The document provides an overview of the biblical prophet Daniel. It notes that Daniel was highly esteemed by God for never compromising on food, worship, integrity, prayer, or wisdom. The document outlines that Daniel was taken captive to Babylon as a young man but rose to prominence by interpreting dreams. It also summarizes that Daniel authored the biblical Book of Daniel, which contains both historical accounts and prophetic visions, including prophecies about future kingdoms and the Messiah.
The document provides an overview of the minor prophets of the Old Testament. It discusses that the minor prophets, though smaller in size, covered over 400 years of history and provided important Messianic prophecies. Each prophet is then summarized individually, with their name and meaning, approximate date, audience, book title, and key message. The purpose is to provide a reference of the minor prophets and draw lessons from their teachings.
- Jeremiah was a prophet in ancient Israel who preached for 40 years during a time of great wickedness and idolatry. His messages of coming judgment were widely unpopular.
- He endured persecution and imprisonment for prophesying that Jerusalem would fall to Babylon as God's judgment. His laments over the destruction of Judah make him renowned as the "weeping prophet."
- The book of Jeremiah contains his prophecies, sermons, and object lessons, providing valuable lessons about obedience, righteousness, false assurance, and the relentless warnings of God followed by promises of mercy. It highlights Jeremiah's perseverance despite facing opposition.
The Prophetic Books of the Bible address the classical period of biblical prophecy from the days of Elijah to Malachi. They include the major prophets of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel, as well as the 12 minor prophets of Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. Lamentations, though not traditionally classified as a prophetic book, is also included. Each prophet addressed the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah and their eventual destruction or exile, with messages of warning, judgment, and hope.
This document provides an overview of the biblical prophet Jeremiah. It discusses Jeremiah's calling as a prophet, some of his key prophecies regarding judgment on Israel and Judah as well as future hope. It also summarizes Jeremiah's message of impending divine judgment for Israel's sins and God's promise of a new covenant and restoration under a righteous ruler from David's line.
B I B S T U D Lesson 16 Old Testament ProphetsDennis Maturan
1. The document discusses the role and messages of Old Testament prophets such as Elijah, Elisha, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah, Jeremiah, Nahum, Zephaniah, Habakkuk, Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, Ezekiel, Ezra, Nehemiah, Malachi, and Daniel.
2. It also mentions other relevant Old Testament characters like Queen Esther and the Maccabees.
3. The prophets spoke messages from God, warning of punishment for disobedience but also hope if the people repented, and some prophesied of the coming Messiah.
The Book of Isaiah was written between the 8th-6th centuries BC and attributed to three authors: Isaiah son of Amoz who prophesied in the 8th century; an exile disciple called Second Isaiah; and a post-exilic writer called Third Isaiah. Isaiah forms the idea that Jerusalem has a future with God as a city of justice and peace. The book contains prophecies, indictments of Israel/Judah for failing to create a just society, and hope for those disillusioned by the lack of progress. It conveys that a society of peace is possible when people cooperate with God's plans for justice.
The document provides an overview of the prophetic books of the Old Testament. It discusses that the prophetic period covers around 400 years leading up to and including the destruction of Jerusalem. There are 17 prophetic books written by 16 prophets. The prophets received messages from God to warn Israel of coming judgment for sins and to provide hope of restoration. Their messages were relevant to their own times but also looked ahead to the coming of the Messiah. The prophets served as God's spokesmen to instruct the people in following God's law.
The document provides an overview of the minor prophets of the Old Testament. It discusses that the minor prophets, though smaller in size, covered over 400 years of history and provided important Messianic prophecies. Each prophet is then summarized individually, with their name and meaning, approximate date, audience, book title, and key message. The purpose is to provide a reference of the minor prophets and draw lessons from their teachings.
- Jeremiah was a prophet in ancient Israel who preached for 40 years during a time of great wickedness and idolatry. His messages of coming judgment were widely unpopular.
- He endured persecution and imprisonment for prophesying that Jerusalem would fall to Babylon as God's judgment. His laments over the destruction of Judah make him renowned as the "weeping prophet."
- The book of Jeremiah contains his prophecies, sermons, and object lessons, providing valuable lessons about obedience, righteousness, false assurance, and the relentless warnings of God followed by promises of mercy. It highlights Jeremiah's perseverance despite facing opposition.
The Prophetic Books of the Bible address the classical period of biblical prophecy from the days of Elijah to Malachi. They include the major prophets of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel, as well as the 12 minor prophets of Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. Lamentations, though not traditionally classified as a prophetic book, is also included. Each prophet addressed the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah and their eventual destruction or exile, with messages of warning, judgment, and hope.
This document provides an overview of the biblical prophet Jeremiah. It discusses Jeremiah's calling as a prophet, some of his key prophecies regarding judgment on Israel and Judah as well as future hope. It also summarizes Jeremiah's message of impending divine judgment for Israel's sins and God's promise of a new covenant and restoration under a righteous ruler from David's line.
B I B S T U D Lesson 16 Old Testament ProphetsDennis Maturan
1. The document discusses the role and messages of Old Testament prophets such as Elijah, Elisha, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah, Jeremiah, Nahum, Zephaniah, Habakkuk, Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, Ezekiel, Ezra, Nehemiah, Malachi, and Daniel.
2. It also mentions other relevant Old Testament characters like Queen Esther and the Maccabees.
3. The prophets spoke messages from God, warning of punishment for disobedience but also hope if the people repented, and some prophesied of the coming Messiah.
The Book of Isaiah was written between the 8th-6th centuries BC and attributed to three authors: Isaiah son of Amoz who prophesied in the 8th century; an exile disciple called Second Isaiah; and a post-exilic writer called Third Isaiah. Isaiah forms the idea that Jerusalem has a future with God as a city of justice and peace. The book contains prophecies, indictments of Israel/Judah for failing to create a just society, and hope for those disillusioned by the lack of progress. It conveys that a society of peace is possible when people cooperate with God's plans for justice.
The document provides an overview of the prophetic books of the Old Testament. It discusses that the prophetic period covers around 400 years leading up to and including the destruction of Jerusalem. There are 17 prophetic books written by 16 prophets. The prophets received messages from God to warn Israel of coming judgment for sins and to provide hope of restoration. Their messages were relevant to their own times but also looked ahead to the coming of the Messiah. The prophets served as God's spokesmen to instruct the people in following God's law.
The document provides an overview of the book of Isaiah, including its title, date, structure, and key themes. It is structured around judgment and salvation, first of God's people and then the nations. The center sections focus on the exile and promises of deliverance. Key events include the Assyrian and Babylonian attacks on Jerusalem.
The book of Isaiah contains prophecies of both judgment and consolation. It is divided into two main sections - the first (chapters 1-39) contains denunciations of Israel's sins and prophecies of coming judgment in the form of exile. The second section (chapters 40-66) provides consolation through prophecies of Israel's future restoration and redemption through the coming Messiah. Key events and themes include Isaiah's call and vision of God, prophecies concerning Christ's virgin birth and kingdom, and predictions of Babylon's fall and Israel's return from exile over 150 years later under Cyrus.
The document provides an overview of the book of Hebrews and the New Testament. It discusses how Hebrews was an enigma due to uncertainties around its authorship, date, and audience. The document then summarizes the key themes and structure of Hebrews, showing how Jesus is superior to prophets like Moses and priests like Aaron. It analyzes some of the interpretive challenges in Hebrews and provides summaries of the five warnings in the book about the danger of falling away from Christianity.
The document summarizes information about three major prophets in Judaism: Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. Isaiah prophesied about the coming Messiah and urged the people of Judah to trust fully in God. Jeremiah warned the people of Judah that if they did not stop idol worship and injustice, Jerusalem would be destroyed, which later occurred when it was captured by Babylon. Ezekiel prophesied to the exiles in Babylon, warning of Jerusalem's destruction and promising God would bring them back to their land.
Melchizedek was a priest of God Most High and he brought bread and wine to Abram after the battle. This is considered a foreshadowing or pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus Christ, who is our great High Priest.
