Revelation 11 Explained: The Two Witnesses, God’s Final Warning, and the Seventh Trumpet

 

Revelation 11 Explained: The Two Witnesses, God’s Final Warning, and the Seventh Trumpet

Discover the prophetic power of Revelation 11, where God sends two witnesses to proclaim His truth before the world’s final judgment. Learn how their testimony, death, and resurrection reveal the triumph of God’s Kingdom.

Revelation Chapter 11 introduces a remarkable scene: two divinely empowered witnesses sent by God to testify during the Great Tribulation. These two stand as symbols of truth and judgment—often interpreted as Moses and Elijah—representing the Law and the Prophets. They stand beside two olive trees and two lamp stands, echoing Zechariah’s vision (Zechariah 4:3–14), symbolizing their anointing and divine authority.

For 1,260 days (three and a half years), the witnesses proclaim God’s message in the heart of Jerusalem, calling the world to repentance. Fire proceeds from their mouths to consume their enemies, and they have power to stop rain and strike the earth with plagues—demonstrating God’s absolute control over nature and judgment.

When their testimony is complete, the beast from the bottomless pit makes war against them and kills them. Their bodies lie in the streets of “the great city… spiritually called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified.” The world rejoices over their death, sending gifts to one another, symbolizing humanity’s rebellion against God. But after three and a half days, the breath of life from God enters them—they rise to their feet, and a voice from heaven calls, “Come up here!” As they ascend, an earthquake strikes, destroying part of the city and killing thousands, causing great fear and repentance among the survivors.

Then comes the seventh trumpet, declaring:

“The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever.”

Heaven rejoices as the temple of God is opened, revealing the Ark of His Covenant—a symbol of His enduring promise and faithfulness to His people.

Revelation 11 reminds us that God’s truth will always be proclaimed, even in the darkest times. His witnesses may be opposed, but their message cannot be silenced. Ultimately, Christ will reign, and every knee will bow before Him.