What Every Teen Needs to Know BEFORE It's Too Late
📚 Ages 11-13 | Middle School
"He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666."
"If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand, he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of Elohim, which is poured out full strength into the cup of His indignation. He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy messengers and in the presence of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name."
"Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of Elohim and the faith of Yahusha."
"Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of Yahuah your Elohim. In it you shall do no work... For in six days Yahuah made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day. Therefore Yahuah blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it."
"Moreover I also gave them My Sabbaths, to be a sign between them and Me, that they might know that I am Yahuah who sanctifies them... Hallow My Sabbaths, and they will be a sign between Me and you, that you may know that I am Yahuah your Elohim."
321 AD - Constantine's Sunday Law
Roman Emperor Constantine (still a pagan sun-worshipper!) made the first Sunday law: "On the venerable day of the Sun let the magistrates and people rest." This mixed paganism with Christianity and began replacing Yahuah's Sabbath with Sunday.
538 AD - Papal Supremacy Begins
The Roman Catholic Church gained political/military power. Started 1,260 years of persecution (538-1798 AD) - the "Dark Ages." Millions of true believers tortured and killed for keeping the Bible Sabbath, refusing papal authority, and reading Scripture!
1545-1563 - Council of Trent
Catholic Church OFFICIALLY claimed authority to change Yahuah's law! They said: "The Church changed Sabbath to Sunday by its own authority, not by Scripture." They ADMIT they changed it and have no biblical basis!
1798 AD - Deadly Wound
Pope Pius VI taken prisoner by Napoleon's general. Papal political power ended (temporarily). Revelation 13:3 prophesied this "deadly wound" would be healed. And it was...
1929 - Deadly Wound HEALED
Lateran Treaty signed - Vatican became a sovereign nation again! The Pope's political power was restored. Revelation 13:3: "And I saw one of his heads as if it had been mortally wounded, and his deadly wound was healed. And all the world marveled and followed the beast."
1960s-Present - Ecumenical Movement
Protestant churches UNITING with Rome! Reversing the Reformation! Many denominations now say "the Reformation went too far" and are seeking unity with the papacy. Prophecy fulfilling!
2015 - Pope's Climate Encyclical "Laudato Si"
Pope Francis called for global Sunday rest for "climate change." He said: "Even Elohim rested on the seventh day... a day of rest needs to be enforced by LAW." Setting up for Sunday laws!
2020-Present - Digital ID Push
COVID-19 used to normalize: vaccine passports, digital IDs, QR codes to buy/sell, tracking movements, social credit, cashless payments. The INFRASTRUCTURE for "no one can buy or sell" is being built RIGHT NOW!
2023-2024 - CBDC Rollout
Central Bank Digital Currencies launching worldwide: China (Digital Yuan), European Union (Digital Euro), USA (FedNow). This allows governments to PROGRAM money, TRACK purchases, FREEZE accounts. Perfect control system for enforcing the mark!
What it is: Using your body as your ID - fingerprints, face scans, iris scans, palm scans, DNA
Already in use:
Why it matters: Makes "mark in right hand or forehead" technologically possible! No card to lose - your BODY is the payment method!
What it is: Rice-sized chip injected under skin (usually in hand between thumb and index finger)
Already in use:
Marketing pitch: "So convenient! Never lose your keys, wallet, or ID! Unlock your car, pay for coffee, access your home!"
Why it matters: Normalizing the idea of implants. When Sunday laws come, this tech will ENFORCE "no one can buy or sell" without the mark!
What it is: Government-controlled digital money (NOT Bitcoin/crypto - those are decentralized). CBDC is PROGRAMMABLE money!
What they can do with it:
Already happening:
Why it matters: When Sunday laws are enforced, they can make it IMPOSSIBLE to buy food, pay rent, get a job without compliance. Revelation 13:17 fulfilled!
What it is: AI-powered system monitoring and scoring your behavior
China's System (Fully Operational):
Coming to the West:
Why it matters: Perfect enforcement mechanism! "Keep Sunday holy or lose your social credit score" → Can't work, can't travel, can't buy/sell!
What it is: Computer systems that can learn, make decisions, monitor behavior
Already in use:
Prophecy Connection: Revelation 13:15 says the "image of the beast" will SPEAK and cause those who don't worship it to be KILLED. Could AI be the "speaking image"? An AI system enforcing worship laws and marking dissenters for execution?
