The Two Witnesses

Sermon: Revelation 11:1-14

Introduction:

I. Measuring the temple/sanctuary
A. The sanctuary and the altar =

B. “measure”

C. Outside court trampled =

D. “42 months” =

II. The two witnesses
A. The same time frame

B. The two witnesses
1. Why two?
2. Two olive trees
3. Two lampstands
C. They have God's help
1. “was given”, etc. =
2. working wonders
3. their work is finished
4. given a heavenly reward
D. They face strong oppositiom
1. “war”/”kill” =
2. world sees itself triumphant
3. the triumph is short-lived
4. the resurrection
5. ultimately, the world must recognize God
Application for today: