The Mark of the Beast (666): Satan’s Counterfeit Prophet | Revelation 13:11-18 [#38] | Matthew Maher

In Revelation 13:11–18, John introduces the second Beast—the False Prophet—who appears like a lamb but speaks like a dragon. His role is to authenticate the Antichrist’s claims, perform supernatural signs, deceive the earth, and direct the world’s worship toward the Beast. Scripture warns that signs and wonders are not, by themselves, evidence of God’s work. Deuteronomy 13 teaches that even when a sign occurs, the true test is where it leads. Does it glorify Jesus Christ and agree with God’s Word, or does it redirect worship toward another? False wonder leads to false worship. The False Prophet will animate an image of the Beast, demand worship under threat of death, and enforce allegiance through economic coercion. No one will be permitted to buy or sell without the Beast’s mark, name, or number. In this message, Pastor Matthew Maher examines the False Prophet, the image and mark of the Beast, and the meaning of 666—while calling believers to biblical discernment and uncompromising allegiance to Jesus Christ. Before the Beast places a mark upon people’s bodies, worship has already marked their hearts. We become like what we behold, and we are shaped by what we worship. Bow to the Beast and be marked by the Beast. Bow to the Lamb and be marked by the Lamb. Scripture: Revelation 13:11–18; John 16:12–15; Matthew 7:15–16; Deuteronomy 13:1–3; Daniel 3; Psalm 115; 2 Corinthians 3:18 Thank you for watching a Landmark video. Please subscribe and tap or click the bell icon to turn notifications on so you're alerted when we go live or upload a new video. Sermon Notes: https://www.thelandmark.church/sermon-notes/the-mark-of-the-beast Visit our website to stay up-to-date on everything we do: http://thelandmark.church/ Follow us on social media to stay engaged: Instagram: @thelandmark.church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelandmark.church X: @thelandmark_ TikTok: @thelandmark.church Listen to our sermons: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oMO0TF2OWF0JSzU8nOZ2m?si=ac45dc5fc2464d3b Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landmark-sermons/id1724233354 Watch live here on Youtube. Gathering times: Sunday at 8:30am & 10:30am Wednesday at 6:30pm Landmark Church 300 E. 8th Street Ocean City, NJ 08226