TLDR;
This video explores the identity, mission, and significance of the two witnesses mentioned in Revelation 11. It emphasizes the importance of understanding biblical prophecy, especially concerning Israel's role in the end times. The video also highlights the need for believers to be bold witnesses for Christ today, recognizing the urgency of the present time and the soon return of Christ.
- The two witnesses will minister in Jerusalem during the first half of the tribulation, calling people to repentance.
- They will possess supernatural powers, reminiscent of Moses and Elijah.
- The Antichrist will kill them, but God will resurrect them after three and a half days, leading to a spiritual awakening in Jerusalem.
- After the rapture, God's focus will shift back to Israel, and all Israel will be saved.
Introduction [0:00]
The video introduces the topic of the two witnesses in Jerusalem who will have the power to call down fire, stop the rain, and turn water to blood. Their mission and appearance are clues to understanding God's plan for the end times. The identities of these figures are intentionally left a mystery in the Bible.
The World's Rejection of the Gospel [0:34]
The speaker shares an incident of a street preacher being attacked for sharing the gospel, illustrating the world's growing intolerance towards biblical truth. The world will eventually take pleasure in killing those who preach the gospel, as foretold in Revelation. God reveals His plans to His children through prophecy, such as in the book of Revelation. Despite global chaos, God assures believers of their soon departure before things worsen.
The Two Witnesses in Revelation 11 [2:15]
After the rapture, when the church is in heaven, God resumes His focus on Israel, and the two witnesses appear. They will prophesy for 1,260 days, which is three and a half years of the seven-year tribulation period. This period begins with a peace treaty that allows Israel to rebuild their temple. The witnesses will appear in sackcloth, calling for repentance and proclaiming that the rebuilt temple and sacrifices cannot save people without faith in Messiah.
The Power and Message of the Witnesses [4:04]
God sends two witnesses to adhere to the scriptural principle that truth must be confirmed by multiple witnesses. These witnesses serve as divine subpoenas, calling Israel and the nations to God's courtroom. They are described as two olive trees and two lampstands, symbolizing the Holy Spirit's power, as seen in Zechariah 4. They possess extraordinary supernatural powers, such as calling down fire, stopping rain, and turning water into blood.
The Identity of the Two Witnesses [5:46]
God does not explicitly reveal the names of the two witnesses, emphasizing the importance of their message and mission over their personal identities. Their powers are similar to those of Moses and Elijah in the Old Testament, leading some to speculate that they might be these figures. Others suggest Enoch and Elijah, as neither experienced physical death. However, the ambiguity is intentional, directing focus to their message.
The Death and Resurrection of the Witnesses [7:20]
After 1,260 days, the Antichrist will kill the two witnesses, and their bodies will lie in the streets of Jerusalem for three and a half days, with the whole world watching. People will celebrate their deaths, sending gifts to one another, indicating the torment caused by the prophets' message. However, after three and a half days, God will resurrect them, and they will ascend to heaven in a cloud, triggering a spiritual awakening in Jerusalem.
Lessons and Application [10:31]
After the rapture, God's redemptive work will shift back to Israel, and all Israel will be saved. Believers should be God's witnesses now, willing to die for the truth they proclaim. Today is the day of salvation, and people should not wait until the tribulation to decide. The tribulation will be a time of great suffering. It is time to awaken out of spiritual sleep, embrace spiritual reality, and share the gospel.
The Stage is Being Set [12:26]
The speaker concludes by noting that the stage is being set for the fulfillment of biblical prophecy. Israel has returned to their land, Jerusalem is in Jewish hands, Temple Mount tensions continue, and nations are aligning as foretold. The spirit of Antichrist is already at work in the world.