Elijah had just experienced a great victory over the prophets of Baal when Queen Jezebel threatened his life. Overcome with fear and despair, Elijah fled into the wilderness. While resting under a broom tree, he prayed for death, feeling alone and that his efforts had been in vain. God provided for Elijah's physical needs and directed him to Mount Horeb. There, God revealed himself to Elijah through a gentle whisper, reminding him that he was not alone. God then commissioned Elijah to anoint new leaders to continue purging the land of Baal worship.
This document discusses the 12 tribes of Israel and how understanding them can provide insight into spiritual communities today. It outlines the tribes, their origins, meanings of their names, and blessings they received. One tribe, Issachar, is examined more closely. Issachar is described as a "strong donkey" who found rest in prayer and bearing the burdens of intercession for God's people, showing the importance of intercessory prayer. The document suggests Issachar's example can teach about the role of quiet, burden-bearing prayer in the church.
you can never recover from anything if you don't discover. therefore don't be customery but be discovery, for your discovery will give you recovery.
furthermore, if you always do the things you have always done, you will always remain were you have always been.
its time to break camp and advance.
finally, the chief purpose of life on earth is to gain merit for life in eternity.
The Book of Genesis is the first book of the Bible. It was originally written in Hebrew by Moses around 1450 BC. Genesis answers the question "Where did I come from?" and describes God's creation of the heavens, earth, plants, animals, and mankind. It tells of Adam and Eve's sin in the Garden of Eden and the spread of sin through their descendants, leading God to flood the earth. After the flood, God scattered the nations through confusing their languages at the Tower of Babel. The book follows the lineage of Abraham and his descendants Isaac and Jacob, and tells the story of Joseph's journey from being sold into slavery in Egypt to becoming a powerful ruler in Egypt who saved his family during a famine.
The document summarizes part 3 of Ezekiel, which contains oracles of judgment against idolatrous elders, a coming judgment from God demonstrating His justice, allegories of a useless vine and an adulterous wife, an allegory of eagles and a vine representing kings of Israel and Judah, a discussion of moral responsibility and God's justice, and a lament for the princes of Israel. It then summarizes the beginning of the 4th collection of oracles, including histories of Israel's rebellion, oracles against the south and about God's sword, violence in Jerusalem, allegories of two immoral sisters, an allegory of a boiling pot, and Ezekiel's wife dying as a symbolic action.
1) The document discusses how symbols are used throughout the Bible to represent spiritual truths and concepts. It provides several examples of symbols in the Bible like Cain and Abel representing salvation by works vs faith.
2) The potter and clay symbol is examined, representing how God is sovereign over humanity like a potter shapes clay. God has a purpose for each person.
3) Jeremiah's act of breaking a clay jar by the river is discussed as a symbolic prophecy of Judah's coming destruction for turning away from God and becoming morally corrupted.
The document summarizes the key points of the Old Testament as it relates to Jesus Christ. It notes that the Old Testament makes promises about Christ while the New Testament fulfills these promises. It then provides a brief overview of the books of the Old Testament, grouping them into the Pentateuch/Law, Histories, and Prophets. The summary highlights that the Old Testament establishes God's character as holy, just, and loving even towards enemies.
Session 20 Old Testament Overview
Nahum, Habakkuk & Zephaniah
Based on material from:
Capitol Hill Baptist Church
525 A Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
A very brief introduction to the prophetsTony Watkins
Slides for my talk introducing the Old Testament prophetic literature at Highfield Church, Southampton, February 2011. http://www.reasonablefaith.org.uk/
This document provides an overview of the spiritual entity known as Behemoth. It describes Behemoth as a massive creature that represents oppressive systems that enslave millions of people. The document analyzes passages from the Book of Job and Book of Enoch that reference Behemoth. It examines characteristics of Behemoth such as its size, strength, power, and solid foundations, which allow it to flexibly withstand attacks and challenges to its rule while continuing to reproduce fear and control over mankind. The overall message is that Behemoth represents demonic systems of vast influence that must be dismantled through spiritual warfare in order to liberate people.
1. The document provides context about the prophetic books of Daniel and Ezekiel.
2. It discusses the historical context in which Daniel and Ezekiel ministered, including the fall of Jerusalem and exile of Israelites to Babylon.
3. Key details are given about the lives and messages of Daniel and Ezekiel, including Daniel's integrity and visions, and Ezekiel's calls to preach judgment and restoration.
The document discusses several miracles performed by Elijah the prophet to demonstrate God's provision and protection. It describes how Elijah was fed during a famine by ravens, a widow, and an angel. It also tells the story of Elijah raising the widow's son from the dead. Finally, it provides symbolic interpretations of these miracles as revelations about God restoring the church and resurrecting the kingdom realm.
The calling of Jeremiah. Difference in the call with Isaiah.
Illustrations of the Almond tree, the boiling pot, the potters shop. Favorite verses in Jeremiah.
Ezekiel was a prophet called by God to serve as a watchman for Israel. Through symbolic actions like lying on his side for 430 days and preaching, Ezekiel warned Israel of coming judgment for their sins and idolatry. He also had visions of Israel's future restoration, including receiving a new heart and spirit, dry bones coming to life, and the rebuilt temple. Ezekiel prophesied of a time when Satan will be bound for 1000 years and Christ will rule during the Millennial Kingdom before the final battle and judgment. The Minor Prophets also warned Israel and surrounding nations while offering hope for the future through messages focused on obedience, justice, and restoration.
The document provides an overview of the book of Isaiah, including its title, date, structure, and key themes. It is structured around judgment and salvation, first of God's people and then the nations. The center sections focus on the exile and promises of deliverance. Key events include the Assyrian and Babylonian attacks on Jerusalem.
The book of Isaiah contains prophecies of both judgment and consolation. It is divided into two main sections - the first (chapters 1-39) contains denunciations of Israel's sins and prophecies of coming judgment in the form of exile. The second section (chapters 40-66) provides consolation through prophecies of Israel's future restoration and redemption through the coming Messiah. Key events and themes include Isaiah's call and vision of God, prophecies concerning Christ's virgin birth and kingdom, and predictions of Babylon's fall and Israel's return from exile over 150 years later under Cyrus.
The document provides an overview of the book of Hebrews and the New Testament. It discusses how Hebrews was an enigma due to uncertainties around its authorship, date, and audience. The document then summarizes the key themes and structure of Hebrews, showing how Jesus is superior to prophets like Moses and priests like Aaron. It analyzes some of the interpretive challenges in Hebrews and provides summaries of the five warnings in the book about the danger of falling away from Christianity.
The document summarizes information about three major prophets in Judaism: Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. Isaiah prophesied about the coming Messiah and urged the people of Judah to trust fully in God. Jeremiah warned the people of Judah that if they did not stop idol worship and injustice, Jerusalem would be destroyed, which later occurred when it was captured by Babylon. Ezekiel prophesied to the exiles in Babylon, warning of Jerusalem's destruction and promising God would bring them back to their land.
Melchizedek was a priest of God Most High and he brought bread and wine to Abram after the battle. This is considered a foreshadowing or pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus Christ, who is our great High Priest.
Elijah had just experienced a great victory over the prophets of Baal when Queen Jezebel threatened his life. Overcome with fear and despair, Elijah fled into the wilderness. While resting under a broom tree, he prayed for death, feeling alone and that his efforts had been in vain. God provided for Elijah's physical needs and directed him to Mount Horeb. There, God revealed himself to Elijah through a gentle whisper, reminding him that he was not alone. God then commissioned Elijah to anoint new leaders to continue purging the land of Baal worship.
This document discusses the 12 tribes of Israel and how understanding them can provide insight into spiritual communities today. It outlines the tribes, their origins, meanings of their names, and blessings they received. One tribe, Issachar, is examined more closely. Issachar is described as a "strong donkey" who found rest in prayer and bearing the burdens of intercession for God's people, showing the importance of intercessory prayer. The document suggests Issachar's example can teach about the role of quiet, burden-bearing prayer in the church.
you can never recover from anything if you don't discover. therefore don't be customery but be discovery, for your discovery will give you recovery.
furthermore, if you always do the things you have always done, you will always remain were you have always been.
its time to break camp and advance.
finally, the chief purpose of life on earth is to gain merit for life in eternity.
