Standing on the Sure Word of God

Daniel 11 Part 1

2 Peter 1:19 (CSB) 

19 We also have the prophetic word strongly confirmed, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

Series – Light in Today’s Darkness

2 Peter 1:20-21 (CSB) 

 20 Above all, you know this: No prophecy of Scripture comes from the prophet’s own interpretation, 21 because no prophecy ever came by the will of man; instead, men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. 

Daniel 10:20–21 (ESV) 

20 Then he said, “Do you know why I have come to you? But now I will return to fight against the prince of Persia; and when I go out, behold, the prince of Greece will come. 21 But I will tell you what is inscribed in the book of truth: there is none who contends by my side against these except Michael, your prince. 

Daniel 11:1-2 (ESV) 

1 “And as for me, in the first year of Darius the Mede, I stood up to confirm and strengthen him. 2 “And now I will show you the truth. Behold, three more kings shall arise in Persia, and a fourth shall be far richer than all of them. And when he has become strong through his riches, he shall stir up all against the kingdom of Greece. 

Predicts 4 kings of Persia  - 4th is the famous Xerxes (known in the book of Esther as Ahasuerus). Fabled million man army attack the Greeks (movie 300 based upon it)

Daniel 11:3-4

3 Then a mighty king shall arise, who shall rule with great dominion and do as he wills. 4 And as soon as he has arisen, his kingdom shall be broken and divided toward the four winds of heaven, but not to his posterity, nor according to the authority with which he ruled, for his kingdom shall be plucked up and go to others besides these.

Alexander great – no children inherit – 4 generals

JOSEPHUS RECORDS: When Alexander approached Jerusalem, there was great animosity between him and the Jews. As the army approached they expected they were going to be able to destroy the city. The high priest prayed and was told to go out and meet Alexander outside the city. He went out in his high priestly garb – very distinct, with headpiece (Holy unto the Lord). 

When Alexander saw the priest, he recognized him from a dream he had seen, and immediately was curious and actually honored the high priest. The high priest showed him this passage in Daniel and realized it was talking about him. Alexander then gave safety to the city and the Jews and allowed them to follow the Torah. The high priest negotiated that they wouldn’t have to pay tribute in the 7th year (because of the Shemitah).

His kingdom divided 4 generals, 2 primary become the Seleucid to the North (Syria) and Ptolemy to the south (EGYPT)

SLIDE: MAP OF SELEUCID EMPIRE

Israel became the buffer zone – the stronger kingdom would control it. Daniel refers to as king of the North and King of the South.

Daniel 11:5-6

 5 “Then the king of the south shall be strong, but one of his princes shall be stronger than he and shall rule, and his authority shall be a great authority. 6 After some years they shall make an alliance, and the daughter of the king of the south shall come to the king of the north to make an agreement. But she shall not retain the strength of her arm, and he and his arm shall not endure, but she shall be given up, and her attendants, he who fathered her, and he who supported her in those times. 

Wars back and forth – to bring peace – King of South offers daughter Laodice to King of the North in marriage. – only problem- he’s already married to Berenice. To show that he was committed to the new wife (Laodice)  – the King of the North agrees to divorce his current wife to marry this younger gal. 

 PROBLEM – divorced wife (Berenice) doesn’t like the idea, eventually kills her rival (Laodice). The King takes back his divorced wife and then she goes and poisons him. 

So much for the peace treaty.

Daniel 11:7

7 “And from a branch from her roots one shall arise in his place. He shall come against the army and enter the fortress of the king of the north, and he shall deal with them and shall prevail. 

Brother of the daughter who was murdered, avenges his sister Laodice and comes and conquers King of the North carrying away much plunder – next verse

Daniel 11:8-9

8 He shall also carry off to Egypt their gods with their metal images and their precious vessels of silver and gold, and for some years he shall refrain from attacking the king of the north. 9 Then the latter shall come into the realm of the king of the south but shall return to his own land. 

The king of the north tries to invade the south again, but unsuccessful – EACH TIME THEY GO THROUGH ISRAEL

The Seleucid Kings – desire to revive the Old Greek Empire that Alexander had. 

Nationalism – Same with Putin trying to reunite the old Soviet Union or even ancient Russia

Heart of man is the same - 

Daniel 11:10-12

10 “His sons shall wage war and assemble a multitude of great forces, which shall keep coming and overflow and pass through, and again shall carry the war as far as his fortress. 11 Then the king of the south, moved with rage, shall come out and fight against the king of the north. And he shall raise a great multitude, but it shall be given into his hand. 12 And when the multitude is taken away, his heart shall be exalted, and he shall cast down tens of thousands, but he shall not prevail. 

New King of the South goes to attack again – “cast down tens of thousands” – basically slaughters many from the North. 

Pride gets him  and he doesn’t prevail. King of the North counters…

Daniel 11:13-14

13 For the king of the north shall again raise a multitude, greater than the first. And after some years he shall come on with a great army and abundant supplies. 14 “In those times many shall rise against the king of the south, and the violent among your own people shall lift themselves up in order to fulfill the vision, but they shall fail. 

King of North comes back stronger, and gets other nations to attack Egypt as well.

Even Jews join the attack hoping that it will calm their life but it doesn’t work. 

Daniel 11:15-16

15 Then the king of the north shall come and throw up siegeworks and take a well-fortified city. And the forces of the south shall not stand, or even his best troops, for there shall be no strength to stand. 16 But he who comes against him shall do as he wills, and none shall stand before him. And he shall stand in the glorious land, with destruction in his hand. 

King of North (Syria) wins against the south (Egypt). King of north establishes greater control over Israel (“the glorious land”)

Daniel 11:17

17 He shall set his face to come with the strength of his whole kingdom, and he shall bring terms of an agreement and perform them. He shall give him the daughter of women to destroy the kingdom, but it shall not stand or be to his advantage. 

King of the north tries to establish peace by giving his daughter – Cleopatra I – to marry the King of the Egypt (South). They get married but she sides with the Egyptians. 

Daniel 11:18-19

18 Afterward he shall turn his face to the coastlands and shall capture many of them, but a commander shall put an end to his insolence. Indeed, he shall turn his insolence back upon him. 19 Then he shall turn his face back toward the fortresses of his own land, but he shall stumble and fall, and shall not be found. 

This King of the North – will start to attack Greece but is turned back by a commander of Rome. Rome by this point is starting to grow in power and turns him away and he dies shortly after.

Daniel 11:20

20 “Then shall arise in his place one who shall send an exactor of tribute for the glory of the kingdom. But within a few days he shall be broken, neither in anger nor in battle. 

King’s son takes over and begins heavy taxes to pay for all of the wars, but he is quickly poisoned and dies. His brother, Antiochus IV Epiphanes assumes the throne. He becomes a type or picture of the Antichrist and more verses about him than all the others combined. He foreshadows the “Little horn” of Daniel chapter 7 and 8

Daniel 11:21-23

21 In his place shall arise a contemptible person to whom royal majesty has not been given. He shall come in without warning and obtain the kingdom by flatteries. 22 Armies shall be utterly swept away before him and broken, even the prince of the covenant. 23 And from the time that an alliance is made with him he shall act deceitfully, and he shall become strong with a small people. 

Antiochus IV took on the title Epiphanes – meaning illustrious one  or GOD MANIFEST

The throne actually belonged to his nephew, but he took it over (which is what was prophesied).

He obtained the kingdom by flattery – 

            BEWARE THE FLATTERER

Psalm 55:21 (ESV) 

21 His speech was smooth as butter, yet war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords. 

Leadership and self-deception – we often place around us people who tell us what we want to hear – because we agree with them.

Flattery puffs up (insincere)

Encouragement builds up (pure motives)– encourage – give strength to

Proverbs 27:6 (NKJV) 

6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. 

Friends speak the truth and that sometimes hurts.

Daniel 11:24

24 Without warning he shall come into the richest parts of the province, and he shall do what neither his fathers nor his fathers’ fathers have done, scattering among them plunder, spoil, and goods. He shall devise plans against strongholds, but only for a time. 

He redistributes wealth – taking from the rich and giving to his followers.

BEWARE WHEN POLITICIANS TALK ABOUT REDISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH

BIDEN BILLIONAIRE TAX - 

Daniel 11:25-27

25 And he shall stir up his power and his heart against the king of the south with a great army. And the king of the south shall wage war with an exceedingly great and mighty army, but he shall not stand, for plots shall be devised against him. 26 Even those who eat his food shall break him. His army shall be swept away, and many shall fall down slain. 27 And as for the two kings, their hearts shall be bent on doing evil. They shall speak lies at the same table, but to no avail, for the end is yet to be at the time appointed. 

Antiochus pushed his troops to the borders of Egypt and sat down at a table with the other king to bring peace – but both of them were lying to each other

Daniel 11:28

28 And he shall return to his land with great wealth, but his heart shall be set against the holy covenant. And he shall work his will and return to his own land. 

Antiochus comes back through Israel to go home but is upset that he didn’t take all of Egypt and takes it out on Israel (“set against the holy covenant”)

Daniel 11:29-30

29 “At the time appointed he shall return and come into the south, but it shall not be this time as it was before. 30 For ships of Kittim shall come against him, and he shall be afraid and withdraw, and shall turn back and be enraged and take action against the holy covenant. He shall turn back and pay attention to those who forsake the holy covenant.

