Some are afraid of this chapter because of its historical accuracy. It is a detailed description of hundreds of years yet future to Daniel. In fact, it raises the question for all of us, “Is this prophecy guided by an all-knowing God?”
“‘The king shall act as he pleases. He shall exalt himself and consider himself greater than any god, and shall speak horrendous things against the God of gods. He shall prosper until the period of wrath is completed, for what is determined shall be done.”
Daniel 11:36 NRSVA
- Closing ThoughtsJosee gives us some inspiring parting thoughts at the end of these Bible study series on the Books of Revelation and Daniel.
- Daniel 12Daniel chapter 12 covers much, and it has vital things to say to us. The time periods mentioned resonate with Christ’s time periods in the Book of Revelation and add to ‘the ring of truth’. Dear, faithful Daniel hears these words about himself in the last verse of the book, “But you, go your way and rest; you shall rise for your reward at the end of the days”.
- Daniel 11Some are afraid of this chapter because of its historical accuracy. It is a detailed description of hundreds of years yet future to Daniel. In fact, it raises the question for all of …
- Daniel 10In Daniel chapter 10, we, with Daniel, see a vision that the apostle John might have recognised. Both Daniel and John saw things that ‘took their breath away’ and that no one else had ever seen, where Christ’s involvement is clearly evident.
- Daniel 9, Part 2Daniel chapter 9, Part 2 – “The Seventy Sevens”. It’s amazing what a prayer can release! Daniel’s prayer is heard in heaven and he finds out that he is “greatly beloved” by God and as a reward is given an important glimpse into the future.