The Book of Genesis is the first book of the Bible. It was originally written in Hebrew by Moses around 1450 BC. Genesis answers the question "Where did I come from?" and describes God's creation of the heavens, earth, plants, animals, and mankind. It tells of Adam and Eve's sin in the Garden of Eden and the spread of sin through their descendants, leading God to flood the earth. After the flood, God scattered the nations through confusing their languages at the Tower of Babel. The book follows the lineage of Abraham and his descendants Isaac and Jacob, and tells the story of Joseph's journey from being sold into slavery in Egypt to becoming a powerful ruler in Egypt who saved his family during a famine.
The document summarizes part 3 of Ezekiel, which contains oracles of judgment against idolatrous elders, a coming judgment from God demonstrating His justice, allegories of a useless vine and an adulterous wife, an allegory of eagles and a vine representing kings of Israel and Judah, a discussion of moral responsibility and God's justice, and a lament for the princes of Israel. It then summarizes the beginning of the 4th collection of oracles, including histories of Israel's rebellion, oracles against the south and about God's sword, violence in Jerusalem, allegories of two immoral sisters, an allegory of a boiling pot, and Ezekiel's wife dying as a symbolic action.
1) The document discusses how symbols are used throughout the Bible to represent spiritual truths and concepts. It provides several examples of symbols in the Bible like Cain and Abel representing salvation by works vs faith.
2) The potter and clay symbol is examined, representing how God is sovereign over humanity like a potter shapes clay. God has a purpose for each person.
3) Jeremiah's act of breaking a clay jar by the river is discussed as a symbolic prophecy of Judah's coming destruction for turning away from God and becoming morally corrupted.
The document summarizes the key points of the Old Testament as it relates to Jesus Christ. It notes that the Old Testament makes promises about Christ while the New Testament fulfills these promises. It then provides a brief overview of the books of the Old Testament, grouping them into the Pentateuch/Law, Histories, and Prophets. The summary highlights that the Old Testament establishes God's character as holy, just, and loving even towards enemies.
Session 20 Old Testament Overview
Nahum, Habakkuk & Zephaniah
Based on material from:
Capitol Hill Baptist Church
525 A Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
A very brief introduction to the prophetsTony Watkins
Slides for my talk introducing the Old Testament prophetic literature at Highfield Church, Southampton, February 2011. http://www.reasonablefaith.org.uk/
This document provides an overview of the spiritual entity known as Behemoth. It describes Behemoth as a massive creature that represents oppressive systems that enslave millions of people. The document analyzes passages from the Book of Job and Book of Enoch that reference Behemoth. It examines characteristics of Behemoth such as its size, strength, power, and solid foundations, which allow it to flexibly withstand attacks and challenges to its rule while continuing to reproduce fear and control over mankind. The overall message is that Behemoth represents demonic systems of vast influence that must be dismantled through spiritual warfare in order to liberate people.
1. The document provides context about the prophetic books of Daniel and Ezekiel.
2. It discusses the historical context in which Daniel and Ezekiel ministered, including the fall of Jerusalem and exile of Israelites to Babylon.
3. Key details are given about the lives and messages of Daniel and Ezekiel, including Daniel's integrity and visions, and Ezekiel's calls to preach judgment and restoration.
The document discusses several miracles performed by Elijah the prophet to demonstrate God's provision and protection. It describes how Elijah was fed during a famine by ravens, a widow, and an angel. It also tells the story of Elijah raising the widow's son from the dead. Finally, it provides symbolic interpretations of these miracles as revelations about God restoring the church and resurrecting the kingdom realm.
The calling of Jeremiah. Difference in the call with Isaiah.
Illustrations of the Almond tree, the boiling pot, the potters shop. Favorite verses in Jeremiah.
Ezekiel was a prophet called by God to serve as a watchman for Israel. Through symbolic actions like lying on his side for 430 days and preaching, Ezekiel warned Israel of coming judgment for their sins and idolatry. He also had visions of Israel's future restoration, including receiving a new heart and spirit, dry bones coming to life, and the rebuilt temple. Ezekiel prophesied of a time when Satan will be bound for 1000 years and Christ will rule during the Millennial Kingdom before the final battle and judgment. The Minor Prophets also warned Israel and surrounding nations while offering hope for the future through messages focused on obedience, justice, and restoration.
This document discusses the prophet Jeremiah and the gathering of Israel. It notes that Jeremiah prophesied of Israel's scattering after witnessing the destruction of the northern and southern kingdoms. However, he also prophesied of Israel's latter-day gathering through missionaries who would "hunt them from every mountain." The document encourages class members to participate in this work and have God's law written in their hearts through obedience and righteous living.
Chapter 5 Jeremiah: Plucking Up and PlantingJonathan Bacon
This slideshow provides information on Jeremiah (Old Testament) to supplement Chapter 5 of Richard A. Brown's "Speak to the Bones: How to Be a Prophetic People in a Time of Exile."
This document provides background information on the book of Jeremiah. It discusses that Jeremiah was called to be a prophet at a young age and complained of his youth and lack of eloquence, but God assured him he was chosen. It outlines the historical time periods and kings that Jeremiah prophesied under. Key points included Jeremiah meaning "God will cast out" and prophesying that God would use other nations to punish Israel. Jeremiah urged surrender to Babylon and was opposed by false prophets. He faithfully followed God and preached up until going to Egypt where he died.
The document provides an overview of the prophet Jeremiah and the book of Lamentations. It discusses Jeremiah's ministry as a prophet to Judah before and after the fall of Jerusalem. Key points include Jeremiah beginning his ministry before Judah's fall, prophesying judgment for their sins, and providing hope for future restoration. It also summarizes the structure, themes, and purpose of Lamentations, which expresses sorrow over Jerusalem's destruction through a series of poems. The document examines lessons that can be learned from Jeremiah and Lamentations.
The document provides an overview of how prophets receive and deliver messages from God. Some key points:
- Prophets receive divine messages through visions, dreams, or direct voice from God. Moses received messages directly "mouth to mouth."
- Jeremiah's experience illustrates the prophetic gift in action. God commanded Jeremiah to write down his messages. When the king burned Jeremiah's scroll, God told him to rewrite it, and Jeremiah added more words.
- Prophets can sometimes change God's mind or intentions, as when Amos and Abraham interceded for people facing judgment. Prophecy may also be conditional under certain circumstances.
- While receiving divine insights, prophe
Exodus 34, is israel the church, sabbaths of rest, 7000 year, a veil, partial...Valley Bible Fellowship
Exodus 34, Is Israel the church, Sabbaths Of Rest, 7000 Year, a veil, partial hardening of Israel, slow to anger, Jealous God, who wrote the Ten Commandments, copyists errors
The document discusses various messianic prophecies from the Old Testament that foretold characteristics and events concerning the coming Messiah. It provides over a dozen prophecies along with their fulfillment shown through passages in the New Testament gospels and epistles. Specifically, it outlines prophecies regarding the Messiah's birthplace, lineage, role as prophet and king, and rejection by his own people, among other identifying details.
The document summarizes key events during the reigns of the last three kings of Judah - Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah - leading up to the destruction of Jerusalem by Babylon in 586 BC. It describes how the kings rebelled against Babylon multiple times despite warnings from prophets like Jeremiah. Babylon besieged and invaded Jerusalem, exiling thousands of Jews to Babylon. Jeremiah warned Zedekiah not to ally with Egypt, but he did not listen. Jerusalem was ultimately destroyed, the temple burned, and the kingdom of Judah fell as God's punishment for their disobedience.
