and those who believe the truth are free (John 8:32). The blood makes us righteous, holy, and untouchable to his accusations.

He was cast out into the earth:
This is crucial: after the cross, Satan was cast down into the earth-realm "bottomless pit- judgement", no longer allowed to operate in heaven’s courts, but confined to limited deception on earth. This fulfills Revelation 20:3  “cast him into the bottomless pit…” Earth becomes the “prison” and the abyss "spiritual prison" where only deception remains. Why earth? Because this is where authority was stolen  from Adam and the same command of God in Eden to "rule the earth" still applies. It was stolen here and this is where judgement must be made and rights be taken back. We see the enemies power is not gone, but no longer eternal or legitimate and he can only use it through deception and lies through demons that has "given" rights from man. Take your back and live free in Jesus as this is your new birth right in Christ!

And his angels were cast out with him:
Those unclean spirits that followed him were cast down too "losing authority". They operate only by permission or legal right, through people who host them. But wherever Jesus is received, they are cast out (Mark 1:27, Luke 10:17). Deliverance is possible because Jesus has already won. They have no right unless given one. The victory is enforced by faith and truth! This is the church role and mission, Jesus want us to use this authority given by Him "we as kings and priests" in His kingdom to set those that is captive with demonic oppression or possession free. These spirits that has given rights by people can be cast into the abyss "prison of spirits" with others when people take their rights back.

Satan Cast into the Earth — A Spiritual Reality

When Revelation 12:9 says Satan was “cast out into the earth,” it reveals a deep spiritual truth: he was cast down into the lower realm, the earth, symbolically connected to the bottomless pit, a place of spiritual confinement and limitation. This is where he now operates, restrained but still active. His angels (the demons) were also cast out, but unlike him, they were not said to be cast into the earth, showing that while they lost their original power and position, they still seek influence in the spiritual realm of humanity. Demons no longer have dominion, but they retain legal access where sin, unbelief, or rebellion opens the door. While born-again believers are sealed with the Spirit of God and filled with His presence, the unsaved, those without Jesus, remain vulnerable. Demonic influence continues wherever they are given permission to dwell in the “spirit-man” of those not yet redeemed. In Jesus, the believer has victory and authority,  not because Satan no longer exists, but because his power has been broken by the blood of the Lamb. He only functions through deception and consent. The enemy’s greatest weapon now is legal access through darkness, but he cannot cross the bloodline without permission.

Selah

The dragon was cast out at the cross, his throne shattered, his voice silenced in heaven.

He is the same serpent from Eden, but now exposed, judged, and defeated.

His only remaining power is deception, lies believed by those who do not know the truth.

He and his angels now operate only on earth, with no heavenly access.

The believer walks in victory, holiness, and authority, overcoming him by truth and the blood of the Lamb.

This makes the Four Horsemen even clearer.
They show the judgment and spiritual war that followed Jesus enthronement, not a future apocalypse, but the shaking of the old world by the cross. Keep this very important note, Satan can only delegate in spirit through his demons using deception and has completely loss access to men's domain. 

Revelation 12:10

10.Salvation and Kingdom has Come!

10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

After Jesus victory, Satan no longer has grounds to accuse, believers are justified.

See Addendum Satan Fall

Romans 8:33–34: “Who shall lay anything to the charge of God’s elect?”

Zechariah 3:1–4:  Satan rebuked while accusing Joshua the priest.

Hebrews 9:24:  Christ now intercedes in heaven for us.

Now is come salvation:

This is the true arrival of salvation, eternal, spiritual, and complete. Not a future escape, but a present reality in Jesus (2 Corinthians 6:2  “now is the day of salvation”. It declares the defeat of sin, death, and Satan at the cross. Salvation is not just forgiveness, it’s freedom from bondage and eternal separation.

Hebrews 9:12  “He obtained eternal redemption for us.”

John 19:30  “It is finished.”

And strength:

The people of God are now empowered, not fearful. No longer under the oppression of the Law, sin, or Satan. The Spirit of God now indwells us, strength from within.

2 Timothy 1:7  “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power…”

Ephesians 6:10  “Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.”

And the kingdom of our God:

God’s Kingdom has now fully broken into the world through Jesus. It is not of this world (John 18:36), but it rules within us (Luke 17:21). The veil was torn, access to the holy is opened, and the old system is judged. Jesus has done it!

