Rev 12:7-12 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Rev 12:7-9: 12:7-9 This scene clarifies the dragon’s identity and power. • God dispatches Michael , the warrior archangel (see Dan 12:1 ; Jude 1:9 ), to confront the dragon and his angels . God does not have to engage in the battle himself (see Matt 26:53 ), and Satan is defeated.

a12:7-9►

bDan 12:1►

cJude 1:9►

dMatt 26:53►

e12:10-11►

fJohn 12:24-26►

‏ Revelation of John 12:7-12

Summary for Rev 12:7-9: 12:7-9 ^a This scene clarifies the dragon’s identity and power.

• God dispatches Michael, the warrior archangel (see Dan 12:1 ^b; Jude 1:9 ^c), to confront the dragon and his angels. God does not have to engage in the battle himself (see Matt 26:53 ^d), and Satan is defeated.
Summary for Rev 12:10-11: 12:10-11 ^e Satan’s defeat is encouraging for Christians who, like the recipients of Revelation, are not afraid to die (see John 12:24-26 ^f).