[SmartEnough]

Rev 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely. 18 For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; 19 and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. 20 He who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming quickly." Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!

I think it wise to accept those things that are clear and leave those things which are over our heads for God to explain later, if He pleases.
To study, interpret, speculate, in an attempt to make our perspective of our times 'fit' Revelation is a dangerous thing.

[fish hawk]

That makes sense too. I guess that's how you got your name. But Rev. does tell us to study and look into this prophecy also.

[mercy]

Agreed. However we were told to watch for the signs. If these are not the beginning of the 'birth pangs' then when those times do come they are surely going to be beyond immagination. When and if we see two supernatural beings witnessing in Jerusalem I think we will be able to stop arguing about the details.

[roachie]

I agree with not fitting Revelation to present state of affair. That's like making Nostradamus prophesies fit incidents that have happened.

[elephantlips]

I agree wholeheartedly! The only observation I would make differently is that speculation is more a waste of the time God has given us. After all He asked that we "occupy" until He comes, essentially: do your daily job like always.