Revelation 12:17 And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Thus, according to the scripture, whereas previously there was a situation where peaceful policies, justice, mercy and kindness manifested by the lamblike beast were the hall marks that made her a beacon of hope to many, the Scriptures are telling us that a radical change in her modus operandi is coming for sure. To speak like a dragon means that the judiciary, and the legislative branches of government collaborate to bring about those changes that would make the founding fathers turn in their graves.
In Revelation 13, God reveals that religious liberty will one day come to an end. In other words, the freedom to worship The God of heaven according to the dictates of one’s conscience will become a thing of the past and a false system of worship will be enforced upon the people, with the threat, and implementation of economic sanctions, following in its wake. Hence the reason why Revelation 13 begins with the composite beast, meaning that we’ll need to study the characteristics of the kingdoms thus mentioned, to observe whether or not the very same modes of thought and actions are taking place in the here and now.
So, let’s start with the composite beast. From what is written, the composite beast characteristics found in those three kingdoms, are also to be found in the book of Daniel. That is why John saw a leopard-like beast, with characteristics of the bear, and the lion. …Revelation 13:1 And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.
Revelation 13:2 And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!