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"Not allow their dead bodies to be put into graves"

Text: Revelation 11:9

IN CONTEMPT OF THE TWO WITNESSES

The Two Witnesses faithfully prophesied as the Lord had given them commandment. They had been valiant for the truth they were entrusted with. They were killed by the beast that came from the bottomless pit. The death of the Two Witnesses was celebrated by many people. These must have rejected the Gospel that the Two Witnesses proclaimed.

“Then those from the peoples, tribes, tongues, and nations
will see their dead bodies three-and-a-half days,
and not allow their dead bodies to be put into graves.
And those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them,
make merry, and send gifts to one another,
because these two prophets tormented those
who dwell on the earth.”
Revelation 11:9-10

1. Those who had rejected the Two Witnesses:

a) The peoples

b) Tribes

c) Tongues

d) Nations

2. They saw the corpses of the Two Witnesses.

a) For three and a half days their bodies were “on display”.

b) They were refused a decent and dignified burial.

c) They were left out in the open when they should have been buried.

3. Gross celebration of the death of the Two Witnesses.

a) The enemies rejoiced at their death.

b) They made merry.

c) They sent gifts to one another.

d) This was the wicked way in which they celebrated the death of the Two Witnesses.

4. What was the reason for such anger and hatred for the Two Witnesses?

a) The prophets had preached messages that must have rebuked their hearts.

b) They refused to accept that they were living sinful lives and must repent.

c) When they attacked the Two Witnesses, they were stunned by the power they had wielded.

i) Fire came from their mouths.

ii) Plagues were metred out as punishment.

d) The Multitudes felt that they had been tormented.

e) They were now taking revenge on them by refusing to give them a decent burial.

f) They were furious and felt great indignation.