Antiochus plans to attack Egypt again, but Roman ships from Kittim come and meet him on the beach. The commander has a letter forbidding him to attack Egypt. He asks for time to consider and the commander draws a circle around him in the sand and says not leave the circle until he has decided what he is going to do. Doesn’t want to go to war with Rome so he relents and goes home and takes his anger out on Israel – now really upset and specifically against the Jews and Torah. 

Daniel 11:31

 31 Forces from him shall appear and profane the temple and fortress, and shall take away the regular burnt offering. And they shall set up the abomination that makes desolate.    .

He sends an army of 22,000 soldiers into Jerusalem on a “peace-keeping mission” but they attacked on the Sabbath and killed 40,000 people and took thousands as slaves.  Eventually 100,000 killed

STOPPED THE BURNT OFFERINGS -daily sacrifice

Forbade Mosaic law, circumcision, Jewish festivals

Burned copies of the scriptures

Set up the abomination of desolation – Dec 16, 167 BC – set up an altar of Zeus on the Bronze altar outside the temple and had a pig offered on the altar.

He required the Jews to sacrifice a pig each month on the 25th of the month in celebration of his birthday.

Daniel 11:32

32 He shall seduce with flattery those who violate the covenant, but the people who know their God shall stand firm and take action. 

He encouraged Jews to worship Zeus and provided incentives to forsake God. 

He used FLATTERY – spoken here again. 

LOOK AT LAST PART OF VERSE:

Daniel 11:32b

but the people who know their God shall stand firm and take action.

Comparison between apostate Jews and Jews who “know their God.”

Apostate Jews didn’t know their God because if really knew God, wouldn’t forsake. 

Know He is omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent.

Daniel 11:32b

but the people who know their God shall stand firm and take action.

1.     STAND FIRM

2.     TAKE ACTION

Ephesians 4:14 (ESV) 

14 so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. 

Colossians 2:8 (NLT) 

8 Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ. 

DON’T STAND FIRM BECAUSE OF LIES – Twisting the truth

            Love is love – gay couple – “who am I to judge?” – “you do you”

            Be true to yourself

Ephesians 6:10–14 (ESV) 

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness…

Romans 8:31 (ESV) 

31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 

2. Take Action

Daniel 11:32b

but the people who know their God shall stand firm and take action.

Lots of INACTION today – passivity

            Too busy

            Too confused

            Too scared

Repentance – change of mind and direction – can’t change direction without taking action

WHAT ACTION IS GOD CALLING YOU TO TODAY?

He has asked you to do something and you have been waiting.

Daniel 11:32b

but the people who know their God shall stand firm and take action.

Daniel 11:33-35

33 And the wise among the people shall make many understand, though for some days they shall stumble by sword and flame, by captivity and plunder. 34 When they stumble, they shall receive a little help. And many shall join themselves to them with flattery, 35 and some of the wise shall stumble, so that they may be refined, purified, and made white, until the time of the end, for it still awaits the appointed time. 

Persecution and martyrdom

Mattathias – priest with 5 sons, one Judas Maccabeus – The Hammerer

Persecution is “so that they may be refined and purified, and made white”

2 Timothy 3:10–12 (ESV) 

10 You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, 11 my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. 12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 

Joshua 24:14–15 (ESV) 

14 “Now therefore fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put away the gods that your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. 15 And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

Daniel 11:32b

but the people who know their God shall stand firm and take action.

Application

Where do you need to take a stand? (home, family, work/business, neighbors)

What is your action step?

Do people at work know that you are a Christian or do you blend in with everyone else? Is that what the Lord wants?

In your home, does it look like the rest of the world, or is it different? What actions would the Lord have you take?

In your marriage, are you standing firm and taking action, or drifting following the world?

Vision Sunday 2022

REVEAL FELLOWSHIP MISSION:

Our mission is to bring glory to God by raising up an army of light to displace darkness and rescue saints who are spiritually stuck by calling them back to a first love flame with the Savior.

R-KiDS MISSION:

To see children of light empowered and equipped to share their faith, prophesy, and reach their generation with the love of Christ. To see young people that walk with the integrity of Daniel, the courage of David and the power of God!

MISSION 4-14

Reaching the next generation when they are most open to the gospel: Between the ages of 4-14

⅔ of believers came to Christ between ages 4-14

R-KiDS WORSHIP CENTER WILL PROVIDE

A place for Sunday School Worship (grades K-5)
R-KiDS Small Groups!!!

Music Camp Expansion (more kids get to attend!!!)

AWANA Program

After school tutoring

Additional Counseling Offices

REVEAL SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Private lessons and group lessons to train up artists

for God’s glory

CHILDREN AND YOUTH EVENTS

Summer camp June 20-25

LIFE Conference (High School) July 5-9

MISSION 4-14 R-KiDS BUILDING

$850,000 raised so far

$750,000 needed to complete

Building permit applied for

Need site plan amendment

Construction loan in process

REVEAL LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors (financial oversight)

Elders (spiritual oversight)

Leadership (groups and ministries)

Staff and Interns

Matthew‬ ‭16:15-18‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.”

Our mission is to bring glory to God by raising up an army of light to displace darkness and rescue saints who are spiritually stuck by calling them back to a first love flame with the Savior.

‭‭“Raise up an army of light that displaces the darkness”

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭3:1-10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“…I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles— if indeed you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which was given to me for you, how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already, by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets: that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel, of which I became a minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effective working of His power. To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ; to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places,”

Ephesians‬ ‭2:4-7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.”

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Matthew 16:18

“….on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.”

Acts‬ ‭1:4-8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

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Acts‬ ‭2:2-4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”

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Acts‬ ‭10:44-48‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also. For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God. Then Peter answered, “Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days.”

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Luke‬ ‭11:9-13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. If a son asks for bread from any father among you, will he give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent instead of a fish? Or if he asks for an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”

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THE P.G.A. OF GOD FOR THE CHURCH

PURPOSE: Make known the love of God

GOAL: Displace darkness

ACTION: Wait & Be Filled with The Holy Spirit

LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS: “The Invisible War”

I Peter 5:8-9 NKJV

“… your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.”

Ephesians 2:2 NKJV

“…the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience,”

Ephesians 2:2 NLT

“…the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God.”

Revelation 8:8-9 NKJV

“Then the second angel sounded: And something like a great mountain burning with fire was thrown into the sea, and a third of the sea became blood. And a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed.”

 Ephesians 6:10-18 NLT

“Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

II Kings 6:8 NKJV

 “Now the king of Syria was making war against Israel…”

II Kings 6:15-18 NKJV

And when the servant of the man of God arose early and went out, there was an army, surrounding the city with horses and chariots. And his servant said to him, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?” So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed, and said, “Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. So when the Syrians came down to him, Elisha prayed to the Lord, and said, “Strike this people, I pray, with blindness.” And He struck them with blindness according to the word of Elisha.

Daniel 10:10-21 NKJV

“Suddenly, a hand touched me, which made me tremble on my knees and on the palms of my hands. And he said to me, “O Daniel, man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you.” While he was speaking this word to me, I stood trembling. Then he said to me, “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left alone there with the kings of Persia. Now I have come to make you understand what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision refers to many days yet to come.” When he had spoken such words to me, I turned my face toward the ground and became speechless. And suddenly, one having the likeness of the sons of men touched my lips; then I opened my mouth and spoke, saying to him who stood before me, “My Lord, because of the vision my sorrows have overwhelmed me, and I have retained no strength. For how can this servant of my Lord talk with you, my Lord? As for me, no strength remains in me now, nor is any breath left in me.” Then again, the one having the likeness of a man touched me and strengthened me. And he said, “O man greatly beloved, fear not! Peace be to you; be strong, yes, be strong!” So when he spoke to me I was strengthened, and said, “Let my Lord speak, for you have strengthened me.” Then he said, “Do you know why I have come to you? And now I must return to fight with the prince of Persia; and when I have gone forth, indeed the prince of Greece will come. But I will tell you what is noted in the Scripture of Truth. No one upholds me against these, except Michael your prince.”

James 4:7 NKJV

“…submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”

Zechariah 3:1-5 NKJV

Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him. And the Lord said to Satan, “The Lord rebuke you, Satan! The Lord who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! Is this not a brand plucked from the fire?” Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and was standing before the Angel. Then He answered and spoke to those who stood before Him, saying, “Take away the filthy garments from him.” And to him He said, “See, I have removed your iniquity from you, and I will clothe you with rich robes.” And I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clean turban on his head, and they put the clothes on him. And the Angel of the Lord stood by.

James 5:16 NKJV

“Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”

Zechariah 3:6-7 NKJV

Then the Angel of the Lord admonished Joshua, saying, “Thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘If you will walk in My ways, And if you will keep My command, Then you shall also judge My house, And likewise have charge of My courts; I will give you places to walk Among these who stand here.”

