Nov 18, 2017 if the covenant spoken of in daniel 9. The bible tells us that this coming antichrist shall confirm a covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week, he shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering. Pauls epistles, especially romans 11, supports our inquiry and directs us to the correct manner of understanding and unsealing daniel s covenant. Mar 29, 2019 daniel s courage and faithfulness in a land of cruelty and captivity can easily tempt us to make him the primary hero of the text. Then an overwhelming army will be swept away before him. Daniel and revelation are a priceless treasure for the church today. Since the publication of hal lindseys the late great planet earth in the early 70s, dispensationalists have written volumes on such subjects as the secret rapture, the coming of the antichrist, the significance of the establishment of the state of israel, the covenant. Elsewhere in daniel, covenant always refers to the covenant between god and his people 9. The book of daniel is unsealing middle east and prophecy. The days of the church age are rapidly drawing to a close and the shadows of the endtimes are approaching. Prince of the covenant archives from daniel to revelation. The seven year tribulation period will begin when the covenant is confirmed for seven years by the antichrist.
The reason why the book is not included among the prophets is that daniel did not occupy the office of a prophet, although he did possess the prophetic gift a prophet must be an israelite, raised up by the lord in order to serve as a mediator between god and the people. Daniel, as a sealed book, mandates that we search and study the scriptures in other bible books. We can learn from daniel how to flourish in less than ideal circumstances even when a growing number of. The covenant of daniel 9 the midweek rapture messageboard. He trusted a powerful god who allowed him to see a remarkable future. The book of daniel part 10 covenant baptist church. Although scripture does teach that the jews make a covenant with the antichrist in isaiah 28, daniel 9. By divine direction, daniel told and interpreted nebuchadnezzars dream, which was a testimony of what god would do in history dan. The 70 weeks of daniel a teaching by val black covenant. Jul 07, 2009 however, from the information given in the book of daniel and the book of the revelation of jesus christ, it is clear that the antichrist will be a powerful political leader with great military clout capable of making a covenant to guarantee peace for israel which has been the prevailing opinion of students of bible prophecy. The division is reinforced by the chiastic arrangement of the aramaic chapters see below, and by a chronological progression in chapters 16 from babylonian to median rule, and from babylonian to persian rule in. Sep 22, 2020 the book of daniel offers a compelling vision in the midst of chaos.
Jun 22, 2016 bring your club to amazon book clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. The book of daniel introduction to the book of daniel in the bible. Pauls epistles, especially romans 11, supports our inquiry and directs us to the correct manner. As it does, faithful people persevere in their work for god. The prince of the covenant in daniel 11 is arguably the same as the the prince of the host in 8.
The book of daniel, chapter 2 the book of daniel april 9, 2021 april 9, 2021 alastair roberts peter leithart, jeff meyers, james bejon, and i continue our series on the prophets, discussing nebuchadnezzars dream in daniel 2. The main differences between the covenant of christ and the covenant of the ruler of the people in daniel 9, 27. In the septuagint, the vulgate, and many other ancient and modern translations of holy writ, it comprises both its proto and its deuterocanonical parts, which two sets of parts have an equal right to be considered as inspired, and to be included in a. Secretary general for one week, but in the middle of the week, the middle is the after the first 3 12. He shall confirm a covenant with many the rise and fall.
Whether this covenant is the actual formation of a oneworld government or whether it is brokered by that government, already in place is. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. The messianic time table according to daniel the prophet. It was ordained closed by god until the last days had arrived. Confirming a covenant with many for seven years end time. Throughout, it emphasizes the sovereignty of god and the fact that he is the one to whom kings answer, and that he is the one who makes kingdoms rise and fall. The clock of god, chapter 27, the book of daniel unsealed. They must accept him and will hold him up against every fine point of. He makes a league with israel, which is not the holy covenant daniel 11. Then he shall confirm meaning the covenant is already in place at the commencement of his appearing a covenant with many the covenant of peace made with many nations, probably brokered by a forerunner who sits in the seat as the u.
The unholy covenantthe antichrists peace treaty with. Consequently, only the nagidprince is connected with the covenant. Before him great armies will be swept away, including a covenant prince. In the first six chapters of the book, daniel and friends appeared healthier than the other chosen youths, though they subsisted on a meager diet, refusing to compromise their convictions dan. It is an expression similar to men of covenant, lords of covenant, and means those who were at peace with him, prince being used as a collective noun see daniel 11. The abraham accords and the covenant with many tipping. He shall confirm a covenant with many the rise and. But, the fact that the antichrist confirms an existing covenant at the beginning of the 70th week of daniel means that he has already established. The covenant that the antichrist makes with israel is called the 70th week of daniel. Having begun his prayer with the acknowledgment of god as the one who keeps the covenant vs. I gazed into the visions of the night, and i saw, coming on the clouds of heaven, one like a son of man. He lectures and preaches around the world and is the author of numerous books.