Hebrews 12:28  “We receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved…”

And the power of his Jesus:

Jesus has come, the Anointed One, the Messiah and He reigns now. No more waiting, no more types and shadows. He has all power in heaven and earth (Matthew 28:18). His resurrection is proof that redemption is complete.

Luke 4:18  “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me…”

Acts 10:38  “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth… with power.”

For the accuser of our brethren is cast down:

cast down = stop of temple offers. Jesus stopped the temple offers! Every time the priests did a sin offer, Satan will remind God that he "The snake" deceived mankind and have stolen their rights of authority. This confirms it, Satan has no more access to the throne of God. He cannot accuse the saints anymore, his voice has been silenced. 

Genesis 3:15  “It shall bruise thy head…”

The head (authority) of the serpent is crushed at the cross. This aligns with Revelation 13:3, the beast’s head wounded to death.

Colossians 2:15  “Having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly…” The powers were disarmed, stripped of authority, no more standing in heaven.

Which accused them before our God day and night:

Before the cross, Satan had access to the throne, accusing the people under the Law, he was a constant nag, God had to deal with him by buying the rights sold by Eve back with His own blood. The cross atonement did just that, and first thing on the list was kicking satan from his authority, papers of  new ownership was signed and satan was cast into earth "bottomless pit" eternal!. His power was rooted in the curse of the Law (Galatians 3:10). But now the price is paid, and no more condemnation remains for the believer.

Romans 8:1  “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus…”

Romans 8:33–34  “Who shall lay anything to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth.”

Selah

The voice in heaven declares what Jesus accomplished at the cross:
Salvation is now!
Strength is now!
The Kingdom is now!
Jesus reigns now!

The accuser is cast down, just as foretold in Genesis 3:15, the enemy’s power is crushed!

He cannot stand before God and accuse the redeemed any longer because the blood of Jesus has made us holy, blameless, and free!

The war is won, and the verdict of heaven is shouted!
“It is finished.”

Revelation 12:11

11. His Blood – His Word!

11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

Believers participate in Jesus victory by faith in His sacrifice and spiritual boldness in testimony.

Romans 8:37: “We are more than conquerors through Him that loved us.”

2 Corinthians 2:14: “Thanks be to God, who always causes us to triumph in Christ.”

1 John 5:4–5: Faith overcomes the world, the ongoing spiritual victory of the Church from the cross to eternity, based entirely on the finished work of Jesus.

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb:

The true Church from the cross until now defeats the accuser not by effort, but by faith in Jesus blood. His blood silences every charge, cleanses every sin, and declares us righteous, accepted, and victorious. This is the basis of all spiritual victory. We don’t fight to win, we stand in Jesus victory (Colossians 2:15).

Hebrews 10:14  “For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.”

Romans 5:9  “Being now justified by his blood…”

1 John 1:7  “The blood of Jesus Christ… cleanseth us from all sin.”

Exodus 12:13  “When I see the blood, I will pass over you…” (God sees the blood, not your record.)

And by the word of their testimony:

The confession of Jesus finished work is power. This isn’t just a personal story, it's the spoken Word of faith that aligns with what Jesus has done. We overcome by speaking and living the truth of Jesus, declaring what the blood has accomplished. Our victory is released as we agree with the Word, declaring the cross, not our feelings.

Romans 10:9–10  “If thou shalt confess with thy mouth… and believe in thine heart…”

Proverbs 18:21  “Death and life are in the power of the tongue…”

John 1:14  “The Word was made flesh…” — Jesus is our testimony.

And they loved not their lives unto the death:

The true Church dies with Jesus, letting go of self-life, ego, reputation, and fear. This is not just martyrdom, it’s the daily surrender of living by faith in another Man's righteousness. This is the true Church identity: the crucified, risen people who walk in victory because they no longer live for themselves!

Romans 6:6–8  “Our old man is crucified with Him… if we be dead with Christ, we believe we shall also live with Him.”

Galatians 2:20  “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I…”

Luke 9:23–24  “Whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.”

Selah

Victory belongs to the Church, not because of strength or effort, but because of the blood of the Lamb.

We overcome as we declare and live the Word, our testimony is Jesus.

We walk in resurrection life, because we’ve laid down our old lives with Jesus.

This verse declares the unshakable position of the Church, cleansed, empowered, fearless, and victorious in the finished work of Jesus.

Revelation 12:12

12. Time is Up!

12 Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.

