2 Witnesses of the End Times

TWO WITNESSES OF THE END TIMES In the book of Revelation when the sixth trumpet is sounded there are two of three woes described. During the time of the 2nd woe it speaks of two witnesses that shall appear on the earth for 1,260 days. These two are also called the two olive trees or two candlesticks spoken of in book of Zachariah in the Old Testament. Words spoken out of their mouths will overcome or devour their enemies who try to harm them. It also says that they have power to shut heaven, that it does not rain during the days of their prophecy and that they have power, as Moses did, over water to turn it to blood. They also have power to smite the earth with plagues, as often as they choose. As soon as the two witnesses have completed their testimony it declares that Satan, as the anti-christ, will have them killed in Jerusalem and that no one will bury them. Apparently these two are not going to be very well liked because it states that people will be celebrating when they are killed. They will lie for three and a half days and then rise from the dead. When they rise from the dead a (paralyzing fear*) will fall on the people of the earth. (*From the Greek word) This is probably going to be televised. We have to ask ourselves; will we be paralyzed in fear or rejoicing with the two witnesses because it is time for Jesus Christ to return. Scripture: And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth. These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth. 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. 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. And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them. And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified. And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves. And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth. 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. And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them. And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven. (Revelation 11:3-13) Then answered I, and said unto him, What are these two olive trees upon the right side of the candlestick and upon the left side thereof? And I answered again, and said unto him, What be these two olive branches which through the two golden pipes empty the golden oil out of themselves? And he answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord. Then said he, These are the two anointed ones, that stand by the Lord of the whole earth. (Zechariah 4:11-14) WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED? Two witnesses, who will be annoying to most, will appear on earth just before the return of Jesus Christ. We need to watch for them and be prepared to listen to them realizing that we will either rejoice or fear when they are murdered and rise after 3 days. Our Father appreciates the fact that you are trying. May God’s blessing be upon this study of His word, Amen. Susan