Jeremiah was a prophet called by God in the 13th year of King Josiah of Judah. He prophesied during a tumultuous time as Judah faced invasion from Babylon. Jeremiah counseled against revolting against Babylon and staying faithful to God, but was rejected. Babylon destroyed Jerusalem in 587 BC, exiling many, fulfilling Jeremiah's warnings. The book captures Jeremiah's struggles to accept his role and messages of a new covenant, God's forgiveness, and discerning true prophecy.
The document outlines 8 principles for understanding the structure and themes of the Bible. It discusses how the Bible can be divided into 5 Christ-centered sections from the Old Testament to Revelation. The overarching theme is said to be "the glory of God." Various Old Testament books and storylines are also summarized, from Genesis through the return from exile in Ezra and Nehemiah.
An overview of the Book of Revelations and its description of the end-time conflicts between the Kingdom of God and the global development community. A video of parts of this PowerPoint may be found at https://vimeo.com/vivgrigg/revelations
Jeremiah and Lamentations were written by the prophet Jeremiah during the late 7th and early 6th centuries BC as Babylon gained power in the region and ultimately destroyed Jerusalem and exiled its people. Jeremiah prophesied judgment on Judah for their sins but also promised future restoration. Lamentations expresses grief over the fall of Jerusalem from the destruction prophesied by Jeremiah. Both books share the themes of God's judgment on sin but also his faithfulness and hope for the future.
The document discusses the divine purpose of the Tabernacle based on Exodus 25:8 and 29:46-47. It covers how God wants to dwell among His people as represented by the Tabernacle, and the significance of its construction according to God's instructions. It also summarizes the arrangement of the 12 tribes of Israel around the Tabernacle, with their placement on the four sides corresponding to the four living creatures seen by Ezekiel and Revelation.
God calls Moses from a burning bush that is not consumed by fire to deliver the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. Moses offers several excuses for why he cannot be the one to lead this mission, including that he is not eloquent enough and lacks credibility. God reassures Moses by promising to be with him and performing signs through Moses' staff. God also tells Moses that his brother Aaron will assist him and act as his spokesman to the Israelites and Pharaoh.
ARS sponsored a class intended to help us to understand Islam. The teachers were Dan Conder and Dr. John Oakes. The class was 5/4/2013 in Gardena, CA. See below for class outline and more information.
The document summarizes Jeremiah 1, which describes God calling Jeremiah to be a prophet during a time of darkness and judgment in Judah. God reassures Jeremiah despite his youth and doubts. God promises to make Jeremiah's words like a fortified city protected by Him. Jeremiah is to prophesy of coming judgment from the north by Babylon for Judah's disobedience, though the New Covenant will one day replace the Mosaic Covenant.
The document provides an introduction to the book of Jeremiah and the prophet Jeremiah. It discusses the context, timeline, and key events of Jeremiah's ministry. Jeremiah prophesied during a period of political instability in Judah, witnessing the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC. As a centralist prophet, Jeremiah received his call directly from God and faithfully delivered messages of judgment, though he also offered a message of hope if the people returned to God. The document examines Jeremiah's life and theology through analysis of passages in the book of Jeremiah.
Exodus 33, the tent of meeting, aliya, bnei menashe, the land israel, jerusal...Valley Bible Fellowship
Exodus 33, the tent of meeting, aliya, Bnei Menashe, the land Israel, Jerusalem, The Trinity, proclaim the name of the LORD, our God The Rock, No One Has Seen God, who wrote the Ten Commandments, Shekinah
Similar to Old Testament (OT) Journey 30-32 v. 2 (20)
The document summarizes a section of the Gospel of Matthew where Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John. God speaks from heaven, declaring Jesus as His beloved Son and commanding the disciples to listen to Him. The summary highlights the key points of God identifying Jesus as His Son, expressing His love for Jesus, stating He is pleased with Him, and most importantly, telling the disciples to listen to Jesus. It emphasizes the importance of obeying this command from God by listening to Jesus' words above all other voices.
This document outlines key concepts in discipleship from Matthew's perspective, with parallels in other Gospels. It discusses that discipleship requires denying oneself and taking up one's cross daily to follow Jesus. The greatest challenge is overcoming one's own sinful nature. Though the path of discipleship involves suffering, it leads to an eternal crown of glory. True success is found by losing one's life for Jesus, not gaining worldly achievements. The document aims to spur discussion on living a cross-centered life as a disciple of Christ.
Jesus predicts his death to his disciples three times - in Caesarea Philippi, Galilee, and on the road to Jerusalem. Each time he clearly states that he will be killed but rise again on the third day. The disciples do not understand and are filled with grief. When Jesus first predicts his death, Peter takes him aside and says "never Lord", but Jesus rebukes Peter, saying he is letting human concerns overrule God's concerns. The document discusses being prepared for trials by not being in denial, like the disciples were, and instead trusting in God's victory even in the face of suffering.
1. Jesus brings his disciples to Caesarea Philippi, an area known for pagan worship and immorality near underground springs believed to be gates to the underworld.
2. When Jesus asks his disciples who they believe him to be, Peter declares that Jesus is the Messiah and Son of God. Jesus tells Peter that this revelation was from God and that he will build his church upon Peter as the rock of revelation.
3. Jesus gives Peter and the disciples the keys to the kingdom, representing their authority to teach the gospel and open the doors of the kingdom to believers, binding what is forbidden and loosening what is allowed based on Christ's teachings.
This document provides a summary of Matthew 16:5-12 and discusses the key ideas around viral influences. It notes that both evil and God's power can spread virally. Jesus warns His disciples about the negative influence of some religious leaders, likening it to yeast. The disciples were initially ineffective "vaccines" against this, thinking carnally rather than spiritually. However, as they grew under Christ's guidance, they transformed into powerful "vaccines", spreading the gospel widely. The parallel is drawn to the current pandemic and need for effective vaccines to overcome deadly viruses, just as the kingdom of God will overcome evil influences.
This document provides an overview and analysis of Matthew 15:29-39, which describes Jesus feeding 4000 people with seven loaves of bread and a few small fish. It discusses the location in the Decapolis region, a primarily Gentile area, and compares it to the earlier feeding of 5000 in a Jewish area. It examines Jesus' focus on both Jews and Gentiles during this period and encourages readers to follow His example of being compelled by compassion to teach, heal, and provide for others spiritually and physically.
This document provides an analysis of the biblical passage where Jesus heals the daughter of a Canaanite woman who shows persistent faith. It examines Jesus' long journey to Tyre and Sidon, his long-term perspective to minister first to Jews, how he lingered before responding but instantly healed the daughter, and the long-term impact he had in that region. It also analyzes the woman's persistence in prayer, her positive attitude, and how she was perceptive in recognizing Jesus as the Son of David. The document encourages developing faith that scales up in the 21st century through having greater perception, pursuing things of true value persistently, and maintaining a positive outlook.
This document summarizes Matthew 15:1-20 and the background on Jewish traditions of handwashing. It discusses how the Pharisees accused Jesus' disciples of not following the tradition of handwashing. Jesus responds that the Pharisees invalidate God's commands with their own traditions. He says their worship is in vain as their hearts are far from God. The document provides historical context on handwashing in Jewish law and examines Christ's perspective on empty traditions versus true worship from the heart.
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Old Testament (OT) Journey 30-32 v. 2
1. GOD’S TOUCHPOINTS
Old Testament (OT) Journey
Lesson 30: Jeremiah, Jehovah throws
Old Testament Summary
The Patriarchal Ages
The Judges
The Reign of Royalty
The Prophetic Era
2. OT Journey- The Prophetic Era
• The Early Prophets
• Elijah, Elisha
• Isaiah, the Lord has Saved
• Jeremiah, Jehovah
throws
• Daniel, Highly Esteemed
of God
• Daniel, Visions of the
Future
• Ezekiel, the Watchman
• The Minor Prophets
• Israel Restored to Receive
Christ
3. Presentation Overview
Jeremiah, Jehovah throws
• Outline and Summary
• Jeremiah Purified
• Jeremiah and the Potter
• Jeremiah Prepared
• Jeremiah Prophecies Persecution
of Jews
• Jeremiah Pulverises Popularity
Prophets
• Jeremiah Prays, Preaches and
Laments
• Jeremiah Prophecies Messiah,
New Covenant
4. Preparation
• Read Jeremiah, Lamentations
• Study Jeremiah 31-33. Get learnings on the new
covenant.