Ephesians 3:10 NIV

“His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms,”

Daniel 10:6 NKJV

“His body was like beryl…”

I Corinthians 11:28-32 NKJV

“…let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body. For this reason many are weak and sick among you, and many sleep. For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged. But when we are judged, we are chastened by the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world.”

I Corinthians 5:11-13 NKJV

“…I have written to you not to keep company with anyone named a brother, who is sexually immoral, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner—not even to eat with such a person. For what have I to do with judging those also who are outside? Do you not judge those who are inside? But those who are outside God judges. Therefore “put away from yourselves the evil person.”

Revelation 12:7-11 NKJV

“And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, but they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them in heaven any longer. So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.”

How to have your prayer answered

Psalm 55:16-17

As for me, I will call upon God, And the LORD shall save me. Evening and morning and at noon I will pray, and cry aloud, And He shall hear my voice.”

Psalm 18:6 NLT

“… In my distress I cried out to the Lord; yes, I prayed to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry to him reached His ears.”

Psalm 22:1-2 NLT

“My God, my God, why have You abandoned me? Why are you so far away when I groan for help? Every day I call to You, my God, but You do not answer. Every night I lift my voice, but I find no relief.”

John 14:13-14 NKJV

“…whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.”

DANIEL:

1. TRUSTED THE PROMISE OF GOD 

2. LIVED THE POSITION OF FAITH

Daniel 10:1-9 NKJV

“In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a message was revealed to Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar. The message was true, but the appointed time was long; and he understood the message, and had understanding of the vision. In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks. I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled. Now on the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, that is, the Tigris, I lifted my eyes and looked, and behold, a certain man clothed in linen, whose waist was girded with gold of Uphaz! His body was like beryl, his face like the appearance of lightning, his eyes like torches of fire, his arms and feet like burnished bronze in color, and the sound of his words like the voice of a multitude. And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, for the men who were with me did not see the vision; but a great terror fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves. Therefore I was left alone when I saw this great vision, and no strength remained in me; for my vigor was turned to frailty in me, and I retained no strength. Yet I heard the sound of his words; and while I heard the sound of his words I was in a deep sleep on my face, with my face to the ground.”

Revelation 1:17 NKJV

And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. But He laid His right hand on me, saying to me, “Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last.”

🔥POWER FLOWS THROUGH PURITY

1. TRUST THE PROMISES OF GOD

Jeremiah 29:10 NKJV

“For thus says the Lord: After seventy years are completed at Babylon, I will visit you and perform My good word toward you, and cause you to return to this place.”

Romans 8:26-27 

“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.”

PROMISES TO PRAY

1. THE PEACE OF GOD

2. THE JOY OF GOD

3. THE COMFORT OF GOD

4. THE WISDOM OF GOD

5. THE SPIRIT OF GOD 

John 14:27, John 16:22, John 15:11, John 16:24, Psalms 16:11, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Matthew 5:4, James 1:5, 2 Cor 1:21-22

Luke 11:9-13

John 14:27 NKJV

“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

John 16:22 NKJV

“…your joy no one will take from you.”

John 15:11 NKJV

“These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.”

John 16:24 NKJV

“Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.”

Psalm 16:11 NKJV

“You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

2 Corinthians 1:3-4a NKJV

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation…”

Matthew 5:4 NKJV

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

James 1:5 NKJV

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.”

2 Corinthians 1:21-22 NKJV

“Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.”

Luke 11:9-13 NKJV

“So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. If a son asks for bread from any father among you, will he give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent instead of a fish? Or if he asks for an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”

2 Corinthians 1:20 NKJV

“For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.”

James 1:6-8 NKJV

“…let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.”

Hebrews 11:6 NKJV

“But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”

2. LIVING THE POSITION OF FAITH 

Daniel 10:2-3 NKJV

“In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks. I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.”

Daniel 9:3-4 NKJV

“I set my face toward the Lord God to make request by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. And I prayed to the Lord my God, and made confession, and said, “O Lord, great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant and mercy with those who love Him, and with those who keep His commandments,”

Hebrews 12:14-16 NKJV

“Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled; lest there be any fornicator or profane person like Esau, who for one morsel of food sold his birthright.”

Psalms 86:1-2 NLT

“Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need your help. Protect me, for I am devoted to you. Save me, for I serve you and trust you. You are my God.”

I Peter 3:7 NKJV

“Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.”

I John 3:21-22 NKJV

“Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God. And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.”

James 4:2b-6 NKJV

“…you do not have because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures. Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, “The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously”? But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.”

James 5:16 NKJV

“Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”

Matthew 9:13 NKJV

(Jesus said) “… go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice…’”

Daniel 10:12 NKJV

Then he said to me, “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words.”

LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS: “Last Days Living” Daniel 9 part 3

Matthew 24:36-44

“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left. Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left. Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming. But know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into. Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect”. 

I Thessalonians 5:1-6 NKJV

“But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober.”

II Thessalonians 2:1-5 NKJV

“Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ had come. Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God. Do you not remember that when I was still with you I told you these things?”

Matthew 24:15, 21 NKJV

 “Therefore when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place” whoever reads, let him understand... then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be.”

Revelation 13:3-6 NKJV

“And I saw one of his heads as if it had been mortally wounded, and his deadly wound was healed. And all the world marveled and followed the beast. So they worshiped the dragon who gave authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?” And he was given a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies, and he was given authority to continue for forty-two months. Then he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, His tabernacle, and those who dwell in heaven.”

I Thessalonians 5:9-11 NKJV

“For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him. Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.

Revelation 3:10-11 NKJV

“Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.”

Psalms 83:3-5 NKJV

“They have taken crafty counsel against Your people, And consulted together against Your sheltered ones. They have said, “Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation, That the name of Israel may be remembered no more.” For they have consulted together with one consent; They form a confederacy against You:”

            1.         EDOM – Jordan (southern part)

            2.         ISHMAELITES    – Father of Arabs generally

            3.         MOAB – Jordan (central part)

            4.         HAGRITES – Egypt

            5.         GEBAL – Lebanon

            6.         AMMON – Jordan (northern part)

            7.         AMALEK – Sinai area (Egypt)

            8.         PHILISTIA – Gaza area

            9.         TYRE – Lebanon

            10.       ASSYRIA – Parts of Syria and Iraq

Ezekiel 38:1-6, 9, 14-16, 22-23 NKJV

“Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal, and prophesy against him, and say, ‘Thus says the Lord God: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal. I will turn you around, put hooks into your jaws, and lead you out, with all your army, horses, and horsemen, all splendidly clothed, a great company with bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords. Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya are with them, all of them with shield and helmet; Gomer and all its troops; the house of Togarmah from the far north and all its troops—many people are with you. You will ascend, coming like a storm, covering the land like a cloud, you and all your troops and many peoples with you.” “Therefore, son of man, prophesy and say to Gog, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “On that day when My people Israel dwell safely, will you not know it? Then you will come from your place out of the far north, you and many peoples with you, all of them riding on horses, a great company and a mighty army. You will come up against My people Israel like a cloud, to cover the land. It will be in the latter days that I will bring you against My land, so that the nations may know Me, when I am hallowed in you, O Gog, before their eyes.” And I will bring him to judgment with pestilence and bloodshed; I will rain down on him, on his troops, and on the many peoples who are with him, flooding rain, great hailstones, fire, and brimstone. Thus I will magnify Myself and sanctify Myself, and I will be known in the eyes of many nations. Then they shall know that I am the Lord.”

Matthew 24:15, 21 NKJV

 “Therefore when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place” whoever reads, let him understand... then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be.”

Revelation 13:3-6 NKJV

“And I saw one of his heads as if it had been mortally wounded, and his deadly wound was healed. And all the world marveled and followed the beast. So they worshiped the dragon who gave authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?” And he was given a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies, and he was given authority to continue for forty-two months. Then he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, His tabernacle, and those who dwell in heaven.”

I Thessalonians 3:4, 8 NKJV

“…we told you before when we were with you that we would suffer tribulation… For now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord.”

1 Peter 5:8-11

“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To Him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.”

Revelation 12:11-12 NIV

“They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death. Therefore rejoice, you heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is short.”

Daniel 9 Part 2: The Power of Forgiveness

“Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive.” –C.S. Lewis

An unforgiving Christian is like a butterfly flapping its wings in the dirt acting like it is still a caterpillar, powerless to rise above.

Matthew‬ ‭18:15-20‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“…if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’ And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector. “Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. “Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”

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Matthew‬ ‭18:21 NKJV‬‬

THEN Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?”

Luke‬ ‭17:4-5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns to you, saying, ‘I repent,’ you shall forgive him.” And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.”

Matthew‬ ‭18:22‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.”

Matthew‬ ‭6:11-12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.”

Matthew‬ ‭18:23-35‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. And when he had begun to settle accounts, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. But as he was not able to pay, his master commanded that he be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and that payment be made. The servant therefore fell down before him, saying, ‘Master, have patience with me, and I will pay you all.’ Then the master of that servant was moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt. “But that servant went out and found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and he laid hands on him and took him by the throat, saying, ‘Pay me what you owe!’ So his fellow servant fell down at his feet and begged him, saying, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you all.’ And he would not, but went and threw him into prison till he should pay the debt. So when his fellow servants saw what had been done, they were very grieved, and came and told their master all that had been done. Then his master, after he had called him, said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you begged me. Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant, just as I had pity on you?’ And his master was angry, and delivered him to the torturers until he should pay all that was due to him. “So My heavenly Father also will do to you if each of you, from his heart, does not forgive his brother his trespasses.”

