S. Revelation: 11-34 (NIV) “And I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophecy for 1,260 days, clothed in sack cloth. They are “the two olive trees” and the two lampstands, and “they stand before the Lord of the earth.”
O. The “two witnesses” are best understood as the dynamic end times evangelists to Jews and who give their lives in martyrdom. The “olive tree” and “lampstand” reference may have a reference to the temple of God – lighting the way and blessing those who respond. They preach and minister to the Jewish people of which a great number will embrace the gospel. When their work is finished, they will be killed but then resurrected and go up to heaven.
A. God is constantly reaching out to His people Israel (they currently do not enjoy national privilege as they once did – c.f. Romans 9-11). But Paul says, “For I am not ashamed of the Gospel because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes; first to the Jew; then to the Gentile” Romans 1:16 (NIV). This is why I pray and support Jewish evangelism. That they will come to know Jesus now and be spared these difficult end times events.
P. Thank you Lord for your word today. Thank you for continuing to teach me about the people of Israel and that I should pray for them to embrace Jesus as their Messiah, Lord, and Savior. Holy Spirit fill me and lead me to continue to pray and support Jewish evangelism. In Jesus’ name.