And on the wing of the temple will come the abomination that causes desolation, until the decreed destruction is poured out upon him. The personal, covenant name for israels god, yahweh, appears in only one chapter. It has been described as the book of revelation of the old testament. He must appear to the jews, that he is their long awaited messiah. The book of daniel is one that covers the rise and fall of several kings and kingdoms. The questions of exile are a fundamental part of the book of daniel, as noted by gleason archer the expositors bible commentary, 1985, vol. The vision of chapter 8, and other prophecies in the book, were to remain sealed till the end time. Indeed, it was essential for him god to prove by his miraculous acts that he had allowed his people to go into captivity in 587 b. Daniel s words have nothing to do with the mosaic covenant. Here comes the covenant with many spoken of by daniel the. Daniel asserts that the meaning of history is that gods kingdom is coming. Instead, they describe the second coming of jesus christ.
This is the same leader that confirms the covenant in daniel 9. You can read show notes over on the theopolis podcast website. The word confirm tells us that the covenant already existed. However, from the information given in the book of daniel and the book of the revelation of jesus christ, it is clear that the antichrist will be a powerful political leader with great military clout capable of making a covenant to guarantee peace for israel which has been the prevailing opinion of students of bible prophecy. Thrones were set in place and one of great age took his seat. He modeled a way to honor god, treat people well and make a significant difference in a hurting world. The old persian empire encompassed the areas of presentday iraq, iran, syria, kuwait, afghanistan and pakistan and also presentday turkey, palestine. The unholy covenant enlists the highest principalities and powers. The unholy covenantthe antichrists peace treaty with israel. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods current and future plans. The old testament is full of prophecies which point to the christ confirming the covenant that was made to. The righteous will be vindicated, evil will be destroyed, and the covenant blessings will prevail because jesus will reign. And yet, both confident in the god who keeps his covenant.
In keeping with that ordination it has remained tightly closed for almost 2500 years. The christian church may or may not be around to see it finalized. Jan 10, 2018 the book of daniel is the first and only old testament book to reference holy covenant, differentiating from the unholy covenant. So this leader gives people the impression that there will be peace and is involved in some type of deal. The book of daniel offers a compelling vision in the midst of chaos. Whether this covenant is the actual formation of a oneworld government or whether it is brokered by that government, already in place is a matter of speculation. It will be a helpful book to ground us in the truth that the lord is always in charge, no matter.
Here are rules, against the new covenant or the everlasting covenant, which are not coincidences but planned or the works of satan and his forces. Critics propose that this prince in daniel 11 is the high priest onias iii that was murdered during the reign. Chapters seven and eight of the biblical book of daniel chronicle what could be called the battle of the little big horn. The book of daniel is a realistic manual for the saints, still vitally relevant for the church in todays world. In daniel, we are shown how god works to bring forth his plans for israel and mankind in general. The holy covenant is the lords luke 1, which israel ascribes to by covenant theirs in order to worship, as exacted under the covenant of law. Here comes the covenant with many spoken of by daniel the prophet. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. According to this interpretation, the covenant refers to the agreement which the prince makes with the large number of persons who become apostates. The book of daniel contains some of the most remarkable prophetic passages found in the bible, and these following verses from daniel 9. It will be a helpful book to ground us in the truth that the lord is always in charge, no matter which human leaders may be in office. Its a seven year period set aside for israel to bring the 6000 years of human history to a close. In other words, this leader will destroy many who are under the impression that they are secure because of some type of.
Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. You can also see past episodes i have contributed to by clicking the theopolis podcast link in the bar above. The prophetic seal on the book of daniel is unsealing right before our very eyes. The covenants in the book of daniel sermon by larry wolfe. The portrayal of god in daniel is that he is the sovereign, eternal king the king of all kings. The 42 months of revelation, also described as 3 12 years, and 1260 days, is the duration of the great tribulation, the last half of daniel s 70th week. You can follow the theopolis podcast on soundcloud, itunes, and on most podcast apps. The jews will be saved of course, but the old covenant is gone and it will not come back, not even for a brief moment. Checkout the sermon discussionreflection questions here. Daniel chapter 9 reveals to the reader the first coming of jesus, the messiah and his death. Isaiah unseals the obscured identity of daniels 70th week covenant. Feb 18, 2019 this event will lead to further fulfillment of bible prophecy mentioned in the books of daniel and the book of revelation. The book of daniel is divided between the court tales of chapters 16 and the apocalyptic visions of 712, and between the hebrew of chapters 1 and 812 and the aramaic of chapters 27.
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