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August 21, 2025 68 mins

Revelation’s beasts are some of the most mysterious figures in Scripture. Are they symbols, nations, or future rulers? We unpack Daniel and Revelation to reveal what the Bible really says about these prophetic beasts.

In this episode of Naughty vs Nice, we dive deep into the apocalyptic imagery of the Book of Revelation—specifically the mysterious beasts of Revelation 13. To understand these visions, we trace them back to the Book of Daniel, where prophecy first outlines the rise and fall of kingdoms, the little horn, and the ultimate authority behind it all.

The discussion unpacks:

  • Why Revelation cannot be understood apart from Daniel’s prophecies.

  • How the beast of the sea is a composite of historical empires like Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome.

  • What the little horn represents and why its emergence depends on Rome’s fragmentation.

  • How the dragon (Satan) empowers the beast with global authority.

  • Why the second beast of the earth acts as an enforcer and points all worship back to the first beast.

  • What the image of the beast really means—a socio-religious movement with cultural and political power.

  • How the mark of the beast is less about microchips and more about loyalty and worship.

  • Why discernment through Scripture is essential in avoiding deception.

Rather than viewing the beasts as single individuals, this conversation shows how they represent larger powers and systems that influence nations, culture, and faith. With biblical interpretation rooted in history, prophecy, and theology, this episode calls listeners to sharpen their discernment and recognize how authority and worship play central roles in end-times prophecy.

If you’ve ever wondered how Daniel and Revelation connect—or what the beasts really symbolize—this episode will give you clarity, context, and challenge the way you think about apocalyptic literature.

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