This verse reveals the dramatic spiritual shift after Satan’s defeat at the cross, and the call for both heavenly rejoicing and earthly vigilance.

Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them:

Revelation 12:12 — Dual Message

“Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them”

Heaven’s Joy: Heaven rejoices because Satan has been cast down. The accuser no longer has a voice before God. This is the sound of eternal victory, the Lamb enthroned and salvation secured. The Bride, seated with Christ in heavenly places (Eph. 2:6), shares in this triumph and rejoices that her name is written in heaven (Luke 10:20).
Earthly Trial: For the disciples at the cross, this moment felt like anything but victory. They hid, trembled, and doubted. Yet even in their confusion, heaven’s song was true. Their sorrow soon turned into joy at the resurrection (John 16:20). The dual message is that while heaven rejoices in finished victory, earth may still experience temporary trembling.

Revelation 1:3  “Blessed is he that readeth… for the time is at hand.”

Luke 10:20  “Rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.”

Colossians 3:1  “Seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth…”

Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea:

Revelation 12:12 — Dual Message

“Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea”

Heaven’s Warning: Those who remain earthly-minded (living by flesh, self-effort, or rebellion) are warned. “Earth” symbolizes natural wisdom and legalism; “sea” pictures restless nations in turmoil (Isa. 57:20). To live apart from the Spirit is to be open prey for deception.
Earthly Struggle: For the first believers, this warning was felt in flesh and blood. From the cross to Pentecost and beyond, they experienced the danger of being targeted, hunted, and misunderstood. Even after the Spirit came, persecution remained fierce for decades, as Satan’s wrath lashed out through Rome and unbelieving Israel.

Isaiah 24:17–18  “Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are upon thee, O inhabitant of the earth.”

James 3:15  “This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.”

For the devil is come down unto you:

Revelation 12:12 — Dual Message

“For the devil is come down unto you”

Heaven’s Truth: Satan is cast down, stripped of authority in the heavens. He has no place in God’s court, no power to accuse. His work now is bound to the earthly realm, using lies, fear, and religion to deceive.
Earthly Reality: In those days, the disciples felt this tangibly. Their world turned upside down as Satan stirred betrayal, mockery, and death against Jesus and His followers. They faced his wrath not in theory but in lived persecution. Yet the Spirit preserved them.

1 Peter 5:8  “Your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.”

Ephesians 6:11–12  “Put on the whole armor of God…”

Having great wrath:

Revelation 12:12 — Dual Message

“Having great wrath”

Heaven’s Assurance: His anger is desperation, not victory. He is furious because he has lost his place and knows his end. His rage is evidence of defeat, not power. For the Bride, this is a reason to stand firm: his fury cannot overturn the Lamb’s blood.
Earthly Cost: For the early Church, this wrath was fire. The disciples fled, Peter denied, and persecution broke out against them after Pentecost. For nearly seventy years, Rome and temple leaders unleashed Satan’s wrath on believers. Yet through this fire, the Church only grew stronger.

John 8:44  “He was a murderer from the beginning…”

Revelation 20:10  His end is the lake of fire and he knows it.

Because he knoweth that he hath but a short time:

Revelation 12:12 — Dual Message

“Because he knoweth that he hath but a short time”

Heaven’s Declaration: The cross began the countdown of Satan’s end. His time is short; his doom is sealed. The Church rejoices in this certainty, walking in victory, waiting for the day when all enemies are made Jesus footstool (Heb. 10:13).
Earthly Season: The “short time” was also the disciples’ darkest hour, from the cross until the resurrection and Pentecost. They endured Satan’s concentrated fury, but it ended when Jesus rose and revealed Himself to them. Though persecution followed, they knew the devil’s time was running out, and Jesus Kingdom was forever.

Hebrews 10:13  “From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.”

Acts 3:21  “Until the times of restitution of all things…”

Matthew 24:35–36  Jesus speaks of the return of heaven’s King, a day only the Father knows, but guaranteed.

