Revelation 13 - The Empire Strikes Back
The beasts of earth and see represented the empire of Rome in the first century and the corresponding system of Emperor worship. But they point beyond their own day to any empire, system, narrative or ideology that seeks to place humanity in the position of God and direct allegiance away from Christ. In response, Christians are called to patient endurance and faithfulness. 
An episode of the Old SCC Podcast - see new one podcast, hosted by Reuben Munn, titled "Revelation 13 - The Empire Strikes Back" was published on August 26, 2012 and runs 43 minutes.
August 26, 2012 ·43m · Old SCC Podcast - see new one
Summary
The beasts of earth and see represented the empire of Rome in the first century and the corresponding system of Emperor worship. But they point beyond their own day to any empire, system, narrative or ideology that seeks to place humanity in the position of God and direct allegiance away from Christ. In response, Christians are called to patient endurance and faithfulness.
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