Lesson 275: Revelation 12:11
Revelation 12:11
The Blueprint — The Verse
They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.
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The Context — The History
Chapter 12 portrays cosmic war: dragon versus woman and child. Believers overcome Satan not by political power but Lamb’s blood, truthful witness, and willingness to die.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Michael expels the accuser; heaven rejoices. Brothers and sisters conquer the devil by the Lamb’s blood, their testimony word, and not loving lives unto death-avoidance.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Revelation 12:10
I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, “Now the salvation, the power, and the Kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ has come; for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them before our God day and night.
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Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Revelation 12:10) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Revelation 12:12
Therefore rejoice, heavens, and you who dwell in them. Woe to the earth and to the sea, because the devil has gone down to you, having great wrath, knowing that he has but a short time.”
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Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Revelation 12:12) to continue the passage.
Discussion
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How does the Lamb's blood enable victory over accusation?
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What is the word of your testimony?
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What would not loving your life look like in witness?
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