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Ephesians‬ ‭4:30-32‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.”

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Daniel‬ ‭9:20-23‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“Now while I was speaking, praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the Lord my God for the holy mountain of my God, yes, while I was speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, reached me about the time of the evening offering. And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, “O Daniel, I have now come forth to give you skill to understand. At the beginning of your supplications the command went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are greatly beloved; therefore consider the matter, and understand the vision:”

Leviticus‬ ‭26:34-35‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“Then the land shall enjoy its sabbaths as long as it lies desolate and you are in your enemies’ land; then the land shall rest and enjoy its sabbaths. As long as it lies desolate it shall rest— for the time it did not rest on your sabbaths when you dwelt in it.”

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Jeremiah‬ ‭29:10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“For thus says the Lord: After seventy years are completed at Babylon, I will visit you and perform My good word toward you, and cause you to return to this place.”

Matthew‬ ‭12:8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”

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Colossians‬ ‭2:16-17‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or sabbaths, which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is of Christ.”

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Jeremiah‬ ‭29:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

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Daniel‬ ‭9:24-27‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

24“Seventy weeks are determined For your people and for your holy city, To finish the transgression, To make an end of sins, To make reconciliation for iniquity, To bring in everlasting righteousness, To seal up vision and prophecy, And to anoint the Most Holy.”

WHY 70 WEEKS?

1. Rightly dividing 70 weeks

2. When did the 70 weeks begin?

3. Where are we now in the 70 weeks period?

4. What next?

WEEKS: SHABBUIM (HEPTADS)

Genesis‬ ‭29:27‬

“Finish this daughter’s bridal week; then we will give you the younger one also, in return for another seven years of work.”

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Daniel 9:25

25 “Know therefore and understand, That from the going forth of the command To restore and build Jerusalem Until Messiah the Prince, There shall be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks; The street shall be built again, and the wall, Even in troublesome times.

Daniel 9:26

26“And after the sixty-two weeks Messiah shall be cut off, but not for Himself; And the people of the prince who is to come Shall destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end of it shall be with a flood, And till the end of the war desolations are determined.

Daniel 9:27

27Then he 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. And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate, Even until the consummation, which is determined, Is poured out on the desolate.”

1. FINISH TRANSGRESSION

2. MAKE AN END TO SINS

3. RECONCILIATION FOR INIQUITY

4. BRING EVERLASTING RIGHTEOUSNESS

5. SEAL UP PROPHECY

6. ANOINT THE MOST HOLY

Luke‬ ‭19:41-44‬ ‭NKJV‬

“Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. For days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment around you, surround you and close you in on every side, and level you, and your children within you, to the ground; and they will not leave in you one stone upon another, because you did not know the time of your visitation.”

Mark‬ ‭13:28-31‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see these things happening, know that it is near—at the doors! Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.”

Psalms‬ ‭90:10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“The days of our lives are seventy years; And if by reason of strength they are eighty years...”

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Revelation‬ ‭5:1-14‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“Then I saw a scroll in the right hand of the one who was sitting on the throne. There was writing on the inside and the outside of the scroll, and it was sealed with seven seals. And I saw a strong angel, who shouted with a loud voice: “Who is worthy to break the seals on this scroll and open it?” But no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll and read it. Then I began to weep bitterly because no one was found worthy to open the scroll and read it. But one of the twenty-four elders said to me, “Stop weeping! Look, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the heir to David’s throne, has won the victory. He is worthy to open the scroll and its seven seals.” Then I saw a Lamb that looked as if it had been slaughtered, but it was now standing between the throne and the four living beings and among the twenty-four elders. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the sevenfold Spirit of God that is sent out into every part of the earth. He stepped forward and took the scroll from the right hand of the one sitting on the throne. And when he took the scroll, the four living beings and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they held gold bowls filled with incense, which are the prayers of God’s people. And they sang a new song with these words: “You are worthy to take the scroll and break its seals and open it. For you were slaughtered, and your blood has ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation. And you have caused them to become a Kingdom of priests for our God. And they will reign on the earth.” Then I looked again, and I heard the voices of thousands and millions of angels around the throne and of the living beings and the elders. And they sang in a mighty chorus: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slaughtered— to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing.” And then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea. They sang: “Blessing and honor and glory and power belong to the one sitting on the throne and to the Lamb forever and ever.” And the four living beings said, “Amen!” And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped the Lamb.”

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Ephesians‬ ‭2:1-9‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others. But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”

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The End is coming

Daniel 9:1-2 NKJV 

“In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the lineage of the Medes, who was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans— in the first year of his reign I, Daniel, understood by the books the number of the years specified by the word of the Lord through Jeremiah the prophet, that He would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem.”

THE WORD OF GOD

THE CHARACTER OF GOD

Isaiah 46:9-10 NKJV

“For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done..”

Matthew 24:1-3  NKJV

“Then Jesus went out and departed from the temple, and His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple. And Jesus said to them, “Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be thrown down.” Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” 

Matthew 24:4-13 NKJV

“And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name’s sake. And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. But he who endures to the end shall be saved.”

1 Corinthians 13:9 

“For we know in part and we prophesy in part,”

Jeremiah 25:11-13 NKJV

“And this whole land shall be a desolation and an astonishment, and these nations shall serve the king of Babylon seventy years. ‘Then it will come to pass, when seventy years are completed, that I will punish the king of Babylon and that nation, the land of the Chaldeans, for their iniquity,’ says the Lord; ‘and I will make it a perpetual desolation. So I will bring on that land all My words which I have pronounced against it, all that is written in this book, which Jeremiah has prophesied concerning all the nations.”

Jeremiah 29:10-14 NKJV

“For thus says the Lord: After seventy years are completed at Babylon, I will visit you and perform My good word toward you, and cause you to return to this place. For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. I will be found by you, says the Lord, and I will bring you back from your captivity; I will gather you from all the nations and from all the places where I have driven you, says the Lord, and I will bring you to the place from which I cause you to be carried away captive.”

Mark 13:14 NKJV

“So when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not” (let the reader understand)

Mark 13:28-31 NKJV

“Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see these things happening, know that it is near—at the doors! Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.”

 2 Peter 3:10-14 NLT

“But the day of the Lord will come as unexpectedly as a thief. Then the heavens will pass away with a terrible noise, and the very elements themselves will disappear in fire, and the earth and everything on it will be found to deserve judgment. Since everything around us is going to be destroyed like this, what holy and godly lives you should live, looking forward to the day of God and hurrying it along. On that day, he will set the heavens on fire, and the elements will melt away in the flames. But we are looking forward to the new heavens and new earth he has promised, a world filled with God’s righteousness. And so, dear friends, while you are waiting for these things to happen, make every effort to be found living peaceful lives that are pure and blameless in his sight.”

Daniel 9:3-4 NKJV

“Then I set my face toward the Lord God to make request by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. And I prayed to the Lord my God, and made confession, and said, “O Lord, great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant and mercy with those who love Him, and with those who keep His commandments,”

Daniel 9:5-15 NKJV

“we have sinned and committed iniquity, we have done wickedly and rebelled, even by departing from Your precepts and Your judgments. Neither have we heeded Your servants the prophets, who spoke in Your name to our kings and our princes, to our fathers and all the people of the land. O Lord, righteousness belongs to You, but to us shame of face, as it is this day—to the men of Judah, to the inhabitants of Jerusalem and all Israel, those near and those far off in all the countries to which You have driven them, because of the unfaithfulness which they have committed against You. “O Lord, to us belongs shame of face, to our kings, our princes, and our fathers, because we have sinned against You. To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, though we have rebelled against Him. We have not obeyed the voice of the Lord our God, to walk in His laws, which He set before us by His servants the prophets. Yes, all Israel has transgressed Your law, and has departed so as not to obey Your voice; therefore the curse and the oath written in the Law of Moses the servant of God have been poured out on us, because we have sinned against Him. And He has confirmed His words, which He spoke against us and against our judges who judged us, by bringing upon us a great disaster; for under the whole heaven such has never been done as what has been done to Jerusalem. “As it is written in the Law of Moses, all this disaster has come upon us; yet we have not made our prayer before the Lord our God, that we might turn from our iniquities and understand Your truth. Therefore the Lord has kept the disaster in mind, and brought it upon us; for the Lord our God is righteous in all the works which He does, though we have not obeyed His voice. And now, O Lord our God, who brought Your people out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and made Yourself a name, as it is this day—we have sinned, we have done wickedly!”

Daniel 9:16-19 NKJV

“O Lord, according to all Your righteousness, I pray, let Your anger and Your fury be turned away from Your city Jerusalem, Your holy mountain; because for our sins, and for the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and Your people are a reproach to all those around us. Now therefore, our God, hear the prayer of Your servant, and his supplications, and for the Lord’s sake cause Your face to shine on Your sanctuary, which is desolate. O my God, incline Your ear and hear; open Your eyes and see our desolations, and the city which is called by Your name; for we do not present our supplications before You because of our righteous deeds, but because of Your great mercies. O Lord, hear! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, listen and act! Do not delay for Your own sake, my God, for Your city and Your people are called by Your name.”

