Lesson 27

Review:

Ø Then in 8:20-22 Gabriel gives us some of the historical details; the specifics of the vision.

Ø 8:23-26 Does 2 things;

#1 Speaks of the historical figure Antiochus IV Epiphanies.

#2 Woven in the thread here (law of double ref) is a personification of a future World Ruler at the end of human history; the end of the times of the Gentiles.

Ø Conclusions from context looking toward the future ruler. GWD

1. He will appear in the latter times of the Israel's history. 8:23

2. Through alliance with other nations, he achieves world wide influence. 8:24

3. A peace program helps his rise to power. 8:25

4. He is extremely intelligent and persuasive. 8:23

5. He is characterized by Satanic control. 8:24

6. He is a great adversary against Israel and the prince of princes. 8:24-25

7. A direct judgment from God terminates his rule. 8:25

8:27 Closing observations - the impact of the vision on Daniel

** Some Principles that we should know!

1. God is in control of history! Includes the rise and fall of Nations! Dan 4:17, 35; Acts 17:22-28;

2. God desires His people to know future events! Broad outline.

- Why is one fourth of the Word dealing with prophecy?

3. God sovereignly allows sin and rebellion to run its course!

- He allows man to challenge His will, but not successfully!

4. History is only correctly understood as it is related to Israel.

Daniel Chapter Nine

God's Future Program for Israel

Intro:

Chapter 9 contains one of the most significant prophecies in all of the Old Testament Scriptures.

As we consider these final years of human history they can be characterized as a wrath, followed by the return of Christ, followed by the reign of Christ on the earth.

Outline of Dan 9:

1. Daniel's Discovery 9:1-2

2. Daniel's Prayer 9:3-19

3. Daniel's Answer to his prayer 9:20-23

4. The Prophecy of Seventy Weeks 9:24-27