Revelation 11:1-6 Following his commissioning as a prophet of the Lord, John is given a measuring rod to measure the temple, altar and worshippers. Only the inner court was to be assessed, as the Gentiles had taken control of the outer court to “trample on the holy city for 42 months”. This 3.5 year period of time in the Last Days was repeated with the introduction of the two witnesses, who will “prophesy for 1260 days”. Yahweh-God continues to send warning for those who reject Him and opportunity for those who soften their hearts to the gospel of Christ before it is too late.