Matthew 24:13 ESV

“But the one who endures to the end will be saved.”

Revelation 21:1-7 ESV

“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away." And he who was seated on the throne said, "Behold, I am making all things new." Also he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true." And he said to me, "It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son.”

Unmasking the Antichrist - Daniel 8

ANTICHRIST: WHO IS HE? IS HE ALIVE TODAY OR WILL HE BE RESURRECTED???

Matthew 24:1–3 (NKJV)

1 Then Jesus went out and departed from the temple, and His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said to them, “Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be thrown down.” 3 Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?”

Matthew 24:4–8 (NKJV)

4 And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you. 5 For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. 6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. 8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.

Matthew 24:15-16

15 “Therefore when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place” (whoever reads, let him understand), 16 “then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

Daniel 7 spoke prophetically of 4 beastly kingdoms (Babylon – lion, Medo-Persian – Bear, Greek – leopard, 4th – terrible beast, iron teeth, 10 horns and little horn – Islamic caliphate and the antichrist)

Daniel 8 – chapters 2-7 written in Aramaic (common language of the nations), 8-12 in Hebrew (speaking to the Jewish nation)

Daniel 8:1-2 (NKJV)

1 In the third year of the reign of King Belshazzar a vision appeared to me—to me, Daniel—after the one that appeared to me the first time. 2 I saw in the vision, and it so happened while I was looking, that I was in Shushan, the citadel, which is in the province of Elam; and I saw in the vision that I was by the River Ulai.

Shushan (Susa) - small little town during Babylonian kingdom (200 miles east of Babylon), but will become capital of Persian empire (Iran)

Daniel 8:3-4

3 Then I lifted my eyes and saw, and there, standing beside the river, was a ram which had two horns, and the two horns were high; but one was higher than the other, and the higher one came up last. 4 I saw the ram pushing westward, northward, and southward, so that no animal could withstand him; nor was there any that could deliver from his hand, but he did according to his will and became great.

Daniel 8:5-7

5 And as I was considering, suddenly a male goat came from the west, across the surface of the whole earth, without touching the ground; and the goat had a notable horn between his eyes. 6 Then he came to the ram that had two horns, which I had seen standing beside the river, and ran at him with furious power. 7 And I saw him confronting the ram; he was moved with rage against him, attacked the ram, and broke his two horns. There was no power in the ram to withstand him, but he cast him down to the ground and trampled him; and there was no one that could deliver the ram from his hand.

Daniel 8:8

8 Therefore the male goat grew very great; but when he became strong, the large horn was broken, and in place of it four notable ones came up toward the four winds of heaven.

Greek empire – divided among 4 generals

North Seleucid (Syrian) vs. South Ptolemy (Egypt)

Daniel 8:9-12

9 And out of one of them came a little horn which grew exceedingly great toward the south, toward the east, and toward the Glorious Land. 10 And it grew up to the host of heaven; and it cast down some of the host and some of the stars to the ground, and trampled them. 11 He even exalted himself as high as the Prince of the host; and by him the daily sacrifices were taken away, and the place of His sanctuary was cast down. 12 Because of transgression, an army was given over to the horn to oppose the daily sacrifices; and he cast truth down to the ground. He did all this and prospered.

1 Maccabees 1:41–53

And the king wrote unto his whole kingdom, 42 that all should be one people, and that every one should give up his [religious] usages. And all the nations acquiesced in accordance with the command of the king. 43 And many in Israel took delight in his (form of) worship, and they began sacrificing to idols, and profaned the sabbath. 44 Furthermore, the king sent letters by the hand of messengers to Jerusalem and to the cities of Judah (to the effect that) they should practise customs foreign to (the traditions of) the land, 45 and that they should cease the (sacrificing of) whole burnt offerings, and sacrifices, and drink offerings in the sanctuary, and that they should profane the sabbaths and feasts, 46 and pollute the sanctuary and those who had been sanctified; 47 that they should (moreover) build high places, and sacred groves, and shrines for idols, and that they should sacrifice swine and (other) unclean animals; 48 and that they should leave their sons uncircumcized, and make themselves abominable by means of (practising) everything that was unclean and profane, 49 so that they might forget the Law, and change all the (traditional) ordinances. 50 And whosoever should not act according to the word of the king, should die. 51 In this manner did he write unto the whole of his kingdom; and he appointed overseers over all the people; and he commanded the cities of Judah to sacrifice, every one of them. 52 And many of the people joined themselves unto them, all those [namely] who had forsaken the Law; 53 these did evil in the land, and caused Israel to hide in all manner of hiding-places.

Antiochus IV Epiphanes (Antiochus, God Manifest) – Antiochus Epimanes – Antiochus the mad man

Killed 80,000 Jews and sold 40,000 into slavery

Outlawed Torah, burned every copy he could find

Forbade circumcision

Mothers committed to Judaism did it anyway, when found out, Antiochus killed the babies, hung them around the mothers’ necks and marched them through town. Another

Replaced Jewish holidays with Greek Holidays (Bachanalia – celebration of wine and pleasure)

Forbade Sabbath

REMEMBER LAST TIME – CHAPTER 7 CHANGING TIMES AND SEASON

Daniel 8:10-11a

10 And it grew up to the host of heaven; and it cast down some of the host and some of the stars to the ground, and trampled them. 11 He even exalted himself as high as the Prince of the host;

PICTURE: COIN - Theos Antiochus Theos Epiphanes = Antiochus the Great, God Manifest”

Daniel 8:11b-12

and by him the daily sacrifices were taken away, and the place of His sanctuary was cast down. 12 Because of transgression, an army was given over to the horn to oppose the daily sacrifices; and he cast truth down to the ground. He did all this and prospered.

Daily sacrifice taken away –

ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION

Daniel 11:30–31 (NKJV)

30 For ships from Cyprus shall come against him; therefore he shall be grieved, and return in rage against the holy covenant, and do damage. “So he shall return and show regard for those who forsake the holy covenant. 31 And forces shall be mustered by him, and they shall defile the sanctuary fortress; then they shall take away the daily sacrifices, and place there the abomination of desolation.

167 BC (Dec 16)

Sacrificed a pig on the altar in the temple and sprayed the pigs blood all over

Pigs unclean, not sacrificed by priest – desecrate the temple

Abomination of Desolation

THEN set up an image of Zeus in the temple – WHY BAD?????

Daniel 8:13-14

13 Then I heard a holy one speaking; and another holy one said to that certain one who was speaking, “How long will the vision be, concerning the daily sacrifices and the transgression of desolation, the giving of both the sanctuary and the host to be trampled underfoot?” 14 And he said to me, “For two thousand three hundred days; then the sanctuary shall be cleansed.”

Chanukah – 8 day festival

The commemoration of this event is called the Feast of Lights, or Hanukkah. September 6, 171 b.c.—when Antiochus came to power—to December 25, 165 b.c. is exactly 2,300 days.

FUTURE?

Need to look into next chapter of Daniel

Daniel 9:27 (NKJV)

27 Then he [Antichrist] shall confirm a covenant with many for one week [seven]; But in the middle of the week [seven] He shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate, Even until the consummation, which is determined, Is poured out on the desolate.”

Antichrist covenant, treaty for 7 years

Middle of covenant – end sacrifice (temple apparently in place)

Offer sacrifice desecrating the temple

2 Thessalonians 2:1–4 (NKJV)

1 Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, 2 not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ had come. 3 Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, 4 who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God.

Temple of God -

READY TO BUILD - SLIDE

Temple Institute

Temple Mount Faithful

Location in question – could build to the north or south

Daniel 8:13-14

13 Then I heard a holy one speaking; and another holy one said to that certain one who was speaking, “How long will the vision be, concerning the daily sacrifices and the transgression of desolation, the giving of both the sanctuary and the host to be trampled underfoot?” 14 And he said to me, “For two thousand three hundred days; then the sanctuary shall be cleansed.”

2300 DAYS – future interpretation is time from opening of the temple and beginning of sacrifices until temple cleansed

2300 days = 6 years, 140 days (360 day years)

120 days +2 leap months+ 15 days (6 months and 15 days to construct)

"Who opposes [against)

and exalts himself above [in place of] all that is called God"

(2 Thess. 2:4). When Satan rebelled against his Creator, he sought

to be both against and in place of God (Isa. 14:13-14).

Daniel 8:15-17

15 Then it happened, when I, Daniel, had seen the vision and was seeking the meaning, that suddenly there stood before me one having the appearance of a man. 16 And I heard a man’s voice between the banks of the Ulai, who called, and said, “Gabriel, make this man understand the vision.” 17 So he came near where I stood, and when he came I was afraid and fell on my face; but he said to me, “Understand, son of man, that the vision refers to the time of the end.”

“Understand, son of man, that the vision refers to the time of the end.”