Rev. 12:12) carries two parallel layers — “Dual Message: Heaven’s Joy and Satan’s Wrath” 

From the believer’s side, this verse also captures the very real and dangerous time surrounding the cross. As Jesus was crucified, the disciples themselves felt the fury of Satan in full force, fear, scattering, denial, confusion, and deep persecution. Those few days between the cross and the resurrection were the darkest hours, when the devil’s wrath seemed overwhelming. Yet that wrath could not last; Jesus risen appeared to them, breathed peace, and then poured out His Spirit at Pentecost. Even in the seventy years that followed, the early Church endured extreme persecution, tasting the sting of Satan’s fury on earth, yet always under the shadow of Jesus triumph. The “short time” is therefore both the urgency of those first believers’ trial and the entire span of history after the cross—Satan is defeated, his time limited, and his rage desperate. For the Church, this is not a call to fear, but to faith: to endure in the Spirit, knowing that wrath may rage for a season, but the Lamb’s victory is eternal. 

Selah

Heaven rejoices because salvation is complete and Satan is defeated.

Earth is warned because Satan is active, though limited, and full of wrath.

His defeat at the cross began the countdown to his end.

The Church must walk in the Spirit, truth, and faith, not in fear because we already sit in heavenly places, far above all principalities.

Revelation 12:13

13. The Son –The Church - The Enemy!

13 And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child.

Satan’s defeat enrages him; he turns to attack the Church (spiritual Israel), but time is limited.

1 Peter 5:8: “Your adversary the devil... seeking whom he may devour.”

Revelation 20:3: “A little season” for deception.

Matthew 24:22: “For the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.” - this verse indicate the 10 days after the resurrection and the until the day of Pentecost.

This verse shows us the immediate rage and reaction of Satan once he realizes he has lost all heavenly access. Revelation 12:13 is not just history or prophecy, it reveals the invisible spiritual war that intensified after the cross. The dragon, seeing that he was cast down, turned his fury toward the very system and people through whom Jesus was born. Herod, driven by the same spirit, tried to destroy the newborn Messiah, showing how the enemy works through earthly vessels when he can no longer operate in heavenly places. This verse reminds us: Satan’s war is now fully aimed at what God loves, the Church, the truth, the testimony of Jesus. From the moment of Jesus’ birth, the old temple system, blinded by greed (Mammon) and lust for control (Jezebel) was spiritually bankrupt. Though trained in Scripture, they failed to recognize the very Messiah they claimed to wait for. Herod believed the wise men but still sought to kill the child. This was more than politics. It was spiritual war: the dragon standing before the woman to devour the man child. But God, fully in control, used even this rage to fulfill His purpose. Just as Revelation 17:17 declares, “God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will…”, even their opposition served His redemption plan.

And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth:

The moment Satan realized his access to heaven was permanently revoked, he was cast out of his seat of accusation (see Rev. 12:10). But now, he “saw”, yet in spiritual irony, he is now blinded. Like Eve “became as God” (Genesis 3:5), Satan tried to ascend (Isaiah 14:13–15), but was cast down and lost all knowledge of God's goodness. Satan no longer sees with divine clarity, he only works through confusion, deception, and manipulation.

Revelation 20:1–3  Satan is bound and sealed, not removed from existence, but stripped of rule and access.

2 Corinthians 4:4  He blinds others, yet he himself is now blind to truth.

John 12:31  “Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.”

He persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child:

After losing authority, Satan’s rage turns toward the woman, the faithful community that brought forth Jesus and continues in His name. The woman is Mary in the natural, but prophetically, she is the Church, those who carry and birth Jesus into the world through testimony, love, and truth.

Genesis 3:15 “I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed…” The prophecy is fulfilled in Jesus, the Seed, and continues in His Body, the Church.

John 16:21–22  Jesus compares His death and resurrection to a woman in travail, then joy.

Galatians 4:26  “But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.”

The persecution is spiritual, through religious opposition, false doctrine, demonic oppression, and worldly hatred. Yet the Church cannot be defeated (Matthew 16:18).

Spiritual Warfare Teaching Emphasis:

Satan’s kingdom now operates through deception, not authority.

He cannot “rule” but can influence if believers give place to him (Ephesians 4:27). He has no throne, no seat but uses lying spirits, fear, and temptation to attack the Church.

His “minions”  the unclean spirits  still seek to devour, deceive, and manipulate:
Ephesians 6:12 “We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but… spiritual wickedness in high places.”

This is why the patience of the saints is vital (Revelation 14:12):
To stand firm, walk in Jesus finished work, and cast down every stronghold (2 Corinthians 10:4–5).

Selah

Satan lost his place in heaven, and with it, his divine perception.

Now filled with wrath, he turns to persecute the woman, the Church, the carriers of Jesus.

But the Church stands in victory, empowered by the blood, the Word, and resisting the schemes of the devil.