Pope Francis (2015 - Laudato Si Encyclical):
"Even Elohim rested on the seventh day of creation... For Christians, Sunday is a day of rest... This day of rest needs to be ENFORCED BY LAW... for the good of workers and the environment."
European Union Sunday Work Restrictions:
Climate Change Excuse:
Environmental activists saying: "Mandatory day of rest will reduce carbon emissions!" Combining environmentalism + Sunday sacredness = perfect excuse for global Sunday law!
The Final Scenario (Prophetic Expectation):
| Category | ❌ Mark of the Beast | ✅ Seal of Yahuah |
|---|---|---|
| Day of Worship | Sunday (1st day) - man's tradition | Sabbath (7th day, Saturday) - Yahuah's command |
| Authority | Papal/Human authority to change Yahuah's law | Yahuah's unchanging law (Malachi 3:6) |
| Location | Right hand (actions) or forehead (beliefs) | Forehead (Rev 7:3, 14:1) - believing AND doing |
| Scripture Basis | NONE! Catholic Church admits they changed it by their own authority | Exodus 20:8-11, Genesis 2:2-3, Ezekiel 20:12 |
| Origin | Pagan sun worship + Catholic tradition (Constantine 321 AD) | Creation Week - established by Yahuah Himself! |
| Enforcement | Economic pressure, social exclusion, eventually death penalty | Voluntary obedience out of love for Yahuah |
| Result | Eternal separation from Yahuah (Rev 14:9-11) | Eternal life with Yahuah (Rev 7:9-17, 14:12-13) |
| Who Receives It | Those who worship the Beast and his image, choose ease over truth | Those who keep Yahuah's commandments and faith of Yahusha |
"Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of Elohim and the faith of Yahusha. Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, 'Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Master from now on.' 'Yes,' says the Ruach, 'that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them.'"
"After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes... These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb... They shall neither hunger anymore nor thirst anymore... For the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters. And Elohim will wipe away every tear from their eyes."
Revelation 13 describes two beasts: one from the sea (verses 1-10) and one from the earth (verses 11-18). The sea beast represents the Roman Catholic papal system. Let's look at the identifying marks:
Revelation 13:1-2 describes the Beast with:
Revelation 13:5-7 says the Beast:
Only ONE power in history fits ALL these characteristics: The Roman Catholic Papacy!
1. According to Revelation 13:5, how long was the Beast given authority to continue?
Hint: Check Revelation 13:5-7 in the Background section above!
2. What time period does 538-1798 AD represent in prophecy?
Hint: Look at the Historical Timeline in the study guide!
3. What does "VICARIUS FILII DEI" mean, and why is it significant?
Hint: Check the glossary definition of "666 - The Number of the Beast"!
4. TRUE or FALSE: Revelation 13:3 prophesied the Beast would receive a "deadly wound" that would later be healed.
If true, when did this wound happen and when was it healed? (Use the timeline!)
5. What does Revelation 13:7 say the Beast would do to the saints?
Hint: Read Revelation 13:5-7 in the Background section!
Using the chart below, add up the Roman numerals in "VICARIUS FILII DEI" to verify it equals 666:
Roman Numeral Values: I=1, V=5, X=10, L=50, C=100, D=500, M=1000
VICARIUS FILII DEI:
V = 5
I = 1
C = 100
A = (not a numeral)
R = (not a numeral)
I = 1
U/V = 5
S = (not a numeral)
Add them up: _____ + _____ + _____ = _____
The mark of the beast is fundamentally about WORSHIP - specifically, who has the authority to tell you WHEN and HOW to worship: Yahuah or man?
The Issue: 7th-day Sabbath (Yahuah's command) vs. Sunday (man's tradition)
Exodus 20:8-11 - The 4th Commandment is the ONLY commandment that identifies WHO Elohim is: THE CREATOR! It's His SEAL of authority!
The Catholic Church ADMITS they changed Sabbath to Sunday by their own authority, NOT by Scripture!
"The [Catholic] Church changed the observance of the Sabbath to Sunday by right of the divine, infallible authority given to her by her founder, Jesus Christ. The Protestant... claiming the Bible to be the only guide of faith, has no warrant for observing Sunday." - The Catholic Universe Bulletin, August 14, 1942
1. According to Exodus 20:8-11, which day did Yahuah command as the Sabbath?
Hint: Read the Exodus 20:8-11 Scripture card in the study guide!