Daniel 8:18-22

18 Now, as he was speaking with me, I was in a deep sleep with my face to the ground; but he touched me, and stood me upright. 19 And he said, “Look, I am making known to you what shall happen in the latter time of the indignation; for at the appointed time the end shall be. 20 The ram which you saw, having the two horns—they are the kings of Media and Persia. 21 And the male goat is the kingdom of Greece. The large horn that is between its eyes is the first king. 22 As for the broken horn and the four that stood up in its place, four kingdoms shall arise out of that nation, but not with its power.

Daniel 8:23-25

23 “And in the latter time of their kingdom, When the transgressors have reached their fullness, A king shall arise, Having fierce features, Who understands sinister schemes. 24 His power shall be mighty, but not by his own power; He shall destroy fearfully, And shall prosper and thrive; He shall destroy the mighty, and also the holy people. 25 “Through his cunning He shall cause deceit to prosper under his rule; And he shall exalt himself in his heart. He shall destroy many in their prosperity. He shall even rise against the Prince of princes; But he shall be broken without human means.

Charisma, “fierce features, who understands sinister schemes” –

SHREWD, diabolical

Destroy the mighty AND the HOLY PEOPLE (Jews and Christians)

GET A HOLIDAY

'As a matter of fact, every time someone wanted to destroy the

Jewish nation, the Jews added another holiday. Pharaoh tried it,

and God gave them Passover. Haman tried it in the book of Es-

ther, and they celebrated Purim. Antiochus tried it, and it resulted in Hanukkah, or "the feast of the dedication" (John 10:22). In our own day, Hitler tried it, and his failure eventuated in the rebirth of the Jewish nation and its independence day.- from Pre-wrath Rapture by Marvin Rosenthal

Daniel 8:25b

But he shall be broken without human means.

Antiochus – died of disease – after Jupiter idol cast out of the temple he vowed to turn Jerusalem into a cemetery for all of the Jews. But got sick and body putrid, awful smell – died “without human means”

ANTICHRIST _ be defeated by Jesus – not humans!

Daniel 8:26-27

26 “And the vision of the evenings and mornings Which was told is true; Therefore seal up the vision, For it refers to many days in the future.” 27 And I, Daniel, fainted and was sick for days; afterward I arose and went about the king’s business. I was astonished by the vision, but no one understood it.

TIMELINE

Antichrist Covenant – Beginning of the Tribulation

Temple rebuilt

Seals Opened (4 Horsemen:

What to look for?

Revelation 6:1–2 (NKJV)

1 Now I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals; and I heard one of the four living creatures saying with a voice like thunder, “Come and see.” 2 And I looked, and behold, a white horse. He who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer.

Revelation 13:1–17 (NKJV)

1 Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. 2 Now the beast which I saw was like a leopard, his feet were like the feet of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. The dragon gave him his power, his throne, and great authority. 3 And I saw one of his heads as if it had been mortally wounded, and his deadly wound was healed. And all the world marveled and followed the beast. 4 So they worshiped the dragon who gave authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?” 5 And he was given a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies, and he was given authority to continue for forty-two months. 6 Then he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, His tabernacle, and those who dwell in heaven. 7 It was granted to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them. And authority was given him over every tribe, tongue, and nation. 8 All who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. 9 If anyone has an ear, let him hear. 10 He who leads into captivity shall go into captivity; he who kills with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints. 11 Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon. 12 And he exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence, and causes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. 13 He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men. 14 And he deceives those who dwell on the earth—by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword and lived. 15 He was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed. 16 He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, 17 and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

Muslim 12th Imam (Mahdi)

When asked directly by ABC reporter Ann Curry in September 2009 about his apocalyptic statements, Ahmadinejad said, “Imam ... will come with logic, with culture, with science. He will come so that there is no more war. No more enmity, hatred. No more conflict. He will call on everyone to enter a brotherly love. Of course, he will return with Jesus Christ. The two will come back together. And working together, they would fill this world with love.”

There are a few other parallels between the Bible and Shiite theology that we should note. First, the Bible says that the tribulation will last for seven years, and Islam claims that the Twelfth Imam will rule the world for the same amount of time. Second, Muslims anticipate three years of chaos before the revealing of the Twelfth Imam, and the Bible speaks of three and a half years of tribulation before the Antichrist reveals his true nature by desecrating the Jewish temple. Third, the Bible describes the Antichrist as a deceiver who claims to bring peace but who actually brings widespread war; the expectation of the Twelfth Imam is that he will bring peace through massive war with the rest of the world.

Antichrist and the Mahdi Both:

* Both Deny Trinity And Cross 


* Both Deny The Father And The Son


* Both Are Blasphemous


* Both Are Called Deceiver


* Both Claim To Be Messiah


* Both Kingdoms Suffer A Head Wound


* Both Work False Miracles


* Both Ride A White Horse


* Both Attempt To Change The Law


* Both Deny Women’s Rights


* Both Rule Over Ten Entities


* Both Are the Source of Death and War


* Both Use Military Force


* Both Honor Their God with Gold and Silver


* Both Honor a God of War And Advance His Glory Through War


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* Both Usher Seven Years Peace Treaty


* Both Deceive And Destroy By Peace


* Both Break Treaties


* Both Desire World Domination


* Both Lead A Turkish-Iranian Invasion


* Both Exalted As God


* Both Ascend To Heaven


* Both Are Described As Beautiful And Wise Bird


* Both Are Light Beings


* Both Are Pride Filled


* Both Are Lords of This World and the Underworld


* Both Are Called the “Son of the Dawn”


* Both Are Afflicters


* Both Are Cast Out Of Heaven


* Both Are “The Lords of Demons”


* Both Are Possessed


* Both Practice Beheading


* Both Desire Israel’s Destruction


* Both Occupy the Temple Mount


* Our Messiah is their Antichrist—Their Antichrist is our Messiah
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WE DON’T EXPERIENCE WRATH OF GOD

1 Thessalonians 5:9 (NKJV)

9 For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

1 John‬ ‭4:1-4‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world. This is how we know if they have the Spirit of God: If a person claiming to be a prophet acknowledges that Jesus Christ came in a real body, that person has the Spirit of God. But if someone claims to be a prophet and does not acknowledge the truth about Jesus, that person is not from God. Such a person has the spirit of the Antichrist, which you heard is coming into the world and indeed is already here. But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.”

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2 Thessalonians‬ ‭2:7-8, 15-17‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way. And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will overthrow with the breath of his mouth and destroy by the splendor of his coming. So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter. May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.”

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Blessed & Broken

Ezekiel 37:1-7 NLT
“The Lord took hold of me, and I was carried away by the Spirit of the Lord to a valley filled with bones. He led me all around among the bones that covered the valley floor. They were scattered everywhere across the ground and were completely dried out. Then he asked me, “Son of man, can these bones become living people again?” “O Sovereign Lord,” I replied, “you alone know the answer to that.” Then he said to me, “Speak a prophetic message to these bones and say, ‘Dry bones, listen to the word of the Lord! This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Look! I am going to put breath into you and make you live again! I will put flesh and muscles on you and cover you with skin. I will put breath into you, and you will come to life. Then you will know that I am the Lord.’” So I spoke this message, just as he told me. Suddenly as I spoke, there was a rattling noise all across the valley. The bones of each body came together and attached themselves as complete skeletons.”

Psalms 38:8 NKJV
“I am feeble and severely broken; I groan because of the turmoil of my heart.”

 Psalms 31:12 NKJV
“I am forgotten like a dead man, out of mind; I am like a broken vessel.”

Job 17:1 NKJV
“My spirit is broken, My days are extinguished, The grave is ready for me.”

WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED, TO BE BROKEN, TO BE GIVEN OUT….

2 Corinthians 4:7-10
We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed— always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.

Lamentations 3:1-4 NKJV
“I am the man who has seen affliction by the rod of His wrath. He has led me and made me walk In darkness and not in light. Surely He has turned His hand against me Time and time again throughout the day. He has aged my flesh and my skin, And broken my bones.”

BROKEN:
The removal of dead faith in self, making room for a living faith in God.

John 3:30 NKJV
“He must increase, but I must decrease.”

John 3:30 NLT
“He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.” 

Psalms 22:16-17 NKJV
“…They pierced My hands and My feet; I can count all My bones.”

Matthew 26:26 NLT
“As they were eating, Jesus took some bread and blessed it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take this and eat it, for this is my body.”

BLESSED
BROKEN
& GIVEN OUT…. 

Luke 24:30-35 NKJV
“Now it came to pass, as He sat at the table with them, that He took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they knew Him; and He vanished from their sight. And they said to one another, “Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?” So they rose up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together, saying, “The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!” And they told about the things that had happened on the road, and how He was known to them in the breaking of bread.”

Psalms 51:8 NKJV
“Make me hear joy and gladness, That the bones You have broken may rejoice.” 

Mark 6:30-36 ESV
“The apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. And he said to them, "Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while." For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. And they went away in the boat to a desolate place by themselves. Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they ran there on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them. When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things. And when it grew late, his disciples came to him and said, "This is a desolate place, and the hour is now late. Send them away to go into the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.” 

Mark 6:7-9 NKJV
And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits. He commanded them to take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bag, no bread, no copper in their money belts— but to wear sandals, and not to put on two tunics.

