Understanding Biblical Prophecy in Light of Current Events
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This workbook uses the Truth Carriers Learning Method (6 Rs) for deep understanding and retention.
Introduction: Scripture warns that a global system of deception will arise in the last days—a counterfeit kingdom that opposes Yahuah and His people. Daniel, Paul, and John all describe this system with remarkable consistency. This workbook examines these prophecies alongside current events to help believers recognize, resist, and overcome the Antichrist system.
What You Will Learn:
Sacred Names Used: Yahuah (YHWH), Elohim, Yahusha HaMashiach, Ruach HaKodesh
Target Audience: Teens (14+) and Adults
Study Time: 10-12 hours for complete workbook
The prophet Daniel received detailed visions of world empires that would rise and fall before Yahuah's eternal kingdom. Understanding Daniel is essential to understanding Revelation.
| Beast | Description | Kingdom | Historical Fulfillment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion with Eagle Wings | Wings plucked, made to stand like man | Babylon | 605-539 BC |
| Bear Raised on One Side | Three ribs in mouth, "Devour much flesh" | Medo-Persia | 539-331 BC |
| Leopard with Four Wings | Four heads, dominion given to it | Greece | 331-168 BC |
| Dreadful Beast | Iron teeth, 10 horns, little horn rises | Rome (& its continuation) | 168 BC - Present |
Identifying Marks of the Little Horn:
1. The four beasts in Daniel 7 represent four .
2. The lion with eagle's wings represents .
3. The fourth beast had iron teeth and horns.
4. The little horn had "eyes like a " and spoke great things.
5. The little horn would think to change and laws.
6. The little horn arises from the first beast (Babylon).
7. Three horns (kingdoms) are uprooted before the little horn.
8. The little horn makes war with the saints.
9. Daniel 7 ends with the beasts winning permanently.
10. Daniel 7:25 says the little horn would "think to change times and laws." What religious-political power has claimed authority to change Yahuah's times (Sabbath → Sunday) and laws (removing 2nd commandment, splitting 10th)?
"And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws."
Close this workbook. Write from memory: (1) The four beasts of Daniel 7, (2) The characteristics of the little horn, (3) What happens to the beast's dominion.
Explain to someone Daniel's vision of the four kingdoms and the little horn.
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Revelation 13 expands on Daniel's vision, revealing more details about the beast system that would dominate the world before Yahusha's return.
| Prophecy | Reference | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Deadly Wound Healed | Rev 13:3 | "One of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed" |
| World Worships Beast | Rev 13:4 | "And they worshipped the dragon... and they worshipped the beast" |
| Blasphemous Mouth | Rev 13:5-6 | "A mouth speaking great things and blasphemies... to blaspheme his name" |
| 42 Months Authority | Rev 13:5 | "Power was given unto him to continue forty and two months" |
| War with Saints | Rev 13:7 | "To make war with the saints, and to overcome them" |
| Authority Over All | Rev 13:7 | "Power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations" |
1. The beast from the sea had seven heads and horns.
2. The beast combined features of a leopard, bear, and .
3. The beast was given power for months (1,260 days/years).
4. One of the beast's heads received a deadly that was healed.
5. The dragon gave the beast his power, seat, and great .
6. The beast from the sea is completely different from Daniel's four beasts.
7. The whole world worships the beast according to Revelation 13.
8. The deadly wound remains fatal and is never healed.
9. The beast makes war with the saints and overcomes them for a time.
10. In 1929, the Lateran Treaty restored Vatican City as an independent nation, giving the Pope political power again. How does this fit the prophecy that the "deadly wound was healed"?
"And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast."
Close this workbook. Write from memory: (1) How the Revelation 13 beast combines Daniel's beasts, (2) Three characteristics of the beast, (3) The significance of the deadly wound healed.
Explain to someone how Revelation 13 connects to Daniel 7.