2. According to Ezekiel 20:12, 20, what is the Sabbath?
Hint: Check the Ezekiel 20:12, 20 Scripture card!
3. What does the Catholic Church admit about changing the Sabbath?
Hint: Read the Background section quote from Catholic Universe Bulletin!
4. What does "right hand or forehead" symbolize in Revelation 13:16?
Hint: Check the glossary definition of "Right Hand or Forehead"!
5. TRUE or FALSE: The mark of the beast is primarily about obeying human authority over Yahuah's commands, specifically regarding worship.
Explain WHY this is about authority and worship:
Fill in the comparison chart:
| Question | 7th-Day Sabbath | Sunday Worship |
|---|---|---|
| What day? | ||
| Scripture basis? | ||
| Whose authority? |
Hint: Use the comparison table in the study guide!
Revelation 13:17 says: "that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name."
For most of history, this seemed impossible to enforce globally. How could they track EVERY transaction? But NOW, the technology exists!
The Control Grid Being Built:
Combined, these technologies can make it IMPOSSIBLE to buy food, pay rent, or get a job without compliance!
1. What does Revelation 13:17 say about buying and selling?
Hint: Check the Revelation 13:16-18 Scripture card!
2. What is a CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency)?
Hint: Read the CBDC tech box in the study guide!
3. What can governments do with CBDCs that they CAN'T do with cash?
Hint: Check "What they can do with it" in the CBDC section!
4. What happened in Canada in 2022 with the trucker protest?
Hint: Look at "Already happening" under the CBDC tech box!
5. TRUE or FALSE: Biometric technology (like palm scanners and facial recognition) is already being used for payments in stores and airports.
Give TWO examples from the study guide:
Choose ONE of the following technologies and find a recent news article (2023-2024) about it:
Technology chosen:
Article title/source:
Summary (3-5 sentences):
How does this relate to Revelation 13:17?
This is the MOST SERIOUS warning in all of Scripture! Revelation 14:9-11 makes it absolutely clear: taking the mark results in ETERNAL separation from Yahuah with NO possibility of repentance.
Why is it unforgivable?
The Choice:
Matthew 16:26 - "For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?"
1. According to Revelation 14:9-11, what happens to those who take the mark of the beast?
Hint: Read the Revelation 14:9-11 Scripture card carefully!
2. Can someone take the mark and then repent later?
Hint: Check the "Key Points" under Revelation 14:9-11!
3. According to Revelation 14:12, who are the saints that refuse the mark?
Hint: Read Revelation 14:12 in the study guide!
4. What does Matthew 16:26 teach about this choice?
Hint: This verse is quoted in the Background section!
5. TRUE or FALSE: Those who refuse the mark and stay faithful will stand before Yahuah's throne forever (Revelation 7:9-17).
In your own words, describe the reward of the faithful from Revelation 7:14-17:
Imagine this scenario: Sunday laws have been passed. You can't get a job, buy food, or pay rent unless you agree to worship on Sunday instead of Yahuah's 7th-day Sabbath. Your family is pressuring you to comply "just to survive." What would you do?
Now answer: What can you do NOW to prepare your faith for that moment?
You can't wait until the crisis hits to start preparing! Jesus warned in Matthew 24:15-16 to FLEE when you see the abomination of desolation. That means you need to be ready BEFORE it happens!
Two Types of Preparation:
1. SPIRITUAL Preparation (Most Important!):
2. PRACTICAL Preparation:
1. What is the MOST important type of preparation?
Hint: Check "Spiritual Preparation" in the study guide!
2. Why should you start keeping the 7th-day Sabbath NOW instead of waiting?
Hint: Luke 16:10 principle - faithful in small things!
3. Why is it important to memorize Scripture as part of preparation?
Hint: Check #4 under "Spiritual Preparation"!
4. Why is getting out of debt part of practical preparation?
Hint: Look at #3 under "Practical Preparation"!
5. TRUE or FALSE: You can wait until the crisis hits to start building your faith and preparing.
Explain why preparation must start NOW:
Make a realistic plan for preparing spiritually and practically. Be specific!