Satan cannot touch those who know their identity, resist in faith, and walk by the Spirit, his kingdom is already broken and headed for final judgment.

Revelation 12:14

14. Strong Wings- Strong Help!

14 And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.

God gives the Church divine help and preservation, though persecuted, she is nourished spiritually. “A time, and times, and half a time” refer to the Church time of wilderness just like Jesus 3 and half years of ministry and facing test from the enemy!

Exodus 19:4: “I bore you on eagles' wings...”

Isaiah 40:31: “They shall mount up with wings as eagles...”

Psalm 91:4: “Under His wings shalt thou trust…”

Introduction to Revelation 12:14

This verse unveils the divine provision and spiritual strength God gives to His Church in a world still filled with deception. After the dragon fails to destroy the man child (Jesus), his focus shifts to the woman, the Church, the faithful remnant. But God does not leave her defenseless. The woman is given two wings of a great eagle, a powerful image throughout Scripture that speaks of God lifting His people above danger. These two wings represent the Spirit and the Word: our ability to soar above the lies of the enemy, not in our strength, but in Jesus. Just as Isaiah 40:31 says, “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles…”, so too, the Church is equipped to overcome.

The wilderness is not a place of abandonment, but of preparation and protection. Just as Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted and then ministered to by angels, so the Church finds its hidden place in Go, nourished, fed by the Spirit and truth. The prophetic phrase “a time, times, and half a time” points symbolically to the three and a half years of Jesus’ ministry, where He fulfilled the Law, declared the Kingdom, and won the victory we now live in. That completed ministry is what nourishes the Church, it sustains us even now in a world full of trials and temptations. The phrase “from the face of the serpent” reveals something subtle but important: the enemy still shows his face, pretending to have authority, pretending to be something he is not. But it’s only a face, the illusion of power without substance. The Church, in Jesus, is hidden and protected from the lies of that false identity.

And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle:

God equips His Church with divine power and protection, the Holy Spirit and the Word. These are the two “wings” that lift believers above temptation, accusation, and deception. Eagle's wings represent supernatural strength and heavenly perspective, rising above earthly attack. We find the similar connections in the mention of wings in John's visions and prophetic writings regarding.  Let see how powerful the and of great meaning the reference to wings is: God gives His people what they need to overcome the enemy and endure the wilderness

Wings-Thrones-Chariots

See Addendum- Wings-Thrones-Chariots

.Revelation 4:8
And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.

Revelation 9:9
And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle.

Revelation 12:14
And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.

Isaiah 40:31  “They shall mount up with wings as eagles…”

Exodus 19:4  “I bare you on eagles’ wings, and brought you unto myself.”

John 14:26  The Spirit teaches and reminds of the Word.

Hebrews 4:12  The Word of God is alive and powerful.

That she might fly into the wilderness:

The Church is called away from worldly systems into a place of testing, refinement, and intimacy with God. The wilderness is where Jesus was led to be tempted (Matthew 4:1), yet was also where He was ministered to (Matthew 4:11). This is not abandonment, it is divine strategy: separation for preparation. The wilderness is the place of spiritual development, protected yet challenged, always with God's presence.

Hosea 2:14  “I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak comfortably unto her.”

1 Corinthians 10:13  God provides a way of escape in every temptation.

Revelation 3:10  “I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation…”

Into her place, where she is nourished:

The Church has a prepared place, a spiritual state of nourishment in Jesus. This refers to the provision of grace, truth, and divine sustenance found in Jesus alone. Just as Jesus was ministered to in the wilderness, so is His Body through the Spirit, the Word, and fellowship with God. God’s Church is not left to starve, we are nourished by the finished work of Jesus, the Word, and the Spirit.

Psalm 23:5  “Thou preparest a table before me…”

Matthew 4:4  “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word…”

John 6:35  “I am the bread of life…”

Matthew 11:28–29  “Come unto me... and ye shall find rest.”

For a time, and times, and half a time:

Symbolic prophetic phrase for three and a half years is linked to the ministry of Jesus. Jesus earthly ministry lasted 3½ years, during which He fulfilled the Law, preached the Kingdom, and defeated Satan. This also reflects the prophetic “middle of the week” in Daniel 9:27 where sacrifice ceases and fulfilled at the cross. The nourishment of the Church is rooted in Jesus completed work during His 3½-year ministry, now available to us.

