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![Definition of a Witness:
“witnesses” [µάρτυς (martys)]
• Originally referred to someone who gave
testimony about something; a witness.
• Eventually associated with those who gave
their lives for their faith. These witnesses will
witness to God’s truth and, they also will give
their lives for Him.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/twowitnesses-160222032704/85/Two-Witnesses-12-320.jpg)
![Their Responsibility:
[προφητεύω (prophēteuō)] to foretell
events, divine, speak under inspiration.
The two witnesses will speak for the
Lord during their time of ministry.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/twowitnesses-160222032704/85/Two-Witnesses-20-320.jpg)
![Their Apparel:
“clothed” [περιβάλλω
(periballō)] better translated:
“having been clothed”
“sackcloth” [σάκκος
(sakkos)] a course material
used as a sack material (cp.
burlap)](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/twowitnesses-160222032704/85/Two-Witnesses-26-320.jpg)
![Their Murder:
• “will make war against them” [πόλεμος
(polemos)] cause strife, engage in combat
• “overcome them” - conquer, vanquish
• “kill them”
Satan will incarnate the Antichrist after Satan is
cast out of Heaven. Satan in the body of Antichrist
will kill the “Two witnesses” at the “Midpoint” of
the 7-year period](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/twowitnesses-160222032704/85/Two-Witnesses-36-320.jpg)
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Two Witnesses
Revelation 11:1-14 describes the prophetic role of two witnesses who will testify for 1,260 days, possessing divine power to inflict plagues and enact judgments. After their deaths at the hands of the beast, they will be resurrected, prompting fear among witnesses and culminating in God's glory. This passage emphasizes the theme of witnessing in faith and divine sovereignty amidst tribulation.
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Two Witnesses
- 1. Revelation 11:1-14 The 22nd ina Series of Studies on Biblical Prophecy TWO WITNESSES
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- 5. Verses Topic 1-2 The tribulation temple 3-14Two witnesses 15-18 The 7th trumpet & the songs in heaven 19 The heavenly temple
- 6. Revelation 11:3-14 3 And I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth.” 4These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the God of the earth. 5 And if anyone wants to harm them, fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies.
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- 8. 7 When they finish their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit will make war against them, overcome them, and kill them. 8 And their dead bodies will liein the street of the great city which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified. Revelation 11:3-14
- 9. 9 Then those from the peoples, tribes, tongues, and nations will see their dead bodies three-and-a-half days, and not allow their dead bodies to be put into graves. 10And those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them, make merry, and send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth. Revelation 11:3-14
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- 12. Definition of aWitness: “witnesses” [µάρτυς (martys)] • Originally referred to someone who gave testimony about something; a witness. • Eventually associated with those who gave their lives for their faith. These witnesses will witness to God’s truth and, they also will give their lives for Him.
- 13. Definition of aWitness: ~ Holy Spirit Acts 1:8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” ~ God’s Sovereign Control
- 14. Are YOU aWitness? Acts 1:8 and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Matthew 28:19–20 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, …and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
- 15. Of what areYOU a Witness? Acts 1:22 “…one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.” Acts 3:15 and killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, of which we are witnesses. Acts 2:32 This Jesus God has raised up, of which we are all witnesses. Acts 4:33 And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Acts 10:39–40 And we are witnesses of all things which He did both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem, whom they killed by hanging on a tree. 40 Him God raised up on the third day, and showed Him openly,
- 16. Of what areYOU a Witness?
- 17. Their Number: Deuteronomy 19:15 One witness shall not rise against a man concerning any iniquity or any sin that he commits; by the mouth of two or three witnesses the matter shall be established. Matthew 18:16But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’
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- 19. Their Number: • The two witnesses are showcased in the two Shabbat candles. •The theme of 'two witnesses' is seen in both Old and New Testaments.
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- 24. Their Length ofTime: Different descriptions of 3 ½ year Period Bible Reference 42 months Rev 11:2,13:5 1260 days Rev 11:3,12:6 3.5 years Dan 9:27 Times, time & ½ time Dan 7:25,Dan 12:7, Rev 12:4
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- 26. Their Apparel: “clothed” [περιβάλλω (periballō)]better translated: “having been clothed” “sackcloth” [σάκκος (sakkos)] a course material used as a sack material (cp. burlap)
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- 29. Their Metaphors: Zechariah 4:2-4 “What are these, my lord?” Zechariah 4:14 “These are the two anointed ones, who stand beside the Lord of the whole earth.”
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- 32. ARGUMENTS FOR ELIJAH • Elijah will precede the return of Christ. • Elijah never died. •Elijah’s miracles are identical to those referred to in Revelation 11. • Elijah appeared on the Mt. of Transfiguration with Christ Their Identity:
- 33. ARGUMENTS FOR MOSES • Moses is mentioned in Malachi 4:4just before Elijah. • Moses’ miracles are reminiscent to those referred to in Revelation 11. • Moses appeared on the Mt. of Transfiguration with Elijah & Christ • The death of Moses was also mysterious Their Identity:
- 34. ARGUMENTS FOR ENOCH • Enoch was a preacher of righteousness, prophesying the Coming of the Lord • Enoch never tasted of death. •Enoch represented God’s judgment on the days before the flood. Their Identity:
- 35. YOUR Identity: If you were accused ofbeing a Christian would there be enough evidence to convict you?
- 36. Their Murder: • “will make war against them” [πόλεμος (polemos)] cause strife, engage in combat •“overcome them” - conquer, vanquish • “kill them” Satan will incarnate the Antichrist after Satan is cast out of Heaven. Satan in the body of Antichrist will kill the “Two witnesses” at the “Midpoint” of the 7-year period
- 37. Their Murder: • “those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them” (10) •“make merry” • “send gifts to one another” • “because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth” REACTION OF THOSE LIVING ON THE EARTH AT THIS TIME TO THE DEATH
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- 39. YOUR Resurrection: 1 Thessalonians 4:16–18 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive andremain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore comfort one another with these words.
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