Mark 6:27-29 NKJV
Immediately the king sent an executioner and commanded his head to be brought. And he went and beheaded him in prison, brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother. When his disciples heard of it, they came and took away his corpse and laid it in a tomb.

 Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.”

Mark 6:37-44 ESV
“But he answered them, "You give them something to eat." And they said to him, "Shall we go and buy two hundred denarii worth of bread and give it to them to eat?" And he said to them, "How many loaves do you have? Go and see." And when they had found out, they said, "Five, and two fish." Then he commanded them all to sit down in groups on the green grass. So they sat down in groups, by hundreds and by fifties. And taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and said a blessing and broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples to set before the people. And he divided the two fish among them all. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and of the fish. And those who ate the loaves were five thousand men.”

Mark 12:41-44 ESV
“And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny. And he called his disciples to him and said to them, "Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on." 

Psalm 34:18-19 ESV
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.”

How to Be Delivered Part 2

‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭13:4-8‬ ‭‬‬‬‬
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails…”

‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭5:14-21‬ ‭NLT‬‬‬‬‬‬
“Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. He died for everyone so that those who receive His new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them. So we have stopped evaluating others from a human point of view. At one time we thought of Christ merely from a human point of view. How differently we know Him now! This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to Himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to Him. For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making His appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!” For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.”

2 Corinthians‬ ‭10:1-5‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬
“By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am “timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” toward you when away! I beg you that when I come I may not have to be as bold as I expect to be toward some people who think that we live by the standards of this world. For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”

‭‭‬‬Romans‬ ‭7:15-25‬ ‭NLT‬‬‬‬
“I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do what I hate. But if I know that what I am doing is wrong, this shows that I agree that the law is good. So I am not the one doing wrong; it is sin living in me that does it. And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. But if I do what I don’t want to do, I am not really the one doing wrong; it is sin living in me that does it. I have discovered this principle of life—that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong. I love God’s law with all my heart. But there is another power within me that is at war with my mind. This power makes me a slave to the sin that is still within me. Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord…”

‭‭‬‬Luke‬ ‭9:23‬ ‭NKJV‬‬‬‬
Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.”

Luke‬ ‭9:23‬ ‭NLT‬‬‬‬
Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me.”‬‬

John‬ ‭12:24‬ ‭NKJV‬‬‬‬
“Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain.”

‭‭THE PLACE CALLED GOLGOTHA

A place of:

1. Pain

2. Humiliation

3. Rejection

4. Abandonment

5. Promise

THE 7 SAYINGS OF THE CROSS

1. FATHER FORGIVE THEM, FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO

Luke 23:33-34

Psalm‬ ‭22:16-22‬ ‭NKJV‬‬‬‬
“For dogs have surrounded Me; The congregation of the wicked has enclosed Me. They pierced My hands and My feet; I can count all My bones. They look and stare at Me. They divide My garments among them, And for My clothing they cast lots. But You, O Lord, do not be far from Me; O My Strength, hasten to help Me! Deliver Me from the sword, My precious life from the power of the dog. Save Me from the lion’s mouth And from the horns of the wild oxen! You have answered Me. I will declare Your name to My brethren; In the midst of the assembly I will praise You.”

‭‭‬‬I AM FORGIVEN

Ephesians‬ ‭4:30-32‬ ‭NKJV‬‬‬‬
“And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”

‭‬2. I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, TODAY YOU WILL BE WITH ME IN PARADISE

Luke 23:39-43

"I AM A CITIZEN OF HEAVEN”

Philippians‬ ‭3:20-21‬ ‭NKJV‬‬‬‬
“For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself.”

‭‭‬3. WOMAN, BEHOLD YOUR SON; BEHOLD YOUR MOTHER

JOHN 19:25-27

Psalm ‭69:7-9‬ ‭NKJV‬‬‬‬
“Because for Your sake I have borne reproach; Shame has covered my face. I have become a stranger to my brothers, And an alien to my mother’s children; Because zeal for Your house has eaten me up, And the reproaches of those who reproach You have fallen on me.”

I AM A CHILD OF GOD

Psalm‬ ‭27:10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬‬‬
“When my father and my mother forsake me, Then the Lord will take care of me.”

‭‭‬‬John‬ ‭1:12-13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬‬‬
“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.”

‭‭‬‬‭‭‬‬4. MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?

Matthew 27:45-46; Psalm 22:1-2

I AM NOT ALONE

John‬ ‭14:15-18‬ ‭NLT‬‬‬‬
‭‭“If you love me, obey my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you. No, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you.”‬‬

‭‭‬‬Matthew‬ ‭28:20‬ ‭‬‬
“…be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

‭‬5. I AM THIRSTY

John 19:28-29; Psalm 22:15

I AM SATISFIED IN GOD

Matthew 5:6
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”

John 4:14
“Whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”

Isaiah 58:11
And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.

Psalm 17:15
As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness.

Psalm 37:4
Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

6. IT IS FINISHED

John 19:30a; Luke 23:44-45

I AM SAVED BY GRACE

Ephesians‬ ‭2:8-10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬‬‬
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”‭‭‬‬

7. FATHER INTO YOUR HANDS I COMMIT MY SPIRIT

Luke 23:46

I AM HELD IN THE HAND OF GOD

John‬ ‭10:28-29‬ ‭NKJV‬‬‬‬
“And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand.”

Isaiah‬ ‭41:10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬‬‬
“Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’‭‭‬‬

Isaiah‬ ‭41:13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬‬‬
“I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’”

‭‭‬‬PSALM 18:19
“He also brought me out into a broad place; He delivered me because He delighted in me”.

Psalm‬ ‭139:8-10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬‬‬
“If I ascend into heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there. If I take the wings of the morning, And dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, Even there Your hand shall lead me, And Your right hand shall hold me.”

‭‭COUNSEL AT THE CROSS‬

1. I AM FORGIVEN

2. I AM A CITIZEN OF HEAVEN

3. I AM A CHILD OF GOD

4. I AM NOT ALONE

5. I AM SATISFIED IN GOD

6. I AM SAVED BY GRACE

7. I AM HELD IN THE HAND OF GOD

Daniel 7: The Courtroom of Heaven

A Light in Today’s Darkness

Daniel 7:9-10
9 “As I looked, thrones were placed, and the Ancient of Days took his seat; his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames; its wheels were burning fire. 10 A stream of fire issued and came out from before him; a thousand thousands served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him; the court sat in judgment, and the books were opened.

Daniel 7:1 (ESV)
1 In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon, Daniel saw a dream and visions of his head as he lay in his bed. Then he wrote down the dream and told the sum of the matter.

Review

• Daniel 1-6 are historical, autobiography of Daniel (although written in 3rd person).

• Chapters 7-12 are visions and dreams Daniel personally had about the future, most of which have been fulfilled and some being fulfilled now

• CHAPTER 7 – most complete picture of Gentile History in the Bible….

• Dream takes place nearly 50 years after Neb.’s dream in Daniel 2

• Timing of the dreams – this would have taken place between chapters 4 and 5 – remember the profane grandson of Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar – this dream came during the first year of his reign.

Daniel 7:2-4
2 Daniel declared, “I saw in my vision by night, and behold, the four winds of heaven were stirring up the great sea. 3 And four great beasts came up out of the sea, different from one another. 4 The first was like a lion and had eagles’ wings. Then as I looked its wings were plucked off, and it was lifted up from the ground and made to stand on two feet like a man, and the mind of a man was given to it.

The dream will parallel the 4 kingdoms of Chapter 2:

• Gold headed statue – Babylon (Nebuchadnezzar)

• Silver arms and chest – Medo-Persian empire

• Bronze belly and thighs – Greek Empire

• Iron legs – Islamic Empire

• Toes – Iron mixed with clay – Revived Islamic empire

THIS DREAM

4 Beasts (man sees kingdoms as precious metals; God seems them as savage beasts)

First beast like a lion and had eagle’s wings – if remember both were symbols of Babylon
The great wall had both eagle’s and lions on it.
Wings plucked and made to stand like a man and mind of man given to it.
Speaks of Neb, his humbling and 7 years in the field as an ox (wings clipped), then – repents and given the mind of a man – NO LONGER A BEAST
When we come to Christ – we are given a new heart and mind

Daniel 7:5
5 And behold, another beast, a second one, like a bear. It was raised up on one side. It had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth; and it was told, ‘Arise, devour much flesh.’

Medo-Persian – Bear – one side raised up (Persian greater than Medes – this also highlighted in the next chapter as well)

The three ribs speak of the three empires immediately devoured by the Medes and Persians: the Babylonians, the Egyptians, and the Lydians

Daniel 7:6
6 After this I looked, and behold, another, like a leopard, with four wings of a bird on its back. And the beast had four heads, and dominion was given to it.

Greek empire – leopard – fast (4 wings of a bird) – Alexander the Great was the king – became king at age 20, and was undefeated. In 5 years conquered from Greece to Northwestern India.

His army of 35,000 beat the Persian army of 2-300,000!

Because he was so smart? NO! Because God said so, “Dominion was given to it.”

