The Evil Serpent
The Big Pictures In the picture, Serpens (the serpent) is struggling with Ophiucus for the crown (Corona) which is above the head of Serpens (out of this picture — see the full star chart on our Star Chart page for a better picture). The figure suggests the intensity of this conflict. The man’s extreme energies are directed at the beast who appears to respond in kind. The Gospel Truth We see here most clearly the conflict of the ages which pits the gracious plan of God against the destructive plans of Satan. Yet there is no doubt as to the outcome. We have already seen that in Scorpio. Satan is already defeated — his head is bruised unto death. But we also see here the daily struggle of the condemned one (Satan) who has not yet received the penalty of his condemnation. He is continuing to struggle — and will do so until the second coming of the Lord Jesus — to possess the crown. He will struggle for dominion. But Christ’s dominion was secured for Him at the cross. |
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The Star Names Serpens (L) “. . . the serpent”; Unuk (L) “. . . encompassing”; Alyah (H) “. . . the accursed”; Al Hay (A) “. . . reptile”; Cheleb (A) “. . . the serpent enfolding” |
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