April 22, 2018
Passage:  Revelation 11:8-19
Speaker:  Bill Knepper
Main Point:  Establishing God’s rule requires the removal of all that opposes it.

I. Some oppose the rule of God.   (8-10)
            A. The death of the two witnesses is celebrated.
            B. The crowd follows the lead of the beast.

II. Everyone chooses to either oppose God or serve Him.   (11-14)
            A. The two witnesses are raised.
            B. The people respond in awe.
                        1.  1^st Woe is the beast released from the abyss.
                        2.  2^nd Woe is the killing of the 2 witnesses.
                        3.  3^rd Woe is the blowing of the trumpet.

III. In the end, God’s rule will be established.   (15-19)
            A. Loud voices declare the rule of God.
            B. The 24 elders explain what is happening.
            C. Heaven reveals the eternal plan of God.