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Revelation 13:11-18 introduces a second beast—one that arises differently and works in partnership with the first beast.
| Characteristic | Prophecy Says | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Comes from "earth" (not sea) | Arises in less populated area (not Europe) |
| Timing | Rises as first beast receives wound | Around 1798 (US Declaration 1776) |
| Appearance | "Two horns like a lamb" | Christian appearance, gentle beginnings |
| Speech | "Spake as a dragon" | Eventually enforces dragon's (Satan's) agenda |
| Role | Causes worship of first beast | Enforces the system globally |
1. The second beast arose from the , not the sea.
2. It had two horns like a but spoke as a dragon.
3. The second beast causes the world to worship the beast.
4. People are commanded to make an to the beast.
5. Those who refuse to worship the image will be .
6. The second beast arises from the same location as the first beast.
7. The lamb-like appearance suggests Christian-appearing origins.
8. The second beast performs miracles to deceive people.
9. The "image of the beast" is a literal statue people must bow to.
10. How might a "Christian" nation that once championed religious liberty eventually "speak as a dragon" by enforcing religious laws? What current trends suggest this is possible?
"And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed."
Close this workbook. Write from memory: (1) How the second beast differs from the first, (2) What the "image of the beast" represents, (3) Three characteristics of the second beast.
Explain to someone what the "beast from the earth" and "image of the beast" represent.
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Perhaps no prophecy generates more speculation than the "mark of the beast." Let's examine what Scripture actually says.
1. The mark is received in the right or forehead.
2. Without the mark, people cannot or sell.
3. The number of the beast is .
4. In Scripture, the forehead represents the (thoughts/allegiance).
5. Yahuah's servants receive His in their foreheads.
6. The mark of the beast is connected to worship, not just economics.
7. Only poor people will be required to receive the mark.
8. Deuteronomy uses "hand" and "forehead" to represent obedience to Yahuah's commands.
9. People can remain neutral and avoid choosing either seal.
10. If the mark is about allegiance and obedience, what commandment might be the "test" between worshipping the Creator (Sabbath = sign of Yahuah - Exodus 31:13) versus worshipping the beast system?
"And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark."
Close this workbook. Write from memory: (1) What is the mark's purpose, (2) Where is it placed, (3) What happens to those who refuse it.
Explain to someone what the mark of the beast represents (beyond microchips).
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Revelation 17 reveals "Mystery Babylon"—a corrupt religious-political system that controls nations and persecutes the saints.
| Prophecy | Description | Historical Connection |
|---|---|---|
| Woman = Church | In prophecy, a woman represents a church (2 Cor 11:2) | Religious institution |
| Harlot | Unfaithful to her "husband" (Yahusha) | Apostate Christianity |
| Rides the Beast | Controls political power | Church controlling governments |
| Purple & Scarlet | Official colors | Cardinals (scarlet), Bishops (purple) |
| Gold, Gems, Pearls | Extreme wealth | Vatican wealth legendary |
| Golden Cup | Cup of abominations | Mass chalice, false doctrines |
| Mother of Harlots | Has "daughter" churches | Protestant churches from Rome |
| Blood of Saints | Persecutes believers | Inquisition: millions killed |
| Seven Mountains | Sits on seven hills (v.9) | Rome = "City of Seven Hills" |
| Reigns Over Kings | Authority over rulers (v.18) | Medieval papal supremacy |
1. The woman (church) was dressed in purple and .
2. She is called "Mother of ."
3. The woman sits on mountains (hills).
4. She was drunk with the blood of the .
5. Yahuah tells His people to " out of her."
6. Rome is historically known as the "City of Seven Hills."
7. The harlot church is described as poor and humble.
8. "Mother of harlots" suggests this system has "daughter" churches.
9. Revelation 18:4 implies sincere believers may be inside Babylon.
10. What does it mean for Protestant churches to be "daughters" of Babylon? How have they kept some of Rome's traditions (Sunday, Christmas, Easter) while claiming separation?
"And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues."
Close this workbook. Write from memory: (1) Characteristics of Mystery Babylon, (2) Who are her "daughters," (3) What is the command to Yahuah's people.
Explain to someone what Mystery Babylon represents and the call to "come out."
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The apostle Paul warned the early church about a great apostasy and a "man of sin" who would arise before Yahusha's return.
1. Paul said a "falling " must come first.
2. The man of sin is also called "son of ."
3. He sits in the of Elohim claiming to be Elohim.
4. The "mystery of " was already working in Paul's day.
5. Something was (restraining) the man of sin from being revealed.
6. Paul taught that Yahusha would return before the man of sin was revealed.
7. "Son of perdition" is also the title given to Judas Iscariot.