Daniel 7:25  Refers to “time, times, and the dividing of time.”

Daniel 9:27  Messiah is cut off “in the midst of the week.”

Luke 4:25  A time of famine also used to represent 3½ years.

John 19:30  “It is finished” — fulfillment completed.

From the face of the serpent:

The woman is shielded from Satan’s deception and false authority. “Face” speaks of identity, appearance, presence, the false image of power the devil tries to show. But the Church, grounded in truth, sees through the lie: he was cast down and stripped of authority.  Satan's remaining weapon is deception, but believers are hidden from his face, from his illusion of power, through Jesus.

Genesis 3:1–15  The serpent’s lies began in Eden — but his head would be crushed.

Revelation 13:3  The serpent-beast has a “wounded head” — a defeated throne.

Romans 16:20  “God shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly.”

Colossians 2:15  Christ spoiled principalities and powers.

Selah

God gives His Church the Spirit and the Word as wings to rise above deception.

The wilderness is a place of preparation, not punishment, a symbol of victory over temptation.

The “nourishment” comes from the 3½ years of Jesus’ perfect ministry, where He fulfilled all that was needed to sustain us forever.

The serpent can only show his “face”, a false mask of authority, but he is cast down, and the Church is safe in Jesus victory.

Revelation 12:15

15. Church Persecution!

15 And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood.

Symbolic of overwhelming false doctrine, persecution, or deception aimed at destroying the Church. This specifically refer to the early church of Jesus time and is still under attack till this very day. I mention this to remind you to keep the scriptures in context of time and relevance to the revelation of these visions.

Isaiah 59:19: “When the enemy shall come in like a flood...”

Psalm 124:2–5: “Waters had overwhelmed us...”

Ephesians 4:14: “Tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine…

And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman:

= Satan speaks lie, a torrent of deception, false doctrines, accusations, and confusion. This flood represents a spiritual outpouring of corrupt speech designed to drown out truth. Since his power has been stripped (Revelation 12:10), the serpent now uses words, propaganda, false teaching, temptation, and fear, to try to destroy the Church. After being cast down, the serpent opens his mouth to unleash a flood of spiritual deception, aimed directly at those who walk in truth

Psalm 124:4–5  “Then the waters had overwhelmed us… the proud waters had gone over our soul.”

Isaiah 59:19  “When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.”

Ephesians 4:14  “Tossed to and fro... by every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men…”

2 Corinthians 11:3–4  Satan corrupts the simplicity of Christ with “another Jesus... another gospel.”

Daniel 9:26  “The end thereof shall be with a flood…”  symbol of destruction and overwhelming deception.

That he might cause her to be carried away of the flood:

Satan’s goal is to sweep believers away from faith in Jesus, to uproot them from their rest in the finished work and pull them into fear, works, or confusion. The idea of being “carried away” reflects spiritual instability, being influenced by subtle lies, cultural pressures, or religious manipulation. This is not just outward persecution, this is doctrinal and mental warfare meant to move us off the foundation of grace. Note the "he might cause " indicate "not supposed to" but the believer still have right to choose their believes and must live by faith and obedience to God. remember it is the good fight of faith, but it is still a fight! The flood is aimed at pulling the Church into religious performance, legalism, compromise, or worldly thinking, anything that distracts from Jesus crucified!

Galatians 1:6–7  “I marvel that ye are so soon removed… unto another gospel…”

Hebrews 13:9  “Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines…”

Colossians 2:8  “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit…”

Matthew 24:24  “False Christs… shall deceive the very elect, if possible.”

Revelation 16:13–14  Unclean spirits like frogs… come out of the mouth of the dragon, false prophetic spirits.

Selah

After being cast down, the serpent uses his mouth, not his throne, his remaining tool is deception. The “flood” represents a wave of lies and false teachings meant to oppose the Gospel and draw believers away from the cross. Satan knows he cannot win, so he seeks to confuse, accuse, and divide those who are victorious in Jesus. But the Church, grounded in the Word and Spirit, will not be swept away, for our foundation is Jesus Himself, unmovable and eternal (1 Corinthians 3:11).

Revelation 12:16

16. Persecution Swallowed Up!

16 And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth.

God uses natural or providential means (even governments or unexpected events) to protect the Church. Dual meaning, the earth open up “Jesus atonement on the cross’ opened the earth,  you will notice the scriptures mentioning "the smoke coming up!" Also notice the scripture “there was a earthquake when Jesus died." This all reveal or indicate to clues or markers to the deeper meaning of these prophetic writings. Satan had a onslaught but Jesus swallowed it up!