SPIRITUAL PREPARATION:
1. Daily Bible reading plan:
2. Prayer goals:
3. Scripture memory plan:
4. Sabbath keeping:
PRACTICAL PREPARATION:
1. Debt reduction plan:
2. Self-sufficiency skills to learn:
3. Community building:
4. Technology boundaries:
This is NOT a hopeless situation! Yes, persecution is coming. Yes, it will be the hardest test in history. BUT - Yahuah has ALREADY won the victory! Those who stay faithful WILL stand before His throne forever!
Encouraging Promises:
Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Messiah who strengthens me."
1 Corinthians 10:13 - "No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but Elohim is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it."
Romans 8:35-39 - "Who shall separate us from the love of Messiah? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?... Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us."
The Eternal Perspective: This life is TEMPORARY. Eternity is FOREVER. Even if refusing the mark costs you 70 years of life on earth, you gain ETERNITY with Yahuah! That's an infinitely good trade!
1. According to Philippians 4:13, where does our strength come from?
Hint: This verse is in the Background section!
2. What does 1 Corinthians 10:13 promise about temptation/trials?
Hint: Read the 1 Corinthians 10:13 quote in the Background!
3. According to Revelation 7:9-10, 14-17, what is the reward for those who refuse the mark and endure?
Hint: Review the Revelation 7:9-10, 14-17 Scripture card!
4. Why is the "eternal perspective" important when facing the mark?
Hint: Read "The Eternal Perspective" paragraph!
5. TRUE or FALSE: Those who stay faithful are "more than conquerors" through Yahusha (Romans 8:37).
What does "more than conquerors" mean to you personally?
After everything you've learned, write a personal commitment statement. This is between you and Yahuah. Be honest and prayerful.
I, _________________ (your name), having learned about the mark of the beast, make this commitment before Yahuah:
Date: _________________
Keep this workbook as a reminder of your commitment. Review it regularly!
1. Summarize the mark of the beast in 3-5 sentences (include: what it is, how it's enforced, and the consequence).
2. Explain the difference between the Seal of Yahuah and the Mark of the Beast.
3. List FIVE technologies currently being used that could enforce "no one can buy or sell."
4. Why can't someone take the mark and repent later? Use Scripture to support your answer.
5. What are THREE things you personally will do to prepare spiritually for this coming crisis?
Answer honestly:
1. Has this workbook changed how you see current events? How?
2. What is the ONE THING that impacted you most from this study?
3. Who will you share this information with in the next week?
Use the Truth Carriers 6Rs method to deeply learn and retain this critical information!
Close your workbook and answer these from memory:
1. What is the Beast system according to the Reformers?
2. What is the mark of the beast vs. the seal of Yahuah?
3. Name 3 technologies that could enforce "no buying or selling":
4. What happens to those who receive the mark?
Self-Score: Go back and check your answers. How many did you get correct? ___/4
Items I need to review:
Teaching is the most powerful way to learn. Explain these concepts to someone:
I explained why the Reformers identified the papacy as the Beast system
I explained the difference between the Seal of Yahuah and the Mark of the Beast
I shared how current technology could enforce Revelation 13:17
I explained how to prepare spiritually and practically
Who did you teach? Name: __________________ Relationship: __________________
Questions they asked:
5-Day Memorization Schedule:
Day 1: Read v. 16-17 three times aloud
Day 2: Write it out once, read 3x
Day 3: Recite from memory with prompts
Day 4: Recite without prompts
Day 5: Recite to someone else
What will you DO with this knowledge? Check what you commit to:
I will begin keeping Yahuah's 7th-day Sabbath (Friday sunset - Saturday sunset)
I will establish daily prayer and Bible study time
I will share this information with at least one person this week
I will start thinking about practical preparations (cash, skills, community)
I will stay alert to prophetic events unfolding in the news
I will NOT fear but trust in Yahusha for victory
My personal commitment:
Review this material at these intervals for maximum retention:
Day 1
Today
Date: ____
Day 3
Review
Date: ____
Day 7
1 Week
Date: ____
Day 21
3 Weeks
Date: ____
Day 60
2 Months
Date: ____
Activity: V(5) + I(1) + C(100) + I(1) + U(5) + I(1) + L(50) + I(1) + I(1) + D(500) + I(1) = 666
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"Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of Elohim and the faith of Yahusha." - Revelation 14:12