8. The man of sin humbly acknowledges his human limitations.
9. The mystery of iniquity was a future problem that didn't exist in Paul's time.
10. What religious office claims to be "Vicar of Christ" (in place of Christ), claims infallibility, and sits in authority over the church? How does this match Paul's description?
"Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called Elohim, or that is worshipped; so that he as Elohim sitteth in the temple of Elohim, shewing himself that he is Elohim."
Close this workbook. Write from memory: (1) Characteristics of the man of sin, (2) What must happen before he's revealed, (3) How he is destroyed.
Explain to someone Paul's prophecy of the man of sin from 2 Thessalonians 2.
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Prophecy describes a global system controlling all nations. Current events show this infrastructure being built before our eyes.
| Organization | Founded | Stated Goal |
|---|---|---|
| United Nations | 1945 | Global cooperation, peacekeeping, international law |
| World Economic Forum | 1971 | "Great Reset," stakeholder capitalism, global governance |
| World Health Organization | 1948 | Global health policy, pandemic response authority |
| International Monetary Fund | 1944 | Global monetary system, financial stability |
| Bank for International Settlements | 1930 | "Central bank of central banks," global finance |
1. The World Economic Forum promotes the " Reset."
2. The United Nations was founded in .
3. CBDCs stands for Central Bank Currencies.
4. Revelation 13:7 says the beast has power over all and nations.
5. The ten kings give their power and to the beast.
6. The World Economic Forum openly discusses global governance and resetting the world system.
7. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) would give governments complete control over transactions.
8. Revelation describes a future where one system controls all nations.
9. Digital ID systems and social credit scores are conspiracy theories with no real-world implementation.
10. How does the COVID-19 pandemic response (vaccine passports, lockdowns, emergency powers) provide a template for the mark of the beast system? What lessons should believers learn?
"These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast."
Close this workbook. Write from memory: (1) Three organizations pushing global governance, (2) What "Great Reset" means, (3) How nations "give their power to the beast."
Explain to someone how current global governance connects to prophecy.
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Alongside political unity, Scripture predicts religious unity—a global false religion that unites all faiths under the beast system.
1. The false works miracles to deceive people.
2. The 2019 "Human " document was signed with a Muslim leader.
3. "" is the merging of Christianity and Islam.
4. Yahusha said, "No man cometh unto the but by me."
5. Paul commands believers to come out and be .
6. The ecumenical movement seeks to unite all religions regardless of doctrine.
7. Pope Francis has publicly stated that all religions lead to the same God.
8. Biblical unity is based on truth, not compromise of doctrine.
9. The false prophet is defeated and destroyed at Yahusha's return.
10. Why is religious unity without doctrinal truth dangerous? How can believers distinguish genuine fellowship from the "one world religion" deception?
"And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles."
Close this workbook. Write from memory: (1) What the false prophet does, (2) Three examples of interfaith movements, (3) How to identify false religious unity.
Explain to someone why ecumenism without truth is dangerous.
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The infrastructure for Revelation 13's economic control system is being built through digital technology. Understanding these systems helps us recognize the times.
| Technology | Current Status | Prophetic Connection |
|---|---|---|
| Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) | 130+ countries exploring; China's digital yuan active | Programmable money = total transaction control |
| Digital ID Systems | EU Digital Identity Wallet; India's Aadhaar (1.3B enrolled) | Universal identification = tracking all activities |
| Social Credit Systems | China's system active; Western ESG scoring emerging | Behavior control through economic rewards/punishments |
| Biometric Payment | Amazon "pay with palm"; facial recognition payments | "In their right hand" technology |
| Microchip Implants | Sweden: thousands chipped; companies offer employee chips | Physical "mark" technology exists |
1. CBDC stands for Central Bank Currency.
2. China's social system rewards and punishes citizens based on behavior.
3. In 2022, Canada bank accounts of trucker protest supporters.
4. Programmable money means the government can control what you .
5. Over countries are exploring or developing CBDCs.
6. CBDCs are exactly the same as current digital banking with credit cards.
7. Governments have already frozen citizens' bank accounts for political reasons.
8. Microchip implants for payment are only science fiction.
9. The technology to control all buying and selling now exists.
10. How should believers prepare financially and practically for a system where they may be excluded from buying and selling? What does community and self-sufficiency look like?
