Revelation
Lesson 25
Scenario of Events - An Overview
B.
The Major Events associated with the Tribulation
Period.
1. The making
of the covenant with
2. The rise of
a federation or coalition of states; Western power block; Revived Roman Empire,
the feet of iron and clay.
Note: Some
observations on the 2 prophecies of these kingdoms; Times of the Gentiles Lk 21:24
1. Vision of Dan 7:1-14 covers the beasts also see them
in Rev 13
a. appearance of
4 beasts vs:3
b. lion vs:4;
bear vs:5; leopard vs:6; 4th (vs:7) so terrible, so awesome not
likened to anything we could identify with.
c. In vs:9-12 there follows
the execution of judgment.
d. In
vs:13-14 climax of the vision - the
establishment of another kingdom; God's
2. Some comparisons ch-2; and
ch-7
a. subject matter = the
same, both dealing with succession of
kingdoms.
b. ch-2 =
precious metals; ch-7 = beasts (bizarre)
c. ch-2 = metals
are beautiful (jewelry) while ch-7 = beasts are ugly, horrible
3. Why the difference in the depiction of the
kingdoms
a. In ch-2 the kingdoms are pictured as
man sees them, glorious and beautiful.
b. In ch-7 the kingdoms are pictured as
God sees them, beastly
and ugly.
4. Another area
of common ground between the 2 chapters is that;
#1 both are terminated
by Divine intervention; its cataclysmic and sudden. Man rules no more!
#2 both, are followed by an eternal kingdom =
God's; therefore its divine.
5. Lets look at
Rev 13 and pick up the parallel there. vs:1-2
> In Dan 7 In Rev 13
Lion leopard
bear bear
leopard lion
> Daniel >>>>> Lion
Bear Leopard <<<<<<< John
> In Rev 13:1 beast has 10
horns; cp Dan 7:7
> Then we
have one horn that does several things!
#1 it speaks great
words Dan 7:8
#2
#3 There is a note
also about the time when this is allowed, 7:25b
for 3 1/2 years.
> Now Rev 13
to pick up the parallels.
#1 13:5a = arrogant words
#2 13:7 = against the saints
#3 13:5b = allowed to rule 42 months = 3 1/2
** What is a
converging condition that we observe today that is related to the rise of this
western power block?
Next
under point B. The Major Events associated with the Tribulation Period.
3. Rise of the
GWD
In Dan
1. He will speak out against the
"Most High."
- also He will
blaspheme God! Rev 13:5-6
- In verse
- Dan.
2. He will wage war on the saints of God.
- He will, for
a time, have success as he persecutes the tribulation saints.
- Question is
answered here in
- Question is
answered here in
- This period begins with his breaking of the
covenant made with
- By cruel and systematic pressure he
will "wear down" (alb) which
means to wear away or to wear out as friction wears our clothes or shoes.
3. This king will take some very bold
actions.
"and he will intend
to make alterations in times and in law." Dan 7:25
a. God is the one who determines the times, such as;
- day and night Gen 1:14
- days, seasons and years Gen 8:22
- the length of human lives Ps
31:15; 139:16
- when nations and kings would
exist and rule Dan 2:21
- and when the Gentiles would
dominate the world. Lk
21:24; Acts 1:7;
b. God is also the One who determined
moral law and natural law and instituted human government to bring law and
order to society.
Gen 2:24; 9:5-6; Job 38; Rom 13:1-7
c. "Times and law" then
are instruments by which God regulates the affairs of man on earth.
d. The angel doesn't detail which areas
of "times or law" that the Dictator would intend to
altar.
e. But we can conclude that he will be
determined to exercise authority over these 2 areas which are the exclusive
right of God; and
he will do this to support his claim to deity.
f. From the description we have seen so
far of this "king" it is obvious that he will be the ultimate man,
the greatest expression of what man centered mania which has been driving man
to reject God's rule since the fall in
So in summary this "horn";
this "king"; this great world dictator will;
1. Speak great blasphemies against the
Most High.
2. Persecute the tribulation believers,
martyring many.
3. Make changes
in the "times and in law."
an attempt to reinforce his claim to deity.