• What does Jeremiah foretell on the future of Israel? Study
Jeremiah 18:1-12
6. Objectives
Key Theme: Divine judgment is at hand
Key Purpose -To:
Demonstrate God’s judgment over Judah as it gets
overthrown by its enemies
Highlight that this is only for purification purposes as God
waits for His people to repent
Unveil the promise of the Messiah (Jesus) and new
covenant as hope in darkness
8. Jeremiah’s Audience
Jeremiah proclaimed a message of:
• Doom to the rebels before the Babylonian
captivity (Jer. 1-39)
• Hope to the remnant who were
discouraged(Jer. 40-52) (Lamentations 3)
9. Jeremiah Authorship
• Jeremiah means “Jehovah
throws”
• Several ancient writers say
that Jeremiah was stoned to
death (by the Jews), in
Tahpanhes, Egypt.
• Jeremiah’s life spans pre-exile
and exile reflected in his
prophecies
10. Jeremiah the Man
• Jeremiah, facing intense persecution and rejection,
wanted to resign, but he had a burning desire to proclaim
God’s word ( Jeremiah 20:7-9)
• The pagan king of Babylon took better care of him
(Jeremiah 39:11,12)
• He was not allowed to marry (Jeremiah16:1-4)
• He completely identified with Israel’s sin (Lamentations)
• Jeremiah was finally exiled in Egypt (Jeremiah 43:1-7)
11. Jeremiah, Lamentations Outline
• Jeremiah dictated his words to his scribe, Baruch
(Jeremiah 36:1-4,27-32; 51:64)
• Not chronological, the books cover:
• Call of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1)
• Prophecies of doom (Jeremiah 2-29)
• Prophecies of hope (Jeremiah 30-33)
• Siege and fall of Jerusalem (Jeremiah 34-39)
• Jeremiah laments but hopes (Lamentations)
• Post Jerusalem fall (Jeremiah 40-44)
• Prophecies to foreign nations (Jeremiah 46-51)
• Fall of Jerusalem (Jeremiah 52)
12. Date of Jeremiah’s Books
• Jeremiah prophesied approximately 46 years,
627-580 B.C. The book Jeremiah was also
written during the time.
• Lamentations was likely written between 586 and
575 B.C., during or soon after Jerusalem’s fall
13. Jeremiah Commissioned
Jeremiah 1:9 Then the
LORD reached out his
hand and touched my
mouth and said to me, "I
have put my words in
your mouth”.
14. Jeremiah and the Potter
Whenever a pot turns out
badly, the potter simply
starts over.
Jeremiah 18:5
Then God’s Message
came to me: “Can’t I do
just as this potter
does, people of Israel?”
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=qsDrZF2lY4w
15. The Potter and the Clay
Jeremiah 11:14 “Do not
pray for this people..,
because I will not listen...
Jer 33:3 ‘Call to me and I
will answer you...’
• 4 I will slay in my anger
and wrath.. because of all
its wickedness.
• 6 “Nevertheless, I will
bring health and healing
to it
• 7 I will bring Judah and
Israel back from captivity
and will rebuild them.
16. The Potters Field [1]
Jeremiah, Zechariah Matthew
1 In Jeremiah 19:1 Chief priests
and elders purchase from the
potter a pot – a symbol of God’s
judgments against themselves
In Matt 27:7, chief priests
and elders purchase plot
– a symbol of God’s
judgment
2 In Jeremiah 19.10 the earthen
container bought from the potter
was cast down in front of his
opponents again in his case as a
symbol of judgment and as a
portent of destruction of
Jerusalem. Also refer Zechariah
11:12,13
In Matthew 26.15; 27:3,
5, Judas betrays Jesus
for 30 pieces of silver and
casts the 30 pieces of
silver down to the elders
in the temple
17. The Potters Field (Cont’d)
Jeremiah, Zechariah Matthew
3 In Jeremiah 19:6 the valley
where the casting down took
place had its name changed to
the Valley of Slaughter
In Matt 27:8, the field
bought by the chief priests
was known as field of
blood
4 And in Jeremiah 32:7-14 field’s
title deeds were put in an
earthen container similar to that
bought from the potter in
Jeremiah 19:1. This signified
that after judgment had come,
mercy would follow so that
fields would have value again
After Christ’s death and
subsequent judgment to
the Jews, mercy would
follow and they will be the
light of the nations once
again.
18. Jeremiah Prepared
Jeremiah 12:5 "If you
have raced with men
on foot and they have
worn you out, how can
you compete with
horses?
20. Hope in Despair
Lamentations 3: 22 The Lord’s loving
kindnesses indeed never cease,
For His compassions never fail.
23 They are new every morning;
Great is Your faithfulness.
21. Hope in Despair (Lamentations 3)
Right Response
Bear the
yoke
examine
Return to
God
22. All Powerful God
Lamentations 3: 37 Who is there who speaks and it comes
to pass, unless the Lord has commanded
it? 38 Is it not from the mouth of the Most High
That both good and ill go forth?
23. Jeremiah Pulverises Popularity Prophets
Jeremiah 23:16,17 “Don’t listen to
the sermons of the prophets.
It’s all hot air. Lies, lies, and more
lies.
They make it all up.
Not a word they speak comes
from me.
They preach their ‘Everything Will
Turn Out Fine’ sermon
to congregations with no taste
for God,
Their ‘Nothing Bad Will Ever Happen
to You’ sermon
to people who are set in their own
ways.– The Message
24. Jeremiah’s Prophesies Jesus’ Rule
Jeremiah 33:15 “‘In those
days and at that time I will
make a
righteous Branch
sprout from David’s line;
he will do what is just and
right in the land’
24
25. Jeremiah Prophecies Persecution of Jews
Jeremiah 30:7
Alas! For that
day is great,
So that none is like
it;
And it is the time of
Jacob’s trouble, But
he shall be saved out of
it.
26. Jeremiah’s Prophesies New Covenant
Jeremiah 31:33 "The days
are coming," declares the
LORD, "when I will make
a new covenant with
the people of Israel and
with the people of
Judah…. for they shall
all know me, from the
least of them to the
greatest, declares
the LORD. For I will forgive
their iniquity, and I will
remember their sin no
more.”
27. Jeremiah Prophesies Nations Uniting to
Worship Christ
Jeremiah 3:17 At that
time they will call
Jerusalem The Throne
of the Lord, and all
nations will gather
in Jerusalem to
honor the name of the
Lord. No longer will they
follow the stubbornness
of their evil hearts.
28. Jeremiah Prophecies Good Shepherds
Jeremiah 23:3 “I myself
will gather the remnant of
my flock out of all the
countries where I have
driven them 4 I will place
shepherds over
them who will
tend them, and they
will no longer be afraid or
terrified, nor will any be
missing,” declares the
Lord.
29. Jeremiah – Regathering of Israel
Jeremiah 23:7–8 “Therefore, behold, the days are coming,”
says the LORD, “that they shall no longer say, ‘As
the LORD lives who brought up the children of Israel from
the land of Egypt,’ but, ‘As the LORD lives who brought up
and led the descendants of the house of Israel from
the north country and from all the
countries where I had driven them.’ And they shall
dwell in their own land.” (NKJV)
30. Discussion
• What are common features of Jeremiah’s time and
today’s age
• How can we respond to God’s commission in the current
times to the saved? Unsaved?
• What responses can we expect from the saved?
Unsaved?
• What motivates the prophets to lead a lonely life of
constant rejection?
32. References: Babylonian Captivity
Date Deportation Captives Taken
605
(first year)*
First Nobles, Daniel
(2 K. 24:1; Dan. 1:1-2)
597
(seventh year)*
Second Jehoiachin,
Ezekiel
(2 K. 24:12; Jer.
