The Bible does not name the two witnesses, and Les Feldick leaves their identity as men of God's own choosing.
While some speculate on Moses, Elijah, or Enoch, Les Feldick refuses to name them because Scripture does not. Instead, he focuses on their clearly stated ministry: they prophesy for 1,260 days (3.5 years) to the nation of Israel, beginning at the onset of the 7-year Tribulation. Their identity is not as important as their God-given role and timing.
Revelation 11:3 — This verse introduces the two witnesses, describing God giving them power to prophesy for 1,260 days, but it does not name them.
Revelation 11:3 states, "And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and sixty days." The Bible does not explicitly name these two individuals anywhere in the passage. It focuses instead on their ministry and its duration. Verse 12 describes their ascension after being killed: "And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud." Verse 13 mentions a great earthquake at the same hour, indicating the midpoint of the seven years. The text itself does not identify them as Moses, Elijah, Enoch, or any other specific biblical figure.
Les Feldick consistently refuses to name the two witnesses, stating that since Scripture does not name them, he will not put a name on them. He acknowledges that some think it could be Moses and Elijah, or Elijah and Enoch, but he prefers to leave it as "two men of God's own choosing." He teaches that they come to the nation of Israel, especially the environs of Jerusalem, to proclaim God's word at the beginning of the 7-year Tribulation. He also connects their ministry with the sealing and commissioning of the 144,000 young Jewish men, who will take the gospel of the kingdom (the good news that the King is coming) around the world. Les emphasizes the timing: they prophesy for 1,260 days, which is three and a half years, and their ministry ends at the midpoint of the Tribulation, marked by their resurrection, ascension, and a great earthquake.
Yes. Les Feldick teaches that the two witnesses appear at the very onset of the 7-year Tribulation, as soon as Israel signs a treaty with the Antichrist. They prophesy for 1,260 days, which is three and a half years. He ties this to the midpoint of the Tribulation, explaining that at the end of their ministry they are killed, resurrected, and ascend to heaven, followed by a great earthquake that marks the exact midpoint. This places their entire ministry in the first half of the Tribulation.
Les Feldick teaches that out of the ministry of the two witnesses, God seals and commissions 144,000 young Jewish men. These 144,000 are sent out to proclaim the gospel of the kingdom to the world, reverting back to the message preached during Christ's time—that the King is coming. The two witnesses minister specifically to the nation of Israel in Jerusalem, and their preaching leads to the sealing of these 144,000.
Who Are the Two Witnesses in Revelation 11?
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Les Refuses to Name the Witnesses
Les says he refuses to name the two witnesses specifically, mentioning speculation about Moses and Elijah or Elijah and Enoch, but leaving them as two men of God's own choosing.
Witnesses Sent to Israel at the Beginning
Les states he doesn't put a name on them because Scripture doesn't, and connects their work at the start of the Tribulation with the sealing of the 144,000 for the gospel of the kingdom.
Timing and Purpose of the Witnesses
Les explains that at the very onset of the 7 years, after Israel signs a treaty, God sends two Jews to Jerusalem to proclaim salvation, with their ministry leading to the 144,000 being sealed and sent out.
Duration of Ministry and Ascension
Les highlights that the witnesses prophesy for 1,260 days (3.5 years), and after being killed, they hear a voice from heaven saying 'Come up hither,' and the world sees their bodies.
Death and Resurrection at Midpoint
Les reminds that after their testimony of 1,260 days, the two witnesses are put to death and then resurrected, marking the end of their ministry.
Jacob's Trouble: Why the Tribulation is for Israel, Not the Church
Now we're not going to make comment on the verse per se, except to say that the last part of the verse says, "...for it is given unto the Gentiles, and the holy city they shall tread under foot forty -two months." How long is that? Three and a half years. Now skip down into the next verse, "...
Ascension and Midpoint Earthquake
Les describes their ascension to heaven in a cloud after the 1,260 days, and the great earthquake that happens the same hour, confirming the midpoint.
Revelation 11:3: And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days.
This is the key verse introducing the two witnesses and their ministry, but it does not identify them by name.
Revelation 11:11: And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them.
This verse describes their resurrection after being killed, a part of Les's explanation of the sequence at the midpoint.
Revelation 11:12: And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them.
This verse shows their ascension, which Les points to as marking the end of their ministry at the midpoint.
Revelation 11:13: And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.
This verse follows their ascension and, as Les explains, confirms the timing as the exact midpoint of the seven years.
Revelation 11:2: But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.
This verse establishes the parallel 42-month (3.5-year) time frame for the Gentiles, which Les uses to confirm the timing of the witnesses.
No. Revelation 11 describes their ministry but never explicitly identifies them by name. Les Feldick notes that some speculate on Moses, Elijah, or Enoch, but since Scripture does not name them, he leaves it as two men of God's own choosing.
Les Feldick refuses to name them specifically, saying they are "two men of God's own choosing." He acknowledges that others have suggested Moses and Elijah or Elijah and Enoch, but he prefers not to speculate since the Scripture doesn't name them.
Les teaches that the two witnesses minister at the beginning of the 7-year Tribulation, right after Israel signs a treaty with the Antichrist. They prophesy for 1,260 days (3.5 years), and their ministry ends at the midpoint of the Tribulation.
Les teaches that through the ministry of the two witnesses, God seals and commissions 144,000 young Jewish men who then go out to proclaim the gospel of the kingdom around the world. The two witnesses minister primarily to Israel in Jerusalem.
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