Was God truly silent between Malachi and John the Baptist? And if so, why were books written during that period excluded from Scripture? In Part 2 of this series, Scott Mitchell examines the growing claims surrounding the Apocrypha and Second Temple literature and asks an important question: did God intentionally preserve His Word exactly as He intended? This episode explores the missing Ark of the Covenant, the corruption surrounding the Second Temple, and why Jesus consistently pointed back to “the Law and the Prophets” as the recognized authority of Scripture. Scott also examines the significance of the torn veil at Christ’s crucifixion, the prophetic role of John the Baptist, and the connection between Moses, Elijah, and the two witnesses of Revelation 11. Throughout this study, Scripture itself becomes the standard for testing claims of hidden revelation, missing books, and modern prophetic movements. In This Episode: Why the Ark of the Covenant never returned to the Second Temple The deeper meaning behind Jesus cleansing the Temple What the torn veil revealed at Christ’s crucifixion Why Jesus referenced “the Law, the Prophets, and the Psalms” Whether the Apocrypha should be considered inspired Scripture The prophetic role of John the Baptist Moses and Elijah as possibly the two witnesses in Revelation 11 Why discernment matters in the last days The danger of questioning God’s ability to preserve His Word Key Scriptures:  Malachi 3:1 Malachi 4:1–6 Isaiah 40:3–5 Matthew 21:12–13 Matthew 27:50–53 Matthew 11:7–15 Luke 24:44–47 Luke 11:49–51 Hebrews 1:1–2 Amos 8:11–12 Revelation 11:3–6 Read the companion Blog:  400 Years of Silence: Did God Intentionally Limit Scripture? https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/post/400-years-of-silence-part-2-did-god-intentionally-limit-scripture Study Guide available for subscribers:  Subscribe today at https://biblemysteries.supercast.com connect with us: Unlock the Bible Now & Bible Mysteries Podcast Bible Mysteries is an educational ministry podcast exposing the ancient spiritual battle in the modern world. We seek to reveal the secrets in the Scriptures that current satanic world systems are trying to suppress. Join us each week as we discuss things in the Bible the world doesn’t want you to know. Visit our Website: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ Listen to our Podcast: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ Be a Premium Podcast Subscriber: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com Support the Ministry: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com/donations/new Shop Bible Mysteries Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/bible-mysteries-podcast/ Contact Us: [email protected] Follow Us: https://www.youtube.com/c/BibleMysteries Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/utbnow Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/biblemysteries/ Follow Us: https://twitter.com/biblemyspodcast Follow Us: https://truthsocial.com/@biblemysteries Follow Us: https://rumble.com/c/Biblemysteriespodcast Interactive church locator for those looking for a fellowship that teaches certain truths: https://rockharborchurch.net/grow-connect/church-locator/           Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.