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with an iron scepter.” This is a clear reference to Jesus, the Jewish Messiah (see Psalm 2:9). The dragon mentioned here is identified in verse 9 as “that ancient serpent called the devil or Satan, who leads the whole world astray.” We see that Satan desires to kill Jesus, but instead Jesus is “snatched up to God and to His throne.” This is a reference to Jesus’ ascension to heaven after the Resurrection (Acts 1:8). After this:
The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him…. He [the dragon] pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child…. The woman was given the two wings of a great eagle, so that she might fly to the place prepared for her in the desert, where she would be taken care of for a time, times and half a time, out of the serpent’s reach. Then the dragon was enraged at the woman and went off to make war against the rest of her offspring—those who obey God’s commandments and hold to the testimony of Jesus. (Revelation 12:1–6, 9, 13–14, 17)
    We see that Satan is “enraged at the woman” (Israel) and “went off to make war against the rest of her offspring—those who obey God’s commandments and hold to the testimony of Jesus.” Israel’s “other offspring” are those Christians who indeed “obey God’s commandments and hold to the testimony of Jesus.” This is the only passage that makes specific reference to Satan making a direct target of both Jews and Christians. And we know thatthis passage speaks specifically of the end times, because it mentions twice the three and a half year period (1,260 days and “a time, times, and half a time”) that the Antichrist will have authority to war against the saints:
The beast was given a mouth to utter proud words and blasphemies and to exercise his authority for forty-two months. He opened his mouth to blaspheme God, and to slander His name and His dwelling place and those who live in heaven. He was given power to make war against the saints and to conquer them. And he was given authority over every tribe, people, language, and nation. (Revelation 13:5–7)
    The Prophet Daniel also saw that the Antichrist would have this authority to wage a successful war against “the saints.” Saints is also translated “holy ones” in some translations. It speaks primarily of the true followers of Jesus who know and serve the One True God.
He will speak against the Most High and oppress his saints and try to change the set times and the laws. The saints will be handed over to him for a time, times and half a time. (Daniel 7:25)
    Again here we see the reference to the three and a half year period when the Antichrist will persecute those who resist him.
The Bible is clear, then, that the Antichrist will specifically target those who resist his attempts to establish his religion all over the earth. From the Book of Revelation as well as the Prophet Daniel, we see that the two groups that most enrage Satan are the Jews and the Christians.
    THE MAHDI’S TARGETED CAMPAIGN AGAINST JEWS
AND CHRISTIANS
    Interestingly enough, Islamic tradition speaks much of the Mahdi’s special calling to convert Christians and Jews toIslam, yet speaks very little specifically of conversions from other faiths. It seems as though converting Christians and Jews to Islam will be the primary evangelistic thrust of the Mahdi. The following quote from Ayatollah Ibrahim Amini clearly articulates this vision:
The Mahdi will offer the religion of Islam to the Jews and Christians; if they accept it they will be spared, otherwise they will be killed. 4
    And of course we cannot forget the infamous hadith that has become a favorite of many Muslim anti-Semites. Again, note that it is speaking specifically about “the last hour”:
The last hour would not come unless the Muslims will fight against the Jews and the Muslims would kill them until the Jews