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Great Truths and Relevant Prophecies for all
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Its continued RELEVANCE
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April 5, 2025
Peace Publishers LLC. Resources in sixteen categories for self-instruction, classes, sermons, and conferences. An original 21st Century Commentary on Revelation is being added. Site administrator and publisher in English and Spanish: Homer Dewayne Shappley, evangelist and author of 2,500-plus documents in both languages. Oversight: Cairo, Tennesse Church of Christ.
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Number 2 of 6 in this series
GOD, the Woman Clothed with the Sun, her SON who rules "ALL the NATIONS with a rod of iron," the "Great Red Dragon," and king Herod the Great
Below, the texts of the above image according to the sequence to be followed when reading them.
God, Politics, Governments of the World, and the Religious
The limited authority and powers conceded by God to Satan that allow him to exercise influence over politicians and secular governments.
The example of the Woman clothed with the sun, her Son, the Great Red Dragon, and King Herod the Great
“And a GREAT SIGN appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pains and the agony of giving birth. And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, and on his heads seven diadems... And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, so that when she bore her child, he might devour it.” Revelation 12:1-6
Is the woman the Virgin Mary? Negative. All attributes in Revelation 12 prove that she is the earthly people of Israel. Mary is presented in her role as the earthly mother of Jesus.
What do the 12 stars represent? The 12 tribes of the earthly people of Israel.
Who does the Great Red Dragon represent? Satan, the ancient serpent.
What do the seven heads and ten horns represent? Secular, worldly kingdoms, nations, and republics.
Who does the Dragon represent when he stands before the woman? King Herod the Great, who desired to kill the baby Jesus. Outwitted by the wise men, he ordered all children in Bethlehem and adjacent áreas to be killed, a prophecy of Jeremiah 31:15. Mateo 2:13-18
Did God authorize Herod to be king? Yes, by the Divine Provision that authorizes and permits all politicians and governments to function. But that PROVISION does NOT imply approval for all decisions or actions of anyone. The very same Provision is in effect TODAY. God approves the Good; never the Evil. He uses both Good and Evil according to his overriding purposes in nations and individuals.
Author: Homer Dewayne Shappley
Category. Gods Goddesses Nations Regimes Religions Interact
Number 3 of 6. Why Satan’s offer was truly valid. God the Father and Jesus the Messiah allow Satan to be “the GOD of this WORLD,” the “RULER of this WORLD.” To influence politicians, judges, state employees, educators, the military, and citizens in general but not force them to be his subjects. An image of Jesus and Satan standing on a high ledge and contemplating scenes of kingdoms on Earth, plus concise texts, compose a powerful slide. Very short read.