52:28; Ezk. 1:1-2)
586
(nineteenth year)*
Third Jerusalem
(2 K. 25:8; Jer. 52:29)
582
(twenty-third year)*
Fourth
(Minor)
Small Group of
745 Jews
(Jer. 52:30)
* Years of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar
33. GOD’S TOUCHPOINTS
Old Testament (OT) Journey
Lesson 31: Daniel, Highly Esteemed by God
Old Testament Summary
The Patriarchal Ages
The Judges
The Reign of Royalty
The Prophetic Era
34. OT Journey- The Prophetic Era
• The Early Prophets
• Elijah, the Prophet who
never died
• Isaiah, the Lord has Saved
• Jeremiah, Jehovah Throws
• Daniel, Highly Esteemed
of God
• Daniel, Visions of the
Future
• Ezekiel, the Watchman
• The Minor Prophets
• Israel Restored to Receive
Christ
36. Daniel, Highly Esteemed of God
Presentation Overview
Daniel never compromised on
• Food
• Worship
• Integrity
• Prayer
• Wisdom
37. Daniel, Highly Esteemed of God
• Daniel is flashed as a model in the business/ professional
world for his unique combination of professional as well
as spiritual leadership.
• Above all, he was highly esteemed by God
Daniel 10:11 He said to me, “O Daniel, man of high
esteem, understand the words that I am about to tell you
and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you.”
Daniel 10:19 He said, “O man of high esteem, do not
be afraid. Peace be with you; take courage and be
courageous!”
38. Daniel - Authorship
1. The book directly states that Daniel
was the human author (Daniel 10:2,
12:4-5)
2. The author shows a remarkable
knowledge of Babylonian and Persian
customs and culture.
3. Jesus said Daniel was the author
(Matt 24:15).
39. Outline of Daniel
The traditional approach: chapters 1-6: historical
chapters 7-12: prophetic
The linguistic approach: chapter 1-2:4a: introduction
(in Hebrew)
chapters 2:4b-7: Aramaic
(referring to Gentiles)
chapters 8-12: Hebrew
(referring to Jews)
45. Why were Jewish Youths taken?
To:
• Secure Jehoiakim’s loyalty (hostages)
• Train future leaders in Babylonians ways.
• Remind Nebuchadnezzar of his success in battle.
• Bring the best and most gifted people into the empire.
Pool the best brains and abilities.
46. The Requirements
• Heritage – Royalty
• Age – “youths” (14-17 years old)
• Physical – “no defect” (healthy) “good-looking” (physically
appealing)
• Mental – “insight in all wisdom,” “knowers of knowledge,”
and “understanders of knowledge”
• Social – “ability to stand in the king’s court” (personality,
poise)
48. The Regimen
Daniel 1:5b “And
appointed that they
should be educated
three years at the end
of which they were to
enter the king’s
personal service”
49. The Language and Literature
Daniel 1:4b “and he ordered him to teach them the
literature and language of the Chaldeans
The Chaldeans accumulated literature included
omens, magical incantations, prayers, hymns,
myths, legends, scientific formulae for skills such
as glass-making, mathematics and astrology.
50. New Lifestyle
Daniel 1:5 And the king
appointed for them a daily
ration from the king’s
choice food and from the
wine which he drank
• To solicit good will and a
sense of obligation
• To insure that they were
healthy
• To get them accustomed
to the good life
51. New Loyalty
Name Meaning
Daniel (God is my
Judge)
Belteshazzar (Bel
protect his life
Hananiah (Yahweh is
gracious)
Shadrach (Aku is
exalted)
Mishael (Who is what
God is)
Meshach (Who is what
Aku is)
Azariah (Yahweh is my
help)
Abednego (Servant of
Nebo)
52. New Identity
It’s objective was:
To demonstrate control
A gesture giving credit
to the gods of Babylon
To further divorce and
alienate the young
men from their
background and
assimilate them into
Babylonian life.
53. Daniel’s Stand
While he excelled in his
work and knowledge of
the culture, when a
conflict arose
• He never
compromised
• He never allowed
himself to be
brainwashed
55. Daniel Refuses the King’s Food
But Daniel resolved
not to defile himself
with the royal food and
wine, and he asked the
chief official for
permission not to defile
himself this way. Daniel
1:8
56. God Gives them Wisdom
Daniel 1:17 To these four young men
God gave knowledge and
understanding of all kinds of literature
and learning. And Daniel could
understand visions and dreams of all
kinds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aK
7zpVU7bE
57. On Worship
• Daniel 3:12 But there are some Jews whom you
have set over the affairs of the province of
Babylon—Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego—
who pay no attention to you, Your Majesty. They
neither serve your gods nor worship the image of
gold you have set up.”
58. God Walks with them in the Fire
Daniel 3:25 He said,
“Look! I see four
men walking
around in the fire,
unbound and
unharmed, and the
fourth looks like a
son of the gods.”
59. God gave him Supreme Favour
Daniel 6:3 Then Daniel began distinguishing himself above
the administrators and the satraps because an
exceptional spirit was in him, and so the king planned to
appoint him over the whole kingdom.
61. On Integrity
Daniel 6:5Then these
men said, “We will not
find any pretext against
this Daniel unless we
find it in connection with
the law of his God.”
62. On Prayer
Daniel 6:10 Now when
Daniel learned that the
decree had been
published, he went
home.. Three times a
day he got down on his
knees and prayed,.. just
as he had done before.
63. On Prayer
In Chapter 8 and 9 we
see God’s seriousness in
responding to his prayer –
first through Gabriel and
next time probably Jesus
himself.
This is because he was
“highly esteemed” by
God.
Daniel 9:23 “and I have
come to tell you, for you
are highly esteemed”
Daniel 10:11 “O Daniel,
man of high esteem”
64. God closes the mouth of lions
Daniel 6:22a My
God sent his
angel, and he
shut the mouths
of the lions.
66. Daniel Continued
And Daniel continued even to the first
year of king Cyrus. Daniel 1:21
"As for you, go your way till the end.
You will rest, and then at the end of the
days you will rise to receive your
allotted inheritance.“ Daniel 12:13
Daniel survived through the reign of
three kings – a long blessed life
67. Discussion
• What were Daniel’s faith survival secrets in a foreign
regime?
• What prevents us from taking the stand of Daniel? How
can we change our stance?
• In a corrupt world, how do we achieve the longevity that
Daniel did?
68. GOD’S TOUCHPOINTS
Old Testament (OT) Journey
Lesson 32: Daniel: Visions of the Future
Old Testament Summary
The Patriarchal Ages
The Judges
The Reign of Royalty
The Prophetic Era
69. OT Journey- The Prophetic Era
• The Early Prophets
• Elijah, the Prophet who
Never Died
• Isaiah, the Lord has saved
• Jeremiah, Jehovah Throws
• Daniel, Highly Esteemed of
God
• Daniel, Visions of the
Future
• Ezekiel, the Watchman
• The Minor Prophets
• Israel Restored to Receive
Christ
71. Presentation Overview
• Nebuchadnezzar’s visions
• Belshazzar – writing on the wall
• Daniel’s visions
• 4 beasts (ch 7)
• Ram and goat (ch 8), Gabriel’s explanation
• Gabriel’s response to prayer (ch 9) – 70 weeks
• God’s response to prayer (ch 10-12)
72. Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream - Idol
Dream of Nebuchadnezzar,
King of Babylon interpreted by
Daniel after vision.
Kingdoms of the earth: Daniel
2:39-46
• Babylon (gold)
• Medo-Persia (silver)
• Greek - 4 part (bronze)
• Rome (iron)
• Divided kingdom (iron and
clay)
• God’s kingdom
72
73. Other Royal Visions
These are more short
term:
• Nebuchadnazzar’s
second vision
• God brings down the
great King
• Balshazzar’s sees
writing on wall
• Kingdom given to
Medes and Persians
74. Daniel’s vision of four beasts – ch 7
• Lion with eagle’s wings
• Bear
• Leopard – 4 heads
• Beast-10 horns
representing world
powers from which
antichrist emerges – (1
very powerful horn)
destroying 3 kingdoms
• Christ’s kingdom rules
earth
75. Daniel’s vision of ram and goat – ch 8
Gabriel’s interpretation
• Ram with 2 horns –
Medes, Persians
• Goat – Greece
• One powerful horn –
Alexander
• Little horn – Antichrist
desecrates sanctuary for
2300 days
76. The Antichrist Daniel 8
Daniel’s Revelation New Testament Revelation
Vs 24 He will become very
strong, but not by his own
power.
