What was the dragon trying to do in Revelation 12 prophecy?

What was the dragon trying to do in Revelation 12 prophecy?

• A. Kill the child (Jesus)
• B. Destroy the woman and the church
• C. Cast all believers into bondage
• D. Remove the commandments of God

Answer: (A)

In Revelation 12 the dragon (symbolizing Satan) focuses on the male child who is to rule all nations—the baby Jesus. The text explicitly says the dragon stood before the woman to devour the child as soon as it was born. That describes a direct, immediate attempt to kill Jesus so that he cannot carry out his mission of salvation. This fits with the broader biblical pattern: threats to Jesus’ life occur from the very infancy (Herod’s slaughter of the infants) through his crucifixion, all aimed at stopping God’s plan. Although the dragon’s plot is foiled when the child is caught up to God’s throne, the scene makes clear the intention: to destroy Jesus.

In Revelation 12 the dragon (symbolizing Satan) focuses on the male child who is to rule all nations—the baby Jesus. The text explicitly says the dragon stood before the woman to devour the child as soon as it was born. That describes a direct, immediate attempt to kill Jesus so that he cannot carry out his mission of salvation. This fits with the broader biblical pattern: threats to Jesus’ life occur from the very infancy (Herod’s slaughter of the infants) through his crucifixion, all aimed at stopping God’s plan. Although the dragon’s plot is foiled when the child is caught up to God’s throne, the scene makes clear the intention: to destroy Jesus.