Revelation 11:1-14

Three Questions…

1. What is NOW? v.1-6

A.  For God’s People: We are protected to prophesy

- Protection is shown in the measuring of the temple

-The temple often depicts the people of God

- The court outside represents those outside the family of God who oppose God’s people

42 months

1260 days

A time, times, and half a time

Three and a half years

-The two witnesses represent the people of God empowered to share the Gospel and warn of coming judgment

-- Hebrews used “week” to represent “sevens,” not just days

B. For the World: They are permitted to persecute

2. What is NEXT? v.7-10

-For God’s People: We will go from Testifying to Dying

- It will appear that the church has been defeated

3. What is NEAR? v.11-14

- For God’s People: We will go from Temporary Death to Eternal Life

- For the World: They will go from Temporary Life to Eternal Death

Every knee will bow