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Title: Revelation: Two Witnesses and Seventh Trumpet Pt 10

Text: Revelation 11:1-19
Vital Verse: saying, “We give You thanks, O Lord God, the Almighty, who are and who were, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign. Revelation 11:17

Insights:
With the ambassadors removed, a natural calamity violently shakes the earth, killing “a tenth of the city” (Revelation 11:13). John reports “seven thousand” deaths because of the shaking by the earthquake—the withdrawal of the righteous set off a violent reaction. The scene is reminiscent of the departure of God’s glory (Ichabod) in Ezekiel’s vision (Ezekiel 10:18). Light departed, leaving darkness and despair. Fear consumes those that remain alive, compelling them to give “glory to the God of heaven” (Revelation 11:13). How penetrating the ascension and natural devastation on those that remained so they glorify the one they repudiate. The unexpected glorifying of God concludes the second woe judgment while anticipating the third woe (Revelation 11:19). Apparently, the conclusion of the second woe prepares for the millennium reign of Christ.

Outline of Text
1. The trampling of the temple. Revelation 11:1-2

2. The two witnesses. Revelation 11:3-14

Who are the two witnesses?

- trials of the two witnesses

- testimony- 1,260 days in sackcloth and ashes (360 days in a year)

Who is the beast out of the abyss?
- torment

- triumph

Two Witnesses Killed:

-Resurrection of the two witnesses 11:11

-Ascension of the two witnesses 11:12
Devastation on the Earth:
- earthquake
- 7,000 people killed
- terrified people gave God glory 11:13

Conclusion of the Second Woe anticipation of the Third Woe 11:14

3. The seventh trumpet and temple of God. Revelation 11:15-19
- declaration from heaven 11:15