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the 2 s topwatches. Focus: Daniel 9:20-27 Sir Isaac Newton : We can stake the truth of Christianity on this prophecy alone because it accurately predicted 5 centuries before when Jesus would come . Backbone of Biblical Prophecy.
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Focus: Daniel 9:20-27 Sir Isaac Newton: We can stake the truth of Christianity on this prophecy alone because it accurately predicted 5 centuries before when Jesus would come. Backbone of Biblical Prophecy
Daniel 9:20 – 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.
Context 9:1-19 – Daniel’s Prayer Jeremiah 25:11 – This entire land will become a desolate wasteland. Israel and her neighboring lands will serve the king of Babylon for seventy years. 9:20-27 – God’s Answer
Why the Captivity and why 70 years? 2 Chronicles 36:21 – So the message of the Lord spoken through Jeremiah was fulfilled. The land finally enjoyed its Sabbath rest, lying desolate until the seventy years were fulfilled, just as the prophet had said. • 7 X 70 = 490 years • 70 Sabbath Years in 490 years
Daniel 9:21 – 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.
Daniel 9:21 – 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.
Daniel 9:21 – 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.
Daniel 9:23b. . . and I have come to tell you, for you are greatly beloved[by God] . . . Jude 21– Keep yourselves in the love of God . . . John 14:15– If you love Me, obey My commandments. 2 Chronicles 25:2 –Amaziahdid what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight, but not wholeheartedly.
22 He explained to me, "Daniel, I have come here to give you insight and understanding. 23 The moment you began praying, a command was given. And now I am here to tell you what it was, for you are very precious to God. Listen carefully so that you can understand the meaning of your vision.” • Just asking, “When . . .?” Have you ever received an answer while you were praying?
Outline v. 24 – Summary v. 25 – 1st 69 weeks v. 26 – the Church Age v. 27 – the 70thweek
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.
What is the Subject of the Prophecy? 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.
6 Phases of Redemption 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.
6 Phases of Redemption 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.
What is the Timeframe of this prophecy? 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.
What is a week? • shavuim = seven NLT: 24a – A period of seventy sets of seven has been decreed for your people and your holy city . . . • seven = dozen (similar to) • seven refers to years (context) • 70 sets X 7 years = 490 years • 490 years until the Messiah sets up His Kingdom • 490 year past & 490 years into the future
24a –Seventy weeks [70 sets of 7 years] are determined for your people . . . • determined = to be cut out What’s a year? • Jewish Lunar Calendar = 360 days
25 Now listen and understand! Seven sets of seven plus sixty-two sets of seven will pass from the time the command is given to rebuild Jerusalem until a ruler—the Anointed One—comes. Jerusalem will be rebuilt with streets and strong defenses, despite the perilous times.
25 Now listen and understand! Seven sets of seven plus sixty-two sets of seven will pass from the time the command is given to rebuild Jerusalem until a ruler—the Anointed One—comes. Jerusalem will be rebuilt with streets and strong defenses, despite the perilous times. 2 Divisions of 7’s (breaks down 490 years) • 7 sets X 7 = 49 years • 62 sets X 7 = 434 years
7 sets of 7 years = 49 years • Jewish Stopwatch Starts Ticking • 2 Stopwatches: Jewish & the Church 25b –From the time the decree to rebuild the city of Jerusalem is given . . . • 49 years to rebuild. • Rebuilt in perilous times.
62 sets of 7 years = 434 years 25 Now listen and understand! Seven sets of seven plus sixty-two sets of seven will pass from the time the command is given to rebuild Jerusalem until a ruler—the Anointed One—comes. Jerusalem will be rebuilt with streets and strong defenses, despite the perilous times. • 49 years + 434 years = 483 years = Triumphal Entry
62 sets of 7 years = 434 years 25 Now listen and understand! Seven sets of seven plus sixty-two sets of seven will pass from the time the command is given to rebuild Jerusalem until a ruler—the Anointed One—comes. Jerusalem will be rebuilt with streets and strong defenses, despite the perilous times. • 49 years + 434 years = 483 years = Triumphal Entry • Anointed One = Meshiach= Messiah
When did the actual decree go forth to rebuild the city of Jerusalem? Nehemiah 2:1 – And it came to pass in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes . . . • 465 BC – 20 = 445 BC (or 444 BC) • 445 BC + 483 years = 32 AD (or 33 AD)
25 Now listen and understand! Seven sets of seven plus sixty-two sets of seven will pass from the time the command is given to rebuild Jerusalem until a ruler—the Anointed One—comes. Jerusalem will be rebuilt with streets and strong defenses, despite the perilous times. • 483 years X 360 days = 173,880 days • Nisan 10, 32 AD = April 5, 32 AD = Triumphal Entry
Luke 19:41-42 –But as they came closer to Jerusalem and Jesus saw the city ahead, He began to weep. 42 "How I wish today that you of all people would understand the way to peace. But now it is too late, and peace is hidden from your eyes.
43 “Before long your enemies will build ramparts against your walls and encircle you and close in on you from every side. 44 They will crush you into the ground, and your children with you. Your enemies will not leave a single stone in place, because you did not accept your opportunity for salvation.”
Conclusion 2 Stopwatches • Jewish Stopwatch was paused at Crucifixion • Church Stopwatch started . . . • Church Stopwatch will stop at the Rapture. • Jewish Stopwatch will restart for the next 7 years until the 2nd Coming of Jesus.
If God is that exact about His predictions of past events, why should we believe that it will be any different in the future?