Seven Heads

As we continue exploring this revelation, it is important to pause and reflect on the one through whom God chose to unveil these mysteries of the future, John. Some readers may not fully understand who John was, so let us briefly revisit his story and the reason he was entrusted with such visions.

The book of Revelation was written by John, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. He was the youngest among them and, in time, became the last living disciple. Many Christians, and even anthropologists, have searched the island of Patmos, hoping to find evidence of his death by locating his bones. Yet none were ever discovered.

As previously explained, the vision given to John in Revelation 12 was a prophetic revelation—a glimpse into future realities, not events that occurred during his lifetime. Though this vision has already been fulfilled, its relevance remains profound today because it speaks directly to the spiritual and geopolitical forces shaping our modern world. By studying this prophecy, we begin to see that God’s revelations are never random.

The Book of Revelation is a divine tapestry of prophecy—filled with symbols that reveal future events. Some of these events have already come to pass, while others are still unfolding before our eyes.

In Revelation 12, we encounter a striking image: