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Radiant Midweek is part of Radiant Church in Des Moines, IA. It’s designed to help us live beyond Sunday morning, live outside our church walls, and be a blessing in our community. Join us each week as we explore important topics, get to know our community, learn about things we may not have time to fully explore on Sunday morning, and dive deeper in our spiritual journey as we grow in our faith.
The Martyrdom of Polycarp & the Beast of Revelation 13
In A.D. 155, Polycarp chose faith over fear—refusing to renounce Jesus and sealing his witness with his life. His story isn’t just ancient history; it’s a living picture of the endurance Revelation calls for. In this episode we connect Polycarp’s courage to Revelation 13: the beast from the sea (7 heads, 10 horns, 10 crowns), its blasphemous power, global worship, economic pressure, and the famous number 666—all in light of Daniel 7 and Revelation 17.
What you’ll learn
Polycarp’s testimony: what faithful witness looks like under pressure
The beast from the sea (Rev 13:1–10): heads, horns, crowns, and the dragon’s delegated authority
A wounded head that heals: why the world “marvels” and worships
The second beast (Rev 13:11–18): false-prophet dynamics, the image, and the mark
666: number of a man—how to approach it with biblical caution
Endurance of the saints: overcoming by allegiance to the Lamb
Key Scriptures
Revelation 13; 12:17 • Daniel 7 • Revelation 17 • Revelation 14:9–12
Chapter markers (add times after upload)
0:00 Welcome & Polycarp’s story6:40 Why martyrdom matters for Revelation11:30 Beast from the sea—symbols decoded (Rev 13:1–4)22:15 Authority, war on the saints, and perseverance (13:5–10)31:00 Beast from the earth—signs, image, and coercion (13:11–15)41:20 The mark & the number (13:16–18)50:10 How to live faithful now
Reflect & respond
Where do you feel pressure to compromise your allegiance to Jesus?
What practices help you cultivate patient endurance (Rev 14:12)?
How does Polycarp’s example shape your courage this week?
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Escaping Babylon
Radiant Midweek is part of Radiant Church in Des Moines, IA. It’s designed to help us live beyond Sunday morning, live outside our church walls, and be a blessing in our community. Join us each week as we explore important topics, get to know our community, learn about things we may not have time to fully explore on Sunday morning, and dive deeper in our spiritual journey as we grow in our faith.
