Woodland Hills Church Flee to the Wilderness
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Oct 12, 2025 Explore the rich symbols of a radiant woman giving birth to a Messiah, under threat from a dragon representing cosmic evil. Delve into the paradox of the wilderness, a place of testing and divine preparation, where followers are called to confront suffering rather than escape it. Discover the significance of serving the marginalized and embodying God’s love in difficult times. Reflect on the call to live sacrificially and actively participate in uplifting those in a wilderness life.
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Revelation 12 As The Book's Hub
- John places Revelation 12 at the interpretive center of the book and treats it as a thematic hub for what follows.
- The chapter unveils evil and reveals what God's people are called to be and do in that struggle.
Woman Symbolizes God's People
- The radiant woman symbolizes God's people throughout history, clothed with the Son rather than being the source of light.
- Boyd links Joseph's dream and Roman propaganda to show John universalizes Jewish symbols to represent the community of faith.
Dragon As False Imperial Power
- The red seven-headed dragon represents Leviathan and the fullness of grotesque evil posing as imperial authority.
- Boyd ties the dragon's crowns, heads, and horns to biblical imagery of false power and deception.
