This passage of scripture has, without doubt, caused more speculation and fear than any other piece of Biblical prophecy.  It seems that everyone is afraid of the Mark of the Beast.  There have been may foolish attempts to make it mean some individual,(Ill. Reagan, Kissinger, Pope, Nero, etc.), or some system.  (Ill. Computer in Belguim,Social Security).  The truth of the matter is that no Christian in this room need worry about having to receive the Mark of the Beast.  However, those who are lost and survive until the middle of the Tribulation period will have to make a choice.  (Ill. Grocery store clerk and $6.66.)  Let’s try to dispel some of the mystery surrounding the Mark of the Beast. I don’t have ever answer, but the Scriptures and society do provide some of the answers we seek.  Let’s look into the Mark of the Beast.