Revelation 11

1.  What two groups of people are mentioned in verses 1-2?

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2.  Winters suggests that the olive trees symbolize a source of light and the candlesticks symbolize a means of spreading that light (v. 4). If this interpretation is correct, can you think of possible identities for the olive trees and the candlesticks?

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3.  Are the two witnesses able to withstand attacks against them?

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4.  What happens to the witnesses when their message is delivered?

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5.  Who rejoices when the prophets are killed?

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6.  What represents the wicked people’s contempt for the prophets (9)?

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7.  What happens to the prophets next (11-12)?

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8.  What group of people do you think is represented by the 7,000?

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9.  Why was God thanked?

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10.  Who would receive a reward?

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Winters, Howard. (1989) Commentary on Revelation: Practical and Explanatory. Carolina Christian: Greenville, S.C.