In chapter 10 we learned about the 7 thunders, and the mystery of God’s word. Here in chapter 11 we are going to discuss the 2 witnesses and the return of Christ. This chapter will give us the time and events of what will be happening 3 ½ days before He returns. Remember Amos 3:7. God will not do anything without revealing it to His Prophets first (He tells us what is going on; we just have to look for it).
Chapter 11
11:1 a reed is for measuring, but a rod is used for correction (a reed is not a rod). This is speaking of the Second Advent. This is a measuring of people, to see who makes it, whom is utilized, correction and so forth.
11:2 tread under foot: Rev 14:20, 19:15 (compare). 42 months: months are moons. Prophecies given in months always pertain to Satan; while prophecies given in days pertain to Christ. This is why the correction is needed, because the temple and other things will be under the control of Satan when he comes back as anti-Christ claiming to be the true Christ. (Compare: Dan 9:24-27, 2 Thess 2:4).
11:3 this prophecy pertains to days and is therefore from God. Sackcloth G 4526; worn as a sign of grief.
11:4 these 2 stand before God, to do His will (compare: Zechariah 4:11-14). There is much speculation to their identities.
11:5 fire from their mouth: Jeremiah 5:14, 2 Kings 1:10-15, I Kings 18 (compare). These 2 will have great power. Remember that Satan is not to harm or touch those that have the seal of God in their forehead (compare: Rev 9:4).
11:6 these powers are very similar to the powers of Moses and Elijah’s time. It is very coincidental that Moses and Elijah were the ones who appeared with the Lord on the mount (compare: Matt 17:1-3).
11:7 again, remember Rev 9:4!
11:8 street G 4113; a wide place or square rather than a street. This city is Jerusalem. These people will be partying when the2 witnesses are killed.
11:9 here you have a time limit before the return of Christ (3 ½ days). They want people to watch the dead bodies to prove they will not resurrect or come back to life.
11:10 this gives you an idea of how many will be deceived by anti-Christ when he comes back claiming to be the true Christ. These 2 tormented the people with the powers they were given from God.
11:11 the Spirit of Life came on them and brought them back. The fear here is a “great” fear one that “paralyzes”. This is the time when the people will know they have been deceived by Satan.
11:12 they witnessed the 2 witnesses go to the Father.
11:13 right after the witnesses are raised these events happen. 7,000: these are the fallen angels that are destroyed. Once you see the 2 witnesses fall, know that there will be 3 ½ days till the Lord comes back! Tenth: this is the remnant, God’s elect that stand with Him till the end!
11:14-15 the end is here! The 7th trump embraces the 7vials and or last 7 plagues that make up the 3rd woe. These events described here could carry us through to Rev 20:15.
11:16 when you see the wonderment and glory of God when He protects His children there is no doubt why they fall and worship Him. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself, for those that have the seal of God in their forehead!
11:17 He will reign forever and ever!
11:18 those that stand faithful to God will be blessed and those that don’t will be done away with.
11:19 great hail: this corresponds with Rev 16:21. Ark of His Testament: many people seek this ark and cannot find it. The reason they cannot find it is due to it being in heaven with God.
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