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The Seven Churches (Part Ten): What Now?
Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the end-time context of Revelation, the seven lampstands, symbolizing the seven churches, are intricately connected to the work of the Two Witnesses, as described in Zechariah 4:1-4, 11-12 and Revelation 1:12-20. These Witnesses, typed by Zerubbabel and Joshua, are tasked with feeding all seven of these end-time churches, providing spiritual oil to sustain them. Their primary responsibilities include building the latter Temple and ensuring the churches are nourished, as seen in the imagery of Revelation 11:4, which interprets Zechariah 4:14. Initially, their focus is on measuring and strengthening the church of God, its ministry, and its people, before turning to witness to the world during the Tribulation.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Two): Ephesus
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Ephesus church effectively battled various heresies, for which Christ commends it. However, the members lost sight of the reason, having left their first love.
God's Two Witnesses
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughWho fulfills the roles of the Two Witnesses? Revelation 11 and Zechariah 4 shed light on the early work and fundamental character of these end-time prophets.
The Two Witnesses (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe first major concern of the Two Witnesses will be directed to the church rather than to the world at large, expunging worldliness out of the church.
A Truth About Revelation 2 and 3
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughMost of God's church believes that the seven letters of Revelation 2-3 reveal seven church eras. However, the Bible indicates an end-time fulfillment.