1260 days and two witnesses.
Appostle John was measuring for building his alter in a temple. He is not to be concerned about other nations coming in and using it.
Revelation 21:14-15 21:14 The city walls stood on twelve foundation stones, each one of which bore the name of one of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
21:15 The angel that was speaking to me was carrying a gold measuring rod to measure the city and its gates and wall.
Ezekiel 4:2-34:2 You are then to besiege it, trench round it, build earthworks, pitch camps and bring up battering-rams all round.
4:3 Then take an iron pan and place it as though it were an iron wall between you and the city. Then fix your gaze on it; it is being besieged and you are besieging it. This is a sign for the House of Israel.
Revelation 11:1-2 11:1 Then I was given a long cane like a measuring rod, and I was told, ‘Get up and measure God’s sanctuary, and the altar, and the people who worship there;
11:2 but exclude the outer court and do not measure it, because it has been handed over to gentiles — they will trample on the holy city for forty-two months.
The bible breaks up the people into two groups, Israel, and the other countries.
Most of the countries are supposed to be blessed by Israel, but do not receive the blessing if they oppose what Our Heavenly Father plans for them. Many nations love Our Heavenly Father and are brought into worshipping him.
Many servants of Our Heavenly Father was able to see a road that would lead many countries to walk with him. Many of them might want to do things thier own way and follow thier own instinct.
Daniel 7:2-8 saw that the four winds of heaven were stirring up the Great Sea;
7:3 four great beasts emerged from the sea, each different from the others.
7:4 The first was like a lion with eagle’s wings and, as I looked, its wings were torn off, and it was lifted off the ground and set standing on its feet like a human; and it was given a human heart.
7:5 And there before me was a second beast, like a bear, rearing up on one side, with three ribs in its mouth, between its teeth. “Up!” came the command. “Eat quantities of flesh!”
7:6 After this I looked; and there before me was another beast, like a leopard, and with four bird’s wings on its flanks; it had four heads and was granted authority.
7:7 Next, in the visions of the night, I saw another vision: there before me was a fourth beast, fearful, terrifying, very strong; it had great iron teeth, and it ate its victims, crushed them, and trampled their remains underfoot. It was different from the previous beasts and had ten horns.
7:8 ‘While I was looking at these horns, I saw another horn sprouting among them, a little one; three of the original horns were pulled out by the roots to make way for it; and in this horn.
Daniel 7:9-10 7:9 While I was watching, thrones were set in place and one most venerable took his seat. His robe was white as snow, the hair of his head as pure as wool. His throne was a blaze of flames, its wheels were a burning fire.
7:10 A stream of fire poured out, issuing from his presence. A thousand thousand waited on him, ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. The court was in session and the books lay open.
Daniel 7:11-12 7:11 ‘I went on watching: then, because of the noise made by the boastings of the horn, as I watched, the beast was put to death, and its body destroyed and committed to the flames.
7:12 The other beasts were deprived of their empire, but received a lease of life for a season and a time.
Daniel 7:13-14 7:13 I was gazing into the visions of the night, when I saw, coming on the clouds of heaven, as it were a son of man. He came to the One most venerable and was led into his presence.
7:14 On him was conferred rule, honour and kingship, and all peoples, nations and languages became his servants. His rule is an everlasting rule which will never pass away, and his kingship will never come to an end.
Daniel describes someone
who looks like a Son of
Man.
He is not a “wild animal”
instead looks human. His kingdom will not
pass away, and it will not be destroyed. Unlike the wild
animals in the previous vision, he will rule forever. On
the surface, this is yet another succession; only this
ruler is appointed by the Ancient of Days himself.
Daniel 7:15-18 7:15 ‘I, Daniel, was deeply disturbed and the visions that passed through my head alarmed me.
7:16 So I approached one of those who were standing by and asked him about all this. And in reply he revealed to me what these things meant.
7:17 “These four great beasts are four kings who will rise up from the earth.
7:18 Those who receive royal power are the holy ones of the Most High, and kingship will be theirs for ever, for ever and ever.” Despite the current suffering and Despite the current suffering.
Despite oppression at the hands of evil forces; the lord, will
intervene by defeating the nations who are
opposing Israel and will destroy their evil
dominance forever. Does it exclude the idea of the
Son of Man as Jewish Christ, the
King Messiah? Of course not. But
it does mean that the Messiah as
the Son of Man is eternally and
fully linked with the faithful
remnant of Israel.
59 Now the chief priests and the entire Council kept trying
to obtain false testimony against Yeshua, so that they
might put Him to death. 60 They did not find any , even
though many false witnesses came forward. But later
on two came forward, 61 and said, “This man stated, ‘I am
able to destroy the temple of God and to rebuild it in
three days.’” 62 The high priest stood up and said to Him,
“Do You offer no answer for what these men are testifying
against You?” 63 But Yeshua kept silent. And the high
priest said to Him, “I place You under oath by the living
God, to tell us whether You are the Messiah, the Son of
God.” 64 Jesus said to him,“You have said ityourself. But I
tell you, from now onyou will see the Son of Man sitting
at the right hand of power, and coming on the clouds of
heaven.” (Matt. 26:59-64)
Revelation; 11:3;But I shall send my two witnesses to prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty days, wearing sackcloth.
Revelation 11:2 but exclude the outer court and do not measure it, because it has been handed over to gentiles — they will trample on the holy city for forty-two months.
These are the two olive trees and
the two lampstands that stand before
the Lord of the earth. And if anyone
wants to harm them, fire flows out of
their mouth and devours their
enemies; and so if anyone wants to
harm them, he must be killed in this
way.” (Rev. 11:4-5)
6 Then he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD
to Zerubbabel, saying, ‘Not by might nor by
power, but by My Spirit,’ says the LORD of
armies…
8 Also the word of the LORD came to me,
saying, 9 “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the
foundation of this house, and his hands will finish it…
11 Then I said to him, “What are these two olive
trees on the right of the lampstand and on its
left?”… 14 Then he said, “These are the two
anointed ones, who are standing by the Lord of
the whole earth.” (Zech. 4:6-14)Shuttersock.com
The parallels are here, but they are not exact. Inthere are 2 lamps and 2 olive trees. And in
Revelation 11, there are 2 olive trees and only 1
lampstand. The olive trees and menorahs (lampstands)
are symbolic of God’s servants.
Closing prayer; Heavenly Father, thank You that You are Sovereign and that nothing in heaven, or earth, or under the earth is able to stop Your perfect plans from being completed. Hasten the day when the kingdoms of this world become Yours, when Christ shall reign forever and ever. In Jesus’ name, AMEN.
Prayer of Salvation to become a child of Our Heavenly Father. Lord Jesus, I confess my sins and ask for your forgiveness. Please come into my heart as my Lord and Savior. Take complete control of my life and help me to walk in Your footsteps daily by the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for saving me and I know you will answer my prayers. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
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