Previously, we found that we are forewarned of an apocalyptic period called the Great Tribulation.

And in order to protect “the Remnant” from this apocalyptic period, Elohim has prepared the Old City of Jerusalem as the Place of Refuge…

And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she has a place prepared of Elohim, where they will feed her there 1260 days. (Revelation 12:6 KJVm)

…where  “the Remnant” will be fed…  

We further found that “the Remnant” must be at the Old City of Jerusalem before the start of the Great Tribulation in order to physically escape the apocalypse.

The reason “the Remnant” must be in position to enter the Old City prior to the start of the Great Tribulation is because of “the mark of the Beast,” which will be the focus of this article.

I saw one of his heads as if it had been slain, and his fatal wound was healed. And the whole earth was amazed and followed after the beast; they worshiped the dragon because he gave his authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast, and who is able to wage war with him?” There was given to him a mouth speaking arrogant words and blasphemies, and authority to act for forty-two months was given to him. (Revelation 13:3-5 NASB

According to John, “the Beast” is going to rule the whole world for the 42 months of the Great Tribulation period.

And he will cause all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: (Revelation 13:16 KJVm)

And from the start of “the Beast’s” rule, everyone in the world will be required to “receive a mark”…

Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred and sixty six. (Revelation 13:18 KJVm)

…which is the number of the Beast. 

And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of Elohim, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: And the smoke of their torment will ascend up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receives the mark of his name. (Revelation 13:9-11 KJVm)

We are warned not to take “the mark.”