Acts 18:12–17: Gallio dismisses charges against Paul—earthly help.

Proverbs 21:1: “The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord...”

Isaiah 43:2: “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee…”

And the earth helped the woman:

The spread of the Gospel, the growth of Christianity, and the testimony of believers begin to impact the world. The “earth” here symbolically represents people, nations, and systems that begin responding to the truth. As the Church grows, even the physical world and unbelievers begin to recognize and support the truth in action. The Church’s influence causes even the world to respond, the woman (Church) is not alone; history, society, and people begin to reflect God's truth. Many came to faith in jesus finish work on the cross.

Isaiah 11:9  “The earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.”

Acts 6:7  “And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly…”

Acts 2:47  “Praising God... and the Lord added to the church daily…”

Psalm 67:2  “That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.”

And the earth opened her mouth

The voice of people, cultures, or even unlikely instruments rise up to expose evil and oppose deception. “Earth opened her mouth” is symbolic of a public response to demonic propaganda. When God’s truth shines, even those once silent begin to speak, exposing religious lies, political control, and moral failure. If you look at prophetic language this indicate to the grave of Jesus that took all that could oppose Him with Him to the grave. When the Church testifies, the world begins to speak back, either in belief, defense, or conviction, confirming God's truth.

Pilate’s Wife as “the Earth Helping”

Pilate’s wife, a Gentile and an outsider to Israel’s covenant, was stirred by God through a dream to testify of Jesus’ innocence (Matthew 27:19).This is the earth helping, the natural realm, even those not part of the covenant, rising to defend the Messiah against the accusations and schemes of the serpent. The “flood” of lies, false witnesses, and accusations from the religious leaders was partially “swallowed up” by her warning, showing that even the natural order responds to God’s plan of redemption.

God Using Unbelievers for His Plan

This matches a larger biblical pattern: God often uses those outside the covenant to confirm His truth or protect His people. Cyrus, a Persian king, called God’s “anointed” (Isaiah 45:1). Nebuchadnezzar, though pagan, was humbled to acknowledge God’s sovereignty (Daniel 4:37). The Roman centurion at the cross testified, “Truly this was the Son of God” (Matthew 27:54). Pilate’s wife is another example: even while the religious leaders raged, God raised up a voice from outside Israel to testify of His Son.

The Typology

Dragon’s flood = accusations, lies, persecution flowing through the mouth of the religious system.
Earth helping = God using unexpected vessels, sometimes Gentiles, unbelievers, or even the natural order itself  to shield His redemptive plan.
Outcome = Jesus is still delivered to the cross, but every attempt of Satan to swallow Him fails; instead, God turns even the warnings of outsiders into testimonies of His Son’s innocence. Pilate’s wife’s dream is a perfect example of how “the earth helped Jesus”. Even outside voices, moved by God, stood to swallow up part of the enemy’s flood.

Numbers 16:30–33  The literal earth opened to swallow rebellion (Korah). Symbolically, God uses the earth to judge deception.

Luke 19:40  “If these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.”

Romans 8:19  “The earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.”

Matthew 27:54  Even the Roman centurion said, “Truly this was the Son of God” creation and men alike testify.

And swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth:

Satan’s lies and attacks fail, the truth overtakes the deception. “Swallowed up” means completely absorbed or neutralized, the propaganda is seen through and has no lasting effect. The power of God's Word, spoken and lived through the Church, cancels out the lies from the dragon’s mouth. In this part we prophetically see "death that is swallowed up" Jesus overcame sin, took it all upon Himself and swallowed it up to make a end of it! The Church prevails not just by resisting, but by overcoming, truth swallows lies, and God’s Word always triumphs.

Isaiah 25:8  “He will swallow up death in victory…”

2 Corinthians 10:5  “Casting down imaginations… bringing every thought into captivity…”

1 John 4:4  “Greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.”

Matthew 16:18  “The gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

Selah

The “earth” represents people, cultures, and even secular systems that begin to recognize the truth and defend the Church in some form. As the Church shines, others rise up and speak against deception, even those who once had no voice in the spiritual battle. Satan’s lies, the flood from his mouth fail to destroy the Church. Instead, they are swallowed up by truth, exposed as empty, and crushed by the strength of God's Word and Spirit. This verse confirms that God’s redemptive plan cannot be stopped, even the world begins to testify to the glory of Jesus.

