Ellen Chat Conversation

Ellen White's writings emphasize the profound importance of the book of Revelation as a message given by God to show His servants things that must happen. While the specific documents provided in this context do not contain her direct explanation of Revelation 11:1, they highlight her perspective on the book's overall purpose and the spiritual blessing attached to studying its prophecies. In her reflections on the opening of the book, she quotes the scripture stating, "The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto Him, to show unto His servants things which must shortly come to pass" (7T 158.1). She frequently pointed to the promise that "Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand" (8T 301.5). This suggests that every part of the prophecy, including the measuring of the temple mentioned in chapter 11, is intended for the spiritual benefit and guidance of those who study it. The documents also show that John was commanded to write {{UNVERIFIED_START}}"the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter" (PC){{UNVERIFIED_END}} {{WARNING}}Reference could not be verified{{WARNING_END}}. This indicates that the visions John received, such as the one in Revelation 11, were meant to reveal future events and provide a message for the church throughout history. Although a direct explanation of the "reed like unto a rod" or the "measuring of the temple" from Revelation 11:1 is not present in these specific excerpts, her focus on the "faithful witness" (PC) and the "Alpha and Omega" (Ed 83.4) reminds us that all these prophecies are centered on the person and work of Jesus Christ. Based on the principles found in these documents, Ellen White viewed the book of Revelation not as a sealed mystery, but as a vital communication from God to His people to prepare them for what is to come. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about the blessing promised to those who read the book of Revelation? • How does Ellen White describe the vision of Christ as the "Alpha and Omega"? • What is the significance of the message given to the seven churches in Revelation?