He died at the young age of 32

4 heads – after Alexander Great died, kingdom given to his 4 generals (4 heads)

Daniel 7:7-8
7 After this I saw in the night visions, and behold, a fourth beast, terrifying and dreadful and exceedingly strong. It had great iron teeth; it devoured and broke in pieces and stamped what was left with its feet. It was different from all the beasts that were before it, and it had ten horns. 8 I considered the horns, and behold, there came up among them another horn, a little one, before which three of the first horns were plucked up by the roots. And behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of a man, and a mouth speaking great things.

Crazy dream! 4 beasts with the 4th beast very intimidating and strange

We will get the interpretation of this 4th beast at the end. BUT REVIEW

Many think it was Rome, but Rome didn’t crush their enemy, they conquered and blended, syncretistic (conquered the Greeks and kept their gods)

ISLAM – conquered and destroyed – ISIS destroying ancient shrines,, churches, etc.

Daniel 7:9-10
9 “As I looked, thrones were placed, and the Ancient of Days took his seat; his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames; its wheels were burning fire. 10 A stream of fire issued and came out from before him; a thousand thousands served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him; the court sat in judgment, and the books were opened.

THRONES – MORE THAN ONE – EVIDENCE OF THE TRINITY IN THE OT.

Throne set up – Ancient of Days – GOD shows up!

Psalm 97:1–5 (ESV)
1 The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! 2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 3 Fire goes before him and burns up his adversaries all around. 4 His lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and trembles. 5 The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.

Daniel 7:10
10 A stream of fire issued and came out from before him; a thousand thousands served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him; the court sat in judgment, and the books were opened.

BOOKS OPENED

Revelation 20:12–15 (ESV)
12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. 13 And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them, and they were judged, each one of them, according to what they had done. 14 Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. 15 And if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.

Books of works vs. Book of Life – if not in the Book of Life then judged on works.

Daniel 7:11-12
11 “I looked then because of the sound of the great words that the horn was speaking. And as I looked, the beast was killed, and its body destroyed and given over to be burned with fire. 12 As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away, but their lives were prolonged for a season and a time.

Judgment on the 4th beast for “the great words that the horn was speaking.”

“lives prolonged for a season” – not concurrent, each continued after for awhile EXCEPT the last – which was totally destroyed (by JESUS!)

Daniel 7:13-14
13 “I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days and was presented before him. 14 And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed.

Jesus shows up – “one like a son of man” – comes to Ancient of Days

THE 5TH KINGDOM – PLEAD THE 5TH!

Now all peoples, nations, and languages serve him, everlasting dominion.

Daniel 7:15-16
15 “As for me, Daniel, my spirit within me was anxious, and the visions of my head alarmed me. 16 I approached one of those who stood there and asked him the truth concerning all this. So he told me and made known to me the interpretation of the things.

Daniel knew interpretations of other dreams but had to ask for this one…

Daniel 7:17-22
17 ‘These four great beasts are four kings who shall arise out of the earth. 18 But the saints of the Most High shall receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever, forever and ever.’ 19 “Then I desired to know the truth about the fourth beast, which was different from all the rest, exceedingly terrifying, with its teeth of iron and claws of bronze, and which devoured and broke in pieces and stamped what was left with its feet, 20 and about the ten horns that were on its head, and the other horn that came up and before which three of them fell, the horn that had eyes and a mouth that spoke great things, and that seemed greater than its companions. 21 As I looked, this horn made war with the saints and prevailed over them, 22 until the Ancient of Days came, and judgment was given for the saints of the Most High, and the time came when the saints possessed the kingdom.

4th kingdom – has 10 horns – then another horn that supplants 3 others

Horn – antichrist – had eyes and mouth that spoke great things

Daniel 7:23
23 “Thus he said: ‘As for the fourth beast, there shall be a fourth kingdom on earth, which shall be different from all the kingdoms, and it shall devour the whole earth, and trample it down, and break it to pieces.

“devour the whole earth, trample it down and break it to pieces” – worldwide effect

Daniel 7:24
24 As for the ten horns, out of this kingdom ten kings shall arise, and another shall arise after them; he shall be different from the former ones, and shall put down three kings.

10 kings rise (remember 10 toes of Daniel 2 Statue vision)

10 regions, 10 nations?

Antichrist comes up and replaces 3 kings (could be dissenters…)

Daniel 7:25
25 He shall speak words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High, and shall think to change the times and the law; and they shall be given into his hand for a time, times, and half a time.

Antichrist – Speaks words against the Most High (against God)

• Evolution

• Blasphemy

  Atheism

• Islam – “Allah Akbar” – Allah is Greater – greater than what? (god of Islam always trying to prove himself)

  • NOT THE GOD OF THE BIBLE!

  • CHRISLAM – SPIRIT OF ANTICHRIST

  • ISLAM – NOT OUR BROTHERS AN SISTERS

John 8:41–44 (ESV)
41 You are doing the works your father did.” They said to him, “We were not born of sexual immorality. We have one Father—even God.” 42 Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and I am here. I came not of my own accord, but he sent me. 43 Why do you not understand what I say? It is because you cannot bear to hear my word. 44 You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

John 1:12–13 (ESV)
12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.

Yes, we are all created by God; yes, brothers and sisters through Adam and Eve

BUT BIBLICALLY – only those who are born again are truly “children of God”

Daniel 7:25
25 He shall speak words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High, and shall think to change the times and the law; and they shall be given into his hand for a time, times, and half a time.

“wear out the saints of the Most High” – some translations “harass” but means to “wear out like a garment” – “Wear down” –

“they shall be given into his hand” – Antichrist overcome the saints? Yes!

“for a time, times and half a time.” – 3.5 years

Time = 1

Times = 2

Half a time = ½

TOTAL = 3 ½ years

This is speaking of the first half of the tribulation – the 7 year period of testing to come on the earth at the end times.

Described in the Bible as:

• Time, Times and half a time (3.5 years)

• 42 months (3.5 years)

• 1260 days (360+360+360+180=3.5 years)

• Half a week of years (Daniel 9)

Revelation 13:1–8 (ESV)
1 And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. 2 And the beast that I saw was like a leopard; its feet were like a bear’s, and its mouth was like a lion’s mouth. And to it the dragon gave his power and his throne and great authority. 3 One of its heads seemed to have a mortal wound, but its mortal wound was healed, and the whole earth marveled as they followed the beast. 4 And they worshiped the dragon, for he had given his authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast, and who can fight against it?” 5 And the beast was given a mouth uttering haughty and blasphemous words, and it was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months. 6 It opened its mouth to utter blasphemies against God, blaspheming his name and his dwelling, that is, those who dwell in heaven. 7 Also it was allowed to make war on the saints and to conquer them. And authority was given it over every tribe and people and language and nation, 8 and all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slain.

2 Thessalonians 2:1–4 (NKJV)
1 Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, 2 not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ had come. 3 Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, 4 who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God.

Daniel 7:25
25 He shall speak words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High, and shall think to change the times and the law; and they shall be given into his hand for a time, times, and half a time.

Antichrist will also “think to change the times and the law”

October 23, 1793, French Revolutionary Calendar was inaugurated just nine days after Queen Marie-Atoinette was executed. It was an attempt to de-Christianize the calendar

Goal was to remove Sunday as a day of worship – remove Christianity:

• Developed a sort of metric or decimal view of calendar

• Day divided into 10 hours, of 100 minutes and 100 seconds each

• Months were still 30 days, but divided into 10 day decades - 10 day a day of rest (one of main reasons it didn’t work was they have been used to day 7 off)

• 360 days in the 12 months, then final 5 days were celebration days not part of any month.

Intentionally trying to remove God from the Calendar.

When Charles-Gilbert Romme, its chief architect, was asked what the main reason for the new calendar was, he emphatically stated: “To abolish Sunday.”6 “The décade [the new “week”] – or, rather, to be more precise, its ‘peak day,’ Décadi – came to be the single most important symbol of the de-Christianization of France.”7 Churches were forbidden to hold services on any day except for Décadi and citizens were not to close their stores on Sunday or acknowledge it by wearing their habits du dimanche, or “Sunday best”.8

https://www.worldslastchance.com/ecourses/lessons/changing-weeks-hiding-sabbath-ecourse/18/french-republican-calendar.html

Only lasted about 12 years until Napoleon declared emperor and abolished it 2 years later.

Antichrist will try to change the times and seasons – only God can change it

Daniel 2:20–21 (ESV)
20 Daniel answered and said: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might. 21 He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding;

But Islam also has its own calendar

Islamic new year is 622 AD Muhammed migration from Mecca to Medina to establish the first Muslim community – therefore it is currently year 1443 AH (Hijra )

Alternating 29 and 30 day months

Daniel 7:26
26 But the court shall sit in judgment, and his dominion shall be taken away, to be consumed and destroyed to the end.

The Court of Heaven will judge the Antichrist.

He will be consumed and destroyed “to the end.”

Daniel 7:27
27 And the kingdom and the dominion and the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High; his kingdom shall be an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.’

YAY! We win!

Daniel 7:28 (CSB)
28 “This is the end of the account. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts terrified me greatly, and my face turned pale, but I kept the matter to myself.”