"And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name."
Close this workbook. Write from memory: (1) What CBDCs are, (2) How social credit systems work, (3) Three ways to prepare practically.
Explain to someone how digital technology enables the mark system.
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Understanding prophecy is not about fear—it's about preparation and faithfulness. Yahuah has promised that His people WILL overcome.
1. Believers overcome by the blood of the .
2. They also overcome by the word of their .
3. They loved not their unto death.
4. The beast and false prophet are cast into the lake of .
5. In the new creation, there will be no more or pain.
6. Believers can overcome the beast system in their own strength.
7. Scripture promises that some believers WILL get victory over the beast and his mark.
8. Physical preparation is unspiritual and shows lack of faith.
9. The beast system wins in the end according to Revelation.
10. Write a prayer or commitment statement declaring your intention to stand firm for Yahusha, no matter what the cost:
"Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer... be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life."
Close this workbook. Write from memory: (1) Three ways believers overcome, (2) What Yahusha promises to overcomers, (3) Your personal commitment.
Share with someone what you've learned and your commitment to stand firm.
Person I shared with:
Review at these intervals for maximum retention:
| Lesson | Done | D1 | D3 | D7 | D21 | D60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Daniel's Kingdoms | ||||||
| 2. Little Horn | ||||||
| 3. Revelation Beasts | ||||||
| 4. Mark of the Beast | ||||||
| 5. Mystery Babylon | ||||||
| 6. Man of Sin | ||||||
| 7. One-World System | ||||||
| 8. Digital Control | ||||||
| 9. Historicist View | ||||||
| 10. Coming Out |
Comprehensive answers for fill-in-the-blank and true/false questions. Discussion questions will vary—evaluate for biblical reasoning and understanding of current events.
Fill-in-the-Blank: 1. kingdoms 2. Babylon 3. ten 4. man 5. times
True/False: 6. FALSE (fourth beast/Rome) 7. TRUE 8. TRUE 9. FALSE (Yahuah's kingdom wins)
Fill-in-the-Blank: 1. ten 2. lion 3. forty-two (42) 4. wound 5. authority
True/False: 6. FALSE (combines all four) 7. TRUE 8. FALSE (healed) 9. TRUE
Fill-in-the-Blank: 1. earth 2. lamb 3. first 4. image 5. killed
True/False: 6. FALSE (different—earth vs. sea) 7. TRUE 8. TRUE 9. FALSE (system, not statue)
Fill-in-the-Blank: 1. hand 2. buy 3. 666 4. mind 5. name/seal
True/False: 6. TRUE 7. FALSE (all classes) 8. TRUE 9. FALSE (everyone must choose)
Fill-in-the-Blank: 1. scarlet 2. Harlots 3. seven 4. saints 5. Come
True/False: 6. TRUE 7. FALSE (wealthy) 8. TRUE 9. TRUE
Fill-in-the-Blank: 1. away 2. perdition 3. temple 4. iniquity 5. restraining/withholding
True/False: 6. FALSE (apostasy comes first) 7. TRUE 8. FALSE (exalts himself) 9. FALSE (already working)
Fill-in-the-Blank: 1. Great 2. 1945 3. Digital 4. kindreds/tongues 5. strength
True/False: 6. TRUE 7. TRUE 8. TRUE 9. FALSE (China's system active; Western ESG emerging)
Fill-in-the-Blank: 1. prophet 2. Fraternity 3. Chrislam 4. Father 5. separate
True/False: 6. TRUE 7. TRUE 8. TRUE 9. TRUE (Rev 19:20)
Fill-in-the-Blank: 1. Digital 2. credit 3. froze 4. buy 5. 130
True/False: 6. FALSE (programmable, traceable, freezable) 7. TRUE (Canada 2022) 8. FALSE (Sweden, companies) 9. TRUE
Fill-in-the-Blank: 1. Lamb 2. testimony 3. lives 4. fire 5. death
True/False: 6. FALSE (blood of the Lamb) 7. TRUE (Rev 15:2) 8. FALSE (wise preparation) 9. FALSE (beast destroyed)
This workbook has examined biblical prophecy about the Antichrist system alongside current events. The signs are unmistakable:
But the message of prophecy is not despair—it is HOPE:
"And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh." — Luke 21:28