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Maranatha Bible Church

Chicago

Sermon Study Guide

The Two Witnesses | Revelation 11:3-14 | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Pastor Daniel Batarseh|Sunday, November 30, 2025

Scripture References

Revelation 11:3-14Malachi 4:5Hebrews 9:27Zechariah 4:1-14Matthew 24:19-20Revelation 13:1-3Philippians 1:22Luke 16:14-15Revelation 19:7Romans 11

Sermon Summary

Pastor Daniel Batarseh explores the identity and supernatural ministry of the two witnesses in Revelation 11. The sermon highlights their miraculous power, their death at the hands of the Antichrist, and their public resurrection as a final display of God's grace.

Key Takeaways

1God's servants are invincible in their mission until their testimony is completed according to His sovereign timing.
2True ministry impact is not determined by human might or length of time, but by the energizing work of the Holy Spirit.
3Spiritual discernment is required to evaluate the world; what man exalts as 'great' is often an abomination to God.
4The world's hatred for the truth will intensify in the last days, resulting in the celebration of the suffering of the righteous.

Discussion Questions

Use these questions for small group discussion or personal reflection.

1Why does the speaker argue that these witnesses must be literal human beings rather than symbols of the church or the Bible?
2How does the vision in Zechariah 4 change our understanding of where the witnesses' power comes from?
3Pastor Daniel mentions that 'Revelation does not come to readers, it comes to thinkers.' How can we be more diligent in our study of difficult scriptures?
4What does the phrase 'as often as they desire' (v. 6) suggest about the relationship between God's sovereignty and human responsibility?
5The world celebrates the death of the witnesses. In what ways do we see the modern world becoming more hostile toward biblical truth today?
6How does the resurrection of the witnesses serve as a final act of mercy toward the unbelieving world?

Application Points

Practical ways to apply this message to your life.

Seek the empowerment of the Holy Spirit for your daily witness rather than relying on your own strength.
Develop spiritual perception by asking God to help you see culture, politics, and entertainment through His eyes.
Commit to finishing the 'testimony' God has given you, trusting that your life is held in His hands until your work is done.
Pray for the nation of Israel, recognizing that God is still working to bring them to the acknowledgment of their Messiah.

Personal Reflection

Take time to quietly reflect on these prompts.

How is the Holy Spirit speaking to me through this message?

What areas of my life need to change in light of this teaching?

Who can I share this truth with this week?

What is one specific action I will take as a result of this sermon?

Prayer Points

Thank God for His Word and the truths revealed in this message.
Pray for understanding and wisdom to apply what you've learned.
Ask the Holy Spirit to help you live out these truths in your daily life.
Pray for others who heard this message, that they too would be transformed.

Notes

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