Hi Quix - I don't think anyone has it all figured out. To me, that is what is so fascinating about the Bible. There is so much to learn and it seems to expand each time it's read enabling you to get a new and/or deeper meaning.
I do know that one of the certain truths is His warning throughout the Bible to not follow Satan. That warning is given by Jesus Himself in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21, where He tells us what to expect in the end of days. He also tells us what is expected of us and that is to know that Satan comes first, pretending to be Christ and we are to remain, not be taken and wait for the true Christ.
That is all that dreaded 666 number means. Satan comes first, at the 6th trump, 6th seal and 6th vial. It's a time frame God gives us to prepare for. Jesus comes after that, at the 7th and last trump.
Good points.
Thanks.