Revelation 11 Commentary
Can it get any more complex than this? Probably no. But these lines aren’t without any clues.
The two witnesses look like the famous dual, Moses and Elijah, going by the signs they perform. The two characters stood with Jesus on the “mountain of Transfiguration.” We also know both of them are known to have never died.
They remain special ‘place’ holders of messianic functions in the Old Testament. The reappearance of Elijah as John the Baptist is yet another special witness function.
Concerning the reappearance of Elijah, Jesus said, “To be sure, Elijah comes and will restore all things.” Matthew 17 verse 11. Note the usage of the present tense “comes”. Restoring all things means this function isn’t exactly human though performed by a human.
In the holy script, Moses and Elijah are larger-than-life figures representing the Law and the Prophets respectively. The Old Testament bears witness to Jesus’ work of salvation. Their appearance coincides with the mention that the seventh trumpet fulfills the work of the prophets. Chapter 10 verse 7.
Another institution mentioned is the priesthood, operating from the Temple. Measuring the Temple may equate to “sealing” the saints for protection – the royal priesthood. Outside this perimeter, the devil will dance at will.
A believer must accept that he is a liability at his place of work. Without him, wild parties and liquor would flow unhindered. People will make cash – no one will sneer at anyone. A free world! How they hope he or she wasn’t there! You understand why they send each other gifts when God’s witnesses die!
Revelation and its multiple layers of application means the Church could place itself in the shoes of the two witnesses. Powerful in word and deed but eventually succumbing to persecution (to the point of death). But resurrection happens in full view of the world!
And now the grand plan: the seventh trumpet sounds. The kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom of the Messiah. Have we just witnessed Isaiah’s Son with the government on His shoulders? The saint who always prayed for God’s kingdom to come, (as commanded), can now rest. It’s done!
The time for judging the dead is here. God will reward His prophets and His servants who revere His name. Verse 18.
The kingdom of God is both now and “yet”. The “yet” is finally a done deal! The seventh trumpet means the Son’s government is truly here. And Isaiah’s titles all apply at the same time to the son “born to us”. After all, He is the Creator God, the LORD God Almighty – the Sovereign God.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
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