Revelation 12:17

17. Old System Failed- Attack the New !

17 And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.

The ongoing persecution of true believers who remain faithful to Jesus, the spiritual descendants of the woman (the Church).The Old system failed and Jesus prevailed. The Church is blessed for we are of His seed! The enmity between seed still there from Eden time but now we are on the victorious side!

2 Timothy 3:12: “All who live godly... shall suffer persecution.”

Revelation 14:12: “Here is the patience of the saints...”

John 15:19: “The world hateth you... because ye are not of the world.”

Revelation 12 reveals the hidden spiritual reality behind history: Jesus victory has stripped Satan of power to accuse, but his wrath now targets the Church. Yet the Church, nourished by God, overcomes by: The blood of the Lamb, Her testimony of Jesus, Spiritual identity and protection, Endurance in the wilderness. This is not a tale of future disaster, but a present reality of triumph through union with Jesus and spiritual protection in the midst of trial.

And the dragon was wroth with the woman:

Satan is enraged with the true Church, those who are covered by the blood and walk in the Spirit. After failing to destroy Jesus and failing to deceive the Church with his flood of lies (verse 15–16), the dragon is now furious. His anger is directed not at sin, but at the light,  because it exposes him as defeated foe. The dragon is now furious with the Church, particularly those who bear the image and authority of Jesus.

John 15:18–19  “If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.”

2 Timothy 3:12  “All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.”

Revelation 12:12  “Woe to the inhabiters… for the devil is come down… having great wrath…”

Genesis 3:15  The enmity between the seed of the woman and the serpent continues through the ages.

And went to make war with the remnant of her seed:

Satan targets the faithful, those who are spiritually awake and producing fruit. The "remnant" implies a faithful group, the overcoming believers who carry the Gospel. The seed is those in Jesus, united with Him as one "The Bride." These are not lukewarm or casual, they are awake, abiding, and advancing the Kingdom. This "war" is not just persecution, it's deception, accusation, and subtle attacks aimed at wearing down the saints. The enemy’s strategy shifts, he now focuses on those actively carrying the testimony, hoping to weaken their influence and stop the advance of truth.

Daniel 7:25  “He shall wear out the saints of the most High…”

Revelation 13:7  “It was given unto him to make war with the saints…”

Ephesians 6:12  “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but… against spiritual wickedness…”

Matthew 24:24  “If it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.”

Which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ:

True believers, obedient, surrendered, Spirit-led, and full of Jesus witness. The commandment keeper are those that understand the written word who is the Living Word  "Jesus" is within them, we live the Word in faithfulness from within the spirit man and not mere remembering scriptures to keep us motivated. Keeping the commandment is not law-based ritual, but living by the law of Jesus (Galatians 6:2)  love, truth, faith, and obedience through grace. When we look at the “Testimony of Jesus” it is bearing witness to the finished work of the cross, His resurrection, and His Kingdom. These are the ones Satan fears most, their words break chains, and their lives reveal Jesus. The enemy attacks those most effective, the ones who not only believe, but live and speak the truth of Jesus.

Romans 8:1–4  “Who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”

Revelation 19:10  “The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”

Matthew 5:14  “Ye are the light of the world.”

Philippians 2:15–16  “Among whom ye shine as lights… holding forth the word of life…”

John 17:14  “I have given them thy word, and the world hath hated them…”

Selah

The dragon’s wrath is now fully aimed at the Church, specifically the faithful, fruitful remnant. These are believers who walk in grace, obey from the heart, and carry the testimony of Jesus, the living Word. His goal: to silence their voice, stop their mission, and confuse their identity. But this verse also reveals his defeat: he must "go to make war", which means the Church still stands, and the Lamb is still victorious in them. Preach, testify, shine - because the dragon cannot destroy what is sealed in the blood and rooted in Jesus!

To My Bride

The Church is called to stand firm in spiritual warfare, resting in the victory of Jesus’ finished work. As the Bride, we overcome the accuser not by our strength, but by the blood of the Lamb and by boldly testifying to what Jesus has done. Our calling is to live free from condemnation, trust God’s protection in every wilderness season, and resist the enemy’s lies. We overcome by celebrating our union with Jesus, knowing the victory has already been won, and by holding fast to our testimony in a world still under attack.