Rev 13:2 ... and the dragon gave him his
power, and his seat, and great authority.
Vs 24 He will cause
astounding devastation and
will succeed in whatever he
does.
Rev 13:3-4 All the world wondered after the
beast... they worshipped the beast, saying,
Who is like the beast? Who is able to make
war with him?
Vs 24 He will destroy the
mighty men and the holy
people
Rev 13:7 And it was given unto him to make
war with the saints, and to overcome them.
77. The Antichrist Daniel 8
Daniel’s
Revelation
New Testament Revelation
Vs 25 He will cause
deceit to prosper,
and he will consider
himself superior.
Rev 13:5,13-14 It performs great signs... it deceives
those who dwell on earth.
2nd Thes 2:3-4,9-10 ... who opposes and exalts
himself against every so-called god or object of
worship...
Vs 25 When they
feel secure, he will
destroy many and
take his stand
against the Prince
of princes
1 Thess 5:2 While people are saying, "There is peace
and security," then sudden destruction will come upon
them..
Rev 19:19 And I saw the beast and the kings of the
earth with their armies gathered to make war against
him who was sitting on the horse (Jesus – the King of
Kings)
Vs 25 Yet he will be
destroyed, but not
by human power.
2 Thess 2:8 The lawless one will be revealed, whom
the Lord Jesus will kill with the breath of his mouth and
bring to nothing by the appearance of his coming.
78. Daniel and Gabriel – 70 weeks (Daniel 9)
24 “Seventy weeks have been decreed for your people and
your holy city, to finish the transgression, to make an end of
sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring in everlasting
righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint
the most holy place. 25 So you are to know and discern
that from the issuing of a decree to restore and
rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince there
will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks; it will be built
again, with plaza and moat, even in times of distress. 26
Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be
cut off (killed) and have nothing (but not
for himself),
79. One interpretation of 70 weeks (Dan 9)
• In Ezra 7 Artexerxes gives decree to rebuild temple in 457
BC.
• In Nehemiah 2 in 444 BC Artexerxes [4] gave decree to
rebuild walls of Jerusalem.
• The first 69 weeks (of years ie. 69*7 years), starting 444
BC. refer to the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and using Jewish
calendar could date to death of Christ (anointed one).
80. Interpretation of 70 weeks (Daniel 9)
• .. and the people of the prince who is to come
will destroy the city and the
sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even
to the end there will be war;
desolations are determined. V 26
• There appears to be a gap after the 69th week during
which Jerusalem and the temple is destroyed. There are
wars and desolation for the Jews.[1]
• The end is (v 27), Christ’s final and ultimate victory The
description of the final 7 years also seems to map to the 7
years of tribulation in ch 12, with the desolating sacrilege
in the temple / abomination of desolation.
81. Vision (ch 10)
Daniel sees a man – probably Jesus
5 ..man dressed in linen, whose waist was girded with a
belt of pure gold of Uphaz. 6 .. his eyes were like flaming
torches, his arms and feet like the gleam of polished
bronze, and the sound of his words like the sound of a
tumult. Daniel 10
Compare with John’s vision of Jesus in Revelation
..like a son of man, clothed in a robe.. girded across His
chest with a golden sash. 14 .. His eyes were like a flame
of fire. 15 His feet were like burnished bronze, when it has
been made to glow in a furnace, and His voice was like the
sound of many waters. Rev 1
82. Vision (ch 11)
Prophesy on:
• Rise and fall of Babylon, Persia, Greece (with division into
four), Antiochus; desolating sacrilege. Dan 11:1-35 – this
happened before Christ’s first coming
• Bridge (time gap from Christ’s time till 7 years prior to
second coming) - 35 Some of those who have insight will
fall, in order to refine, purge and make them pure until
the end time; because it is still to come at the appointed
time. V 35
• Antichrist, desolating sacrilege; final war, his final
destruction. v. 36 onward. (last 7 years, tribulation Christ’s
second coming)
83. Vision (ch 12)
• Great tribulation, rapture and judgment. (v 1-3) – this is a
description of those last 7 years
• Time frame: 3.5 years (time, times and half a time), till
(another) desolating sacrilege (first one was before
Christ’s first coming, second, before Christ’s second
coming)/ “1290 days till holy people are shattered.”
• Another 3.5 yrs- 1330 days for Christ’s complete victory.
• After this His royal reign of 1000 years will commence on
this earth – which will never be the same
84. Confusions in Daniel
• There are two similar sets of events prior to Christ’s first
coming and prior to Christ’s second coming which could
be confusing as there are:
• >1 anointed one/ prince (in 70 weeks) in different versions
• >1 reference to Rome – past and futuristic
• >1 King of North and King of South (in fact there are
several of these world powers referred as King of North
and King of South over the ages)– past and futuristic
• >1 abomination of desolation or desolating sacrilege –
past and futuristic
85. Confusions in Daniel
• > 1 period of 7 years (last vision) – also 2300 days (ram
and goat vision)
• > 1 period of 3.5 yrs (approx) – 1290, 1330 days, time,
times, half a time – past and futuristic. (last vision)
• Last week of 70 weeks could describe both first and
second coming of Christ (ch 9:24,25) – dual referencing
• In ch. 12 righteous and wicked rise in one sentence (in
Revelation there is 1000 years in between these two
events)
• These apparent confusions are actually dual referencing –
similar events reoccurring – a biblical pattern
86. In the interim…
But you, Daniel, keep this prophecy a
secret; seal up the book until the time
of the end, when many will rush here
and there, and knowledge will increase.
– Daniel 12:4
Even Daniel may have been confused and only
now we are beginning to piece things together.
Knowledge will continue to increase for the
anointed ones as time goes by.
87. Recap – Royal Visions
Long Term Vision – Powers through the ages till Christ reigns
• Nebuchadnezzar’s first vision: The idol represented Babylon,
Persia, Greece, Rome, (+ revived Rome – current age),
God’s rule
Short Term Visions – occurred during their reigns
• Nebuchadnezzar’s second vision: tree followed by his fall
• Belshazzar – writing on the wall followed by his fall
88. Recap – Daniel’s Visions
• 4 beasts (ch 7) Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome,
(+revived Rome – current age), God’s rule
• Ram and goat (ch 8) Gabriel’s explanation: Babylon,
Persia, Greece, desolating sacrilege, Antichrist rise
and fall, Christ’s rule.
• Daniel’s prayer and Gabriel’s response (ch 9) – 70
weeks: rise and fall of Jerusalem, Christ’s death,
desolating sacrilage, Antichrist.
• Daniel’s prayer and God’s response (ch 10) Babylon
Persia, Greece, Ch 11 (Antiochus, desolating
sacrilages, Antichrist), Ch 12 End times
89. Discussion
1. What gave Daniel’s prayers such power that God’s
response was so prominent.
2. Why does God want to hide the future? (12 v 4,10)
3. What are some common aspects of all dreams (other
than short term)? What can we learn?
4. What lessons can we learn from Daniel’s life and
influence (on heaven and earth)?
90. Xerxes (Persia), Philip, Alexander
(Greece)
• 2 And now I will tell you the truth. Behold, three more
kings are going to arise in Persia. Then a fourth will gain
far more riches than all of them; as soon as he becomes
strong through his riches, he will arouse the whole empire
against the realm of Greece. 3 And a mighty king will
arise, and he will rule with great authority and do as he
pleases.
