Revelation 11 Explained

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📖  Revelation 11:3

« And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth. »

In this verse, God declares that He will appoint the Two Witnesses to carry out a special ministry for 1,260 days, or three and a half years. Clothed in sackcloth, they proclaim God’s message with a call to repentance, symbolizing humility and mourning over sin.

Their ministry takes place during the first half of the Tribulation. Despite fierce opposition and persecution, they faithfully proclaim God’s truth and warn the nations of the judgments that are to come.

This verse highlights God’s grace, as He continues to send faithful witnesses even in the midst of His judgments. The Two Witnesses will faithfully complete the mission God has given them before they are killed and later raised to life by God’s power, demonstrating that nothing can prevent the fulfillment of His plan.

📖  Revelation 11:5-6

5 And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed.

6 These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.

In this passage, John describes the extraordinary powers that God gives to the Two Witnesses during their 1,260-day ministry. God protects them from their enemies until their mission is fully completed, and no one can stop their testimony before the time He has appointed.

The Two Witnesses are given authority to perform great miracles. They can shut up heaven so that no rain falls, turn water into blood, and strike the earth with every kind of plague whenever they choose. These miraculous signs confirm that their message comes from God and serve as a powerful call to repentance.

This passage demonstrates that God equips and protects those whom He calls to serve Him. Despite the world’s opposition, the Two Witnesses faithfully complete their mission, showing that God’s power is greater than any human or spiritual opposition.

📖  Revelation 11:11

« And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them. »

In this verse, John describes the resurrection of the Two Witnesses after they have lain dead for three and a half days. Just when the world believes their testimony has been permanently silenced, God miraculously restores them to life in the sight of everyone.

Their resurrection is a powerful demonstration of God’s authority over death. Those who witness this extraordinary event are filled with great fear as they see the Two Witnesses stand on their feet once again.

This verse shows that nothing can prevent the fulfillment of God’s plan. Even death cannot overcome those whom He upholds. The resurrection of the Two Witnesses confirms the truth of their message and reveals God’s sovereign power over life and death.

📖  Revelation 11:15

« And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. »

In this verse, John hears the sounding of the seventh trumpet, followed by a heavenly proclamation announcing the ultimate victory of Jesus Christ. Although the final judgments have not yet been poured out, heaven celebrates the certainty of the Lord’s coming reign, because His victory is assured.

This will be the seventh and final judgment of the seven trumpets, marking the transition to the seven bowls of God’s wrath, which will be poured out during the Great Tribulation. These final judgments will lead directly to the glorious return of Jesus Christ, the defeat of the Antichrist, and the establishment of His Millennial Kingdom.

This verse reminds us that despite the rebellion and turmoil of the last days, God remains in complete control of history. The reign of Jesus Christ is certain and will bring an end to the kingdoms of this world, establishing His eternal Kingdom of righteousness and peace.