Bible Discussion Thread

Re.11: 2-4 "Forty and Two months"

In continuation to 'the fulness thereof' the earth as we observe physically is merely a changeable aberration that fools take as their be-all. What is shakeable in heaven and earth shall pass away, (He.12:27). In heaven Michael fighting fallen angels refers to the angelic revolt mentioned in the vision of Daniel"I beheld till the thrones were cast down"(Dan.7:9-10). " the judgment was set, and the books were opened." Action now moves over to the earth, "And the great dragon was cast out,... and his angels were cast out with him." Following this we have the beast stepping into the world stage where the two witnesses are martyred. We see reference to three and a half days. " And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half."(Re. 11:9) Here we have a tag placed by the Spirit. It distinguishes one set of time period from 42 months as in "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 is to be read with events mentioned in Ch.13:5 "And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months." Similarly one thousand two hundred and three score days is another tag, and the Spirit is using it with reference to the visions. Like thermal imaging it is spiritually discerned. The only infallible course is to remain steadfast in faith, and in Christ. "and by him all things consist."(Col.1:17-19)

"And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth./These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth."(11:3-4)