How long will the two witnesses prophesy in Revelation 11?
The two witnesses will prophesy for 1,260 days, or three and a half years. They will speak forth God's word during that time, acting as His messengers and spiritual lighthouses amid tribulation darkness. This duration is explicitly stated in the passage. They will have special power and protection as they proclaim the Word.
Les explains that the two witnesses will prophesy for 1,260 days, which he equates to three and a half years. He notes they are the two olive trees and two candlesticks standing before God, serving as His messengers. During the tribulation's darkness and wickedness, they act like a spiritual lighthouse. Les also points out they have special power for protection: fire proceeds from their mouth to devour enemies. They have power to shut heaven so it does not rain, and power over waters to turn them to blood and smite the earth with plagues. Les suggests one witness may be Elijah because of the rain miracle, and another could be Moses due to the plagues, though he does not get dogmatic.
These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth.
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What does the candlestick imagery teach about the two witnesses in Revelation 11?
The candlestick represents the light the witnesses give; amid the darkness of the tribulation they will be like a spiritual lighthouse.