Revelation describes an epic spiritual battle between good and evil. On one side is Team Dragon (Satan and his allies), and on the other is Team Lamb (Jesus and his followers). One key thing Revelation is designed to do is help us understand our enemy and learn to see the ways we are influenced by Team Dragon in our daily lives. Today's class is based off Revelation 12-13, and it's designed to help us get to know our enemy so we can anticipate and resist his attacks.
Team Dragon
Understanding our Enemy
September 21, 2023 • Bryan Fojtasek
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