Introduction: In Revelation chapter twelve, John gives us the end time players in God’s prophetic plan. Please pay attention to the attacks of the Great Red Dragon. Who are these end time players? When will this happen?

1. The Great Red dragon attacks the WOMAN!

“1And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: 2And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered.” (Rev 12:1,2)

The description of this woman fits the scenario of the nation of Israel. A careful study of the book of Genesis 37-52 reveals some insightful truths of what John must have seen with the moon, stars, and sun. Certainly, it is unquestionable that Satan hates Israel. Yet, our Lord’s plan for His people (Israel & the Church) will be fulfilled.

2. The Great Red dragon attacks the MAN CHILD!

“3And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads. 4And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born. 5And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.” (Rev 12:3,4,5)

Anything to thwart the will of God, the great red dragon will attempt… especially when it comes to the birth and deliverance of the Son of God.

3. The Great Red dragon attacks the ANGEL, Michael!

“7And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, 8And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. 9And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.” (Rev 12:7-9)

Some conservative scholars identify this event to take place during the middle of the tribulation. Others suggest it took place during the fall of Lucifer. Either way the great red dragon will be thrown out of heaven to the earth.

4. The Great Red dragon attacks the SAINTS!

“10And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.” (Rev 12:10)

The devil accuses the brethren constantly. His agenda is to get the saints to doubt and question the promises and power of Jesus Christ. However, he is a liar. And therefore, he must be resisted as James writes.