91. Greece: Ptolemy, Seleucus, Lysimachus,
Cassander
• 4 But as soon as he has arisen, his kingdom will be
broken up and parceled out toward the four points of the
compass, though not to his own descendants, nor
according to his authority which he wielded, for his
sovereignty will be uprooted and given to others besides
them.
92. Ptolemy, called Soter, King of Egypt
• 5 “Then the king of the
South will grow strong,
along with one of his princes
who will gain ascendancy
over him and obtain
dominion; his domain will be
a great dominion indeed.
93. Antiochus 2, Laodice, Bernice (Ptolemy’s
daughter)
• 6 After some years they will
form an alliance, and the
daughter of the king of the
South will come to the king of
the North to carry out a
peaceful arrangement. But
she will not retain her position
of power, nor will he remain
with his [l]power, but she will
be given up, along with those
who brought her in and the
one who sired her as well as
he who supported her in those
times.
94. Bernice’s brother, Ptolemy III (South),
Selucus II, (North)
• 7 But one of the descendants of
her line will arise in his place,
and he will come against their
army and enter the fortress of
the king of the North, and he
will deal with them and display
great strength. 8 Also their gods
with their metal images and
their precious vessels of silver
and gold he will take into
captivity to Egypt, and he on his
part will [o]refrain from
attacking the king of the North
for some years. 9 Then the
latter will enter the realm of the
king of the South, but will return
to his own land.
95. Selucus III, Antiochus III (north), Ptolemy
IV (south) – Battle of Raphia
• attacks with 20000 killing tens of
thousands:
• 10 “His sons will [q]mobilize and
assemble a multitude of great
forces; and one of them will keep on
coming and overflow and pass
through, that he may [r]again wage
war up to his very fortress.
• 11 The king of the South will be
enraged and go forth and fight
[s]with the king of the North. Then
the latter will raise a great multitude,
but that multitude will be given into
the hand of the former. 12 When the
multitude is carried away, his heart
will be lifted up, and he will cause
tens of thousands to fall; yet he will
not prevail.
96. Ptolemy Epiphenes attacked by Antiochus
III + Philip (Macedonia) +Jews
• 13 For the king of the North
will again raise a greater
multitude than the former, and
[u]after an interval of some
years he will [v]press on with
a great army and much
equipment. 14 “Now in those
times many will rise up
against the king of the South;
the violent ones among your
people will also lift themselves
up in order to fulfill the vision,
but they will fall down.
97. Antiochus the great captures Judea over Egypt,
gives daughter Cleopatra to Ptolemy Epiphenes
• 15 Then the king of the North will come, cast
up a siege ramp and capture a well-fortified
city; and the forces of the South will not stand
their ground, not even their choicest troops,
for there will be no strength to make a stand.
16 But he who comes against him will do as
he pleases, and no one will be able to
withstand him; he will also stay for a time in
the y]Beautiful Land, with destruction in his
hand. 17 He will set his face to come with the
power of his whole kingdom, bringing with
him a proposal of peace which he will put into
effect; he will also give him the daughter of
women to ruin it. But she will not take a stand
for him or be on his side. 18 Then he will turn
his face to the coastlands and capture many.
But a commander will put a stop to his scorn
against him; moreover, he will repay him for
his scorn. 19 So he will turn his face toward
the fortresses of his own land, but he will
stumble and fall and be found no more.
98. Selucus IV poisoned by tax collector Hellodorus. Rise
ofAntiochus Epiphenes, banquet with Ptolemy III (Dual)
• 20 “Then in his place one will arise who will send an
oppressor through the Jewel of his kingdom; yet
within a few days he will be shattered, though not in
anger nor in battle. 21 In his place a despicable
person will arise, on whom the honor of kingship has
not been conferred, but he will come in a time of
tranquility and seize the kingdom by intrigue. 22 The
overflowing forces will be flooded away before him
and shattered, and also the prince of the covenant.
23 After an alliance is made with him he will practice
deception, and he will go up and gain power with a
small force of people. 24 In a time of tranquility he
will enter the richest parts of the realm, and he will
accomplish what his fathers never did, nor his
ancestors; he will distribute plunder, booty and
possessions among them, and he will devise his
schemes against strongholds, but only for a time. 25
He will stir up his strength and courage against the
king of the South with a large army; so the king of
the South will mobilize an extremely large and
mighty army for war; but he will not stand, for
schemes will be devised against him. 26 Those who
eat his choice food will destroy him, and his army will
overflow, but many will fall down slain. 27 As for both
kings, their hearts will be intent on evil, and they will
speak lies to each other at the same table; but it will
not succeed, for the end is still to come at the
appointed time
99. Antiochus Epiphenes, plunders and desecrates
temple, massacres Jews (Dual)
• 28 Then he will return to his land with
much plunder; but his heart will be set
against the holy covenant, and he will take
action and then return to his own land.
• 29 “At the appointed time he will return and
come into the South, but this last time it will
not turn out the way it did before. 30 For
ships of Kittim will come against him;
therefore he will be disheartened and will
return and become enraged at the holy
covenant and take action; so he will come
back and show regard for those who
forsake the holy covenant. 31 Forces from
him will arise, desecrate the sanctuary
fortress, and do away with the regular
sacrifice. And they will set up the
abomination of desolation. 32 By smooth
words he will [ao]turn to godlessness those
who act wickedly toward the covenant, but
the people who know their God will display
strength and take action.
100. Antiochus Epiphanes, gap referring to
present
• 32 By smooth words he will turn to
godlessness those who act wickedly
toward the covenant, but the people who
know their God will display strength and
take action.
• 33 Those who have insight among the
people will give understanding to the
many; yet they will fall by sword and by
flame, by captivity and by plunder for
many days. 34 Now when they fall they
will be granted a little help, and many
will join with them in hypocrisy. 35 Some
of those who have insight will fall, in
order to refine, purge and make them
pure until the end time; because it is still
to come at the appointed time.
101. Antiochus, Future Antichrist -Dual
• 36 “Then the king will do as he pleases, and he will exalt
and magnify himself above every god and will speak
monstrous things against the God of gods; and he will
prosper until the indignation is finished, for that which is
decreed will be done. 37 He will show no regard for the
gods of his fathers or for the desire of women, nor will he
show regard for any other god; for he will magnify
himself above them all. 38 But instead he will honor a
god of fortresses, a god whom his fathers did not know;
he will honor him with gold, silver, costly stones and
treasures. 39 He will take action against the strongest of
fortresses with the help of a foreign god; he will give great
honor to those who acknowledge him and will cause them
to rule over the many, and will parcel out land for a price.
102. The Future Antichrist
• 40 “At the end time the king of the South will collide with him,
and the king of the North will storm against him with chariots,
with horsemen and with many ships; and he will enter
countries, overflow them and pass through. 41 He will also
enter the Beautiful Land, and many countries will fall; but these
will be rescued out of his hand: Edom, Moab and the
foremost of the sons of Ammon. 42 Then he will stretch out his
hand against other countries, and the land of Egypt will not
escape. 43 But he will gain control over the hidden treasures of
gold and silver and over all the precious things of Egypt; and
Libyans and Ethiopians will follow at his heels. 44 But rumors
from the East and from the North will disturb him, and he will go
forth with great wrath to destroy and annihilate many. 45 He will
pitch the tents of his royal pavilion between the seas and the
beautiful Holy Mountain; yet he will come to his end, and no
one will help him.
• Ref Rev 12:13-16
103. Rapture, Tribulation, Second coming (Ch
12)
• 12 “Now at that time Michael, the great prince who stands
guard over the sons of your people, will arise. And there
will be a time of distress such as never occurred since
there was a nation until that time; and at that time your
people, everyone who is found written in the book, will be
rescued. 2 Many of those who sleep in the dust of the
ground will awake, these to everlasting life, but the others
to disgrace and everlasting contempt.
104. God’s eternal Kingdom
• 3 Those who have insight will shine brightly like the
brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead
the many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.
105. • 4 But as for you, Daniel, conceal these words and seal up
the book until the end of time; many will go back and
forth, and knowledge will increase.”