Rev 11
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Then I was given a reed like a measuring rod. And the angel stood, saying, “Rise and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there.
But leave out the court which is outside the temple, and do not measure it, for it has been given to the Gentiles. And they will tread the holy city underfoot for forty-two months.
Indications that the temple will be functioning during this time and rebuilt
During the midst of the tribulation period -
Problem with the Dome of the Rock - share the area? Jews to the North
Asher Kaufmann - concluded that the Solomon’s temple 322 ft north - Dome of the Spirits or Tablets Holy of Holies is actually was 10-15 acres
Picture Temple Ground
“The key element in understanding Kaufman’s northern location theory relates to the alignment of the Temple vis-à-vis the Mount of Olives and the ceremony of the burning of the red heifer. Mishnah Parah chapter 3 describes the ceremony from beginning until end. The red heifer’s ashes were mixed with water and sprinkled on the ritually unclean, purifying them. The burning took place on the Mount of Olives, and the priest officiating directed his view to the entrance of the Sanctuary (Hekhal). The eastern wall of the Temple Mount was lower than the others to facilitate this view”
You can see the Eastern Gate and Mt. Olives - the temple can be rebuilt here not bother with the DoR
John is instructed to leave out the otter court
But leave out the court which is outside the temple, and do not measure it, for it has been given to the Gentiles. And they will tread the holy city underfoot for forty-two months.
Given to the Gentiles - Ezk measure it and records it (he saw a wall) to separate the holy place from the profane - in support
Rabbi Chaim Richman, Director of the Temple Institute, which has produced all the ritual vessels necessary for the function of the Temple and works to train priests for this future work, says there is a connection between the need for a new level of spiritual attainment and the rebuilding of the Temple: “The Shekinah is brought about only through the Temple.…In terms of our mission as a people, we cannot in any way reach our spiritual status without the Temple.”
British archaeologist Robert Hamilton who had documented excavations of the mosque’s foundations after it was destroyed in an earthquake in 1927. He discovered beneath the floor of the mosque the remains of a Jewish miqveh (ritual pool used for purification). It dated to the time of the Second Temple when Jews immersed at this site before entering the Temple precincts.
So the Antichrist will make a covenant with the people
“And after the sixty-two weeks Messiah shall be cut off, but not for Himself; And the people of the prince who is to come Shall destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end of it shall be with a flood, And till the end of the war desolations are determined.
Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week; But in the middle of the week He shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate, Even until the consummation, which is determined, Is poured out on the desolate.”
And forces shall be mustered by him, and they shall defile the sanctuary fortress; then they shall take away the daily sacrifices, and place there the abomination of desolation.
Those who do wickedly against the covenant he shall corrupt with flattery; but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.
With the signing of the peace treaty to rebuild the temple the last 7 years begin! But 1/2 way it collapses
70 7’s 483 years after Artaxerxes - cut off 7th week needs fulfilled
For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape.
We will not see the construction as the church is already in heaven
The pattern is always warning - removal - judgement!
Now God begins to deal with the nation
And I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth.”
These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the God of the earth.
And if anyone wants to harm them, fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies. And if anyone wants to harm them, he must be killed in this manner.
Olive trees - Zech (priest) - fill the lampstands with oil the light came from the using of the oil - the light of the believer of the Holy Spirit
Daily ritual - over & over & over again His vision saw 2 trees & Pipes filing the cups God spoke - To zurebabal - not by might but by continual supply of the Spirit
Then I answered and said to him, “What are these two olive trees—at the right of the lampstand and at its left?”
And I further answered and said to him, “What are these two olive branches that drip into the receptacles of the two gold pipes from which the golden oil drains?”
Then he answered me and said, “Do you not know what these are?” And I said, “No, my lord.”
So he said, “These are the two anointed ones, who stand beside the Lord of the whole earth.”
They are the lights! shining the light of GodPurpose - Witness to the Jewish people - Time of the Gentils is complete
Who are they?
“For behold, the day is coming, Burning like an oven, And all the proud, yes, all who do wickedly will be stubble. And the day which is coming shall burn them up,” Says the Lord of hosts, “That will leave them neither root nor branch.
But to you who fear My name The Sun of Righteousness shall arise With healing in His wings; And you shall go out And grow fat like stall-fed calves.
You shall trample the wicked, For they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet On the day that I do this,” Says the Lord of hosts.
“Remember the Law of Moses, My servant, Which I commanded him in Horeb for all Israel, With the statutes and judgments.
Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet Before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord.
And he will turn The hearts of the fathers to the children, And the hearts of the children to their fathers, Lest I come and strike the earth with a curse.”
God’s final Word - I send you Elijah the profit
Fire from heaven - Elijah’s arrest
3 1/2 years no rain - Elijah - Who is the other? waters to blood & plaques
Moses? Law Elijah - Prophets? Mount of Transfiguration, Plagues of Egypt? Enoch? Appointed unto man once to die
Eventually they die but only after they have completed their mission! fulfilled
When they finish their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit will make war against them, overcome them, and kill them.
Only after finished! God will protect throughout all your call! No power over you!
He will see His work to completion
Your existence is centered in His plan! Paul’s testimony - third heaven
Let’s go back!
And their dead bodies will lie in the street of the great city which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified.
The location identified Jerusalem
Then those from the peoples, tribes, tongues, and nations will see their dead bodies three-and-a-half days, and not allow their dead bodies to be put into graves.
And those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them, make merry, and send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth.
Only recently can this be fulfilled - instant transmissions globally!
A proclamation of victory and power over God! Disgrace their body’s
Now after the three-and-a-half days the breath of life from God entered them, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell on those who saw them.
And they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, “Come up here.” And they ascended to heaven in a cloud, and their enemies saw them.
What a shock! The pain of defeat when victory was thought
In the same hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city fell. In the earthquake seven thousand people were killed, and the rest were afraid and gave glory to the God of heaven.
The second woe is past. Behold, the third woe is coming quickly.
Back now to the Seven trumpet sounds
Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!”
The judgements are coming to the earth
saying: “We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty, The One who is and who was and who is to come, Because You have taken Your great power and reigned.
The time for His reign has come - We rejoice the world saddened
The nations were angry, and Your wrath has come, And the time of the dead, that they should be judged, And that You should reward Your servants the prophets and the saints, And those who fear Your name, small and great, And should destroy those who destroy the earth.”
Then the temple of God was opened in heaven, and the ark of His covenant was seen in His temple. And there were lightnings, noises, thunderings, an earthquake, and great hail.
Search for the Ark of the Covenant - It’s in His temple!