Daniel 7-9; Psalm 91; John 19
God gives Daniel several visions revealing the future history of the kingdoms that will dominate the world. These visions correspond to what was shown to Nebuchadnezzar in the form of a large statue.
The vision of the Ancient of Days and "One like a Son of Man" parallels the stone cut out without human hands, which shattered the statue and filled the world. In Daniel 7, the Son of Man receives authority from the Ancient of Days (Dan. 7:14). In the Gospels, Jesus Christ often calls Himself the Son of Man, emphasizing the fulfillment of prophecies about the Messiah.
Like many other Old Testament prophecies, the prophecies in these chapters do not distinguish the gap between Christ's first and second comings, presenting the events of these two periods as following one another. Therefore, the Antichrist's activity is presented as coming immediately after the Roman Empire, even though the time of building the Church or the times of the Gentiles lies between the first and second comings. This is highlighted in the vision of the seventy weeks, with the final week set apart.
Daniel's prayer in Daniel 9 is an example of a prayer of repentance offered for the nation. Daniel knows the Scriptures and prays according to God's will. Understanding that the time of captivity has passed, he asks God for forgiveness and the return of the people.
The final verses of Daniel 9 provide a detailed prophecy about Christ's first coming, His death and resurrection, and the Great Tribulation that will precede His second coming.
Psalm 91
One of the most famous psalms speaks of God's protection for those who trust in Him: "Because he loves Me," says the Lord, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges My name" (Psalm 91:14).
John 19
It was a great and paradoxical confrontation. The Son of God stood before the ruler of the world at that time, a representative of the Roman Empire. Pilate claimed to have authority over Jesus, while the real authority belonged to Christ. Although Pilate understood that Jesus was innocent and tried to release Him, he ultimately failed to do so.
Jesus was crucified as the King of the Jews. John emphasizes that numerous Old Testament prophecies were fulfilled during His crucifixion.
The vision of the Ancient of Days and "One like a Son of Man" parallels the stone cut out without human hands, which shattered the statue and filled the world. In Daniel 7, the Son of Man receives authority from the Ancient of Days (Dan. 7:14). In the Gospels, Jesus Christ often calls Himself the Son of Man, emphasizing the fulfillment of prophecies about the Messiah.
Like many other Old Testament prophecies, the prophecies in these chapters do not distinguish the gap between Christ's first and second comings, presenting the events of these two periods as following one another. Therefore, the Antichrist's activity is presented as coming immediately after the Roman Empire, even though the time of building the Church or the times of the Gentiles lies between the first and second comings. This is highlighted in the vision of the seventy weeks, with the final week set apart.
Daniel's prayer in Daniel 9 is an example of a prayer of repentance offered for the nation. Daniel knows the Scriptures and prays according to God's will. Understanding that the time of captivity has passed, he asks God for forgiveness and the return of the people.
The final verses of Daniel 9 provide a detailed prophecy about Christ's first coming, His death and resurrection, and the Great Tribulation that will precede His second coming.
Psalm 91
One of the most famous psalms speaks of God's protection for those who trust in Him: "Because he loves Me," says the Lord, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges My name" (Psalm 91:14).
John 19
It was a great and paradoxical confrontation. The Son of God stood before the ruler of the world at that time, a representative of the Roman Empire. Pilate claimed to have authority over Jesus, while the real authority belonged to Christ. Although Pilate understood that Jesus was innocent and tried to release Him, he ultimately failed to do so.
Jesus was crucified as the King of the Jews. John emphasizes that numerous Old Testament prophecies were fulfilled during His crucifixion.
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