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I was given a reed like a ______ rod and was told, Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the worshipers there.
I was given a reed like a ______ rod and was told, Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the worshipers there.
measuring
Do not measure the outer court; do not measure it, because it has been given to the ______.
Do not measure the outer court; do not measure it, because it has been given to the ______.
Gentiles
They will trample on the holy city for ______ months.
They will trample on the holy city for ______ months.
42
And I will give power to my two ______, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.
And I will give power to my two ______, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.
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These are the two ______ trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth.
These are the two ______ trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth.
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If anyone tries to harm them, ______ comes from their mouths and devours their enemies.
If anyone tries to harm them, ______ comes from their mouths and devours their enemies.
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They have power to shut up the sky so that it will not ______ during the time they are prophesying;
They have power to shut up the sky so that it will not ______ during the time they are prophesying;
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Now when they have finished their testimony, the ______ that comes up from the Abyss will attack them, and overpower and kill them.
Now when they have finished their testimony, the ______ that comes up from the Abyss will attack them, and overpower and kill them.
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Their bodies will lie in the street of the great city, which is figuratively called ______ and Egypt, where also their Lord was crucified.
Their bodies will lie in the street of the great city, which is figuratively called ______ and Egypt, where also their Lord was crucified.
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But after the three and a half days a breath of life from God entered them, and they stood on their ______.
But after the three and a half days a breath of life from God entered them, and they stood on their ______.
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Study Notes
The Measurement of the Temple
- The narrator is given a reed like a measuring rod to measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the worshipers.
- The outer court is excluded from the measurement, as it has been given to the Gentiles who will trample on the holy city for 42 months.
The Two Witnesses
- God gives power to two witnesses who will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.
- They are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth.
- If anyone tries to harm them, fire comes from their mouths and devours their enemies.
- They have the power to shut up the sky, turn the waters into blood, and strike the earth with every kind of plague.
The Fate of the Two Witnesses
- After they finish their testimony, the beast from the Abyss will attack, overpower, and kill them.
- Their bodies will lie in the street of the great city (figuratively called Sodom and Egypt) for three and a half days.
- People from every people, tribe, language, and nation will gaze on their bodies and refuse them burial.
- The inhabitants of the earth will gloat over them and celebrate by sending each other gifts.
The Resurrection of the Two Witnesses
- After three and a half days, a breath of life from God enters them, and they stand on their feet, striking terror into those who saw them.
- A loud voice from heaven tells them to "Come up here," and they ascend to heaven in a cloud, while their enemies look on.
The Consequences of the Resurrection
- A severe earthquake occurs, causing a tenth of the city to collapse, killing 7,000 people.
- The survivors are terrified and give glory to the God of heaven.
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