Revelation 13-14

There is no way that I am going to attempt to solve the riddles of the visions that John saw. But I noticed a common theme in the three visions of 13:1through 14:5. Three times John said, "Then I saw..." (13:1; 13:11; 14:1). Each of these visions describe someone with authority and the people that follow him. The first beast persuaded people with it displays of power. The second beast threatened people with their lives if they refused to follow him. But the lamb welcomed those who were pure and faithful to God's word. All of this reminds me of what Jesus had said. "By their fruits you will know them."(Matt 7:16, 20)
Stuart