For the hidden power of lawlessness is already at work. However, the one who holds him back will do so until he is taken out of the way,

Now when the days drew near for him to be taken up, Jesus set out resolutely to go to Jerusalem.

keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy set out for him he endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.

But the woman was given the two wings of a giant eagle so that she could fly out into the wilderness, to the place God prepared for her, where she is taken care of -- away from the presence of the serpent -- for a time, times, and half a time.