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Mark of the Beast Rev. 14: 9 -11 • Taking the mark is irreversible • Taking the mark is more than just an economic issue. • Taking the mark is linked to worshiping the Beast Rev. 14: 9 NIV 9 If anyone worships the beast and his image and receives his mark on the forehead or on the hand…. . Accepting the Mark requires some form of pledge of allegiance to the Antichrist 2

Mark of the Beast Requires worshiping the Beast 1. “if any man worship the beast and his image, Rev. 14: 9 and receive his mark…. ” 2. “……who worship the beast and his image, and Rev. 14: 11 3. whosoever receiveth the mark……” 3. “……which had the mark of the beast, and upon Rev. 16: 2 4. them which worshiped his image. ” 4. “……them that had received the mark of the beast, Rev. 19: 20 and them that worshiped his image. ” 5. “……which had not worshiped the beast, neither Rev. 20: 4 his image, neither had received his mark……” 3

Mark of the Beast Requires worshiping the Beast That “no man might buy or sell” is the consequence of NOT receiving the Mark…… ……not the REASON for receiving it. 4

Mark of the Beast How will people know the truth? 1. 144, 000 Jewish Evangelists - Revelation 7: 1 -8 • 12, 000 from each tribe • Unmarried virgins – Rev. 14: 4 • They have God’s mark in their forehead 2. The Two Witnesses - Revelation 11: 3 -13 • They will prophesy 1, 260 days (3½ years) • They have awesome powers • None can kill them until their ministry is over • When killed, they are resurrected 3½ days later 3. The 3 Angelic Messengers - Revelation 14: 6 -10 • They fly in mid-air above the earth • 1 st angel preaches the everlasting gospel • 2 nd angel announces the fall of false the church • 3 rd angel warns against worshiping the beast 5

Mark of the Beast Definition Greek: CHARAGMA [KHAR-ag-ma] A scratch, a stamp, an impression, something etched I believe the mark of the beast will be literal 6

Mark of the Beast Bar Codes 6 0 6 6 01 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 Manufacturer Code System Character 5 Product Code 3 Guard Bars Check Digit 7

Mark of the Beast Greek Numbers 8

Mark of the Beast Hebrew Numbers 9