These show that prophecies have been fulfilled in prophetic time, and that these same prophecies will be repeated. No major changes have been made in the seventhday adventist. In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniel s dreams. Daniel 12 is a continuation of the angels words to daniel. Time prophecies in daniel 12 biblical research institute. The jews used to say, when elias comes he will tell us all things. Overall, daniel 11 12 is a milder version of what happens during the appointed time of the end. Instead of the temple being destroyed in daniel 89, it is only profaned in 11 12 by the setting up of an idol in the holy place 11.
Daniel chapter 11 comes to a dramatic climax with this final attack against gods people. The book of daniel lesson 10 chap 10, 11, 12 by walter c. We believe the biblical account is true, but some question the dating. The end times at that time michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise.
Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Instead of the temple being destroyed in daniel 89, it is only profaned in 1112 by the setting up of an idol in the holy place 11. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This book is part of a 9volume set that includes seven volumes of the sda bible commentary, the sda bible dictionary and a special supplement to the commentary, volume 7a which contains pertinent ellen g. For a long time we have had interpretive difficulties with this part of the book.
Quoting a passage from the book, jesus christ mentions daniel as author matt. Daniel 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The last three chapters of daniel 1012 form one final vision and the most complete revelation daniel received. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 12 and more. In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends. The years daniel mentions put this prophecy around 535 b. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9.
Daniel must now shut up the words and seal the book because the time would be long ere. Apr 30, 2017 we provide sda book of daniel commentary 1. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the bookwill be delivered. In the early 1800s, many honest and godly bible students around the world, independent of one another, begin to unravel the correct meaning of the book of daniel. Oct 22, 2012 prophecy of daniel 12 stephen bohr sermon. Daniel was confused because although he now witnessed that, with the advent of darius the 70 years to the babylonian subjugation were over in fulfillment of jeremiah 25. The greatest tribute we can pay to our spiritual forefathers is to advance the knowledge of bible prophecy which they handed down to us. At that time michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people. For instance, the sealing of the book and the increase in knowledge begin. The introducing of daniel to the king, and his request to him to read and expound the writing. This is a blessing pronounced upon the people of god who endure until the 1,335 days, that is, to the period beginning 1,335 days before christs coming. Pbe sda bible commentary esther and daniel flashcards. Thompsonville seventhday adventist church 42,7 views.
Rejecting the traditional adventist understanding, such individuals claim that both timeperiods comprise literal days and not days which represent. Ministers should present the sure word of prophecy as the foundation of the faith of seventhday adventists, declared ellen white. Click here to download daniel 12 keynote presentation. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. The proper conclusion to the great revolutions predicted in this and the following chapters is the general resurrection, of which the beginning of this chapter to be literally understood gives some intimation, dan 12. Daniel and revelation prophecies lesson study guides. Leatherman religion department southern adventist university statement of the problem it is clearly evident that the final three chapters of the book of daniel contain unique problems. Authorship of book of acts luke, the writer of the book of acts, and theophilus, to whom it is addressed, had been pleasantly associated. Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. Thus, scholars see in these verses a picture of satan, through the papacy, putting itself between the seas the people and the glorious holy mountain gods true church and christs sanctuary ministry in heaven. Jews for judaism daniel 9 a true biblical interpretation. A study of the book of daniel versebyverse at the hendersonville seventhday adventist church on may 1, 2018.
Daniel 8 continues the trend in chapters 2 and 7, this time. Daniel 11 is not understood nearly as well as daniel 2, 7 and 8. Resurrection in daniel 12 and its contribution to the theology of the. Sep 19, 20 part 1 the four beast kingdoms mike bickle endtime studies in the book of daniel duration. But you, daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end. Every one that shall be found written in the book all that truly fear, love, and obey the lord, on the phrase, written in the book, the book of life, etc. What do the 1,290 and 1,335 days represent daniel 12. They are closed up and sealed, that is, the discovery designed to be made by them is now fully settled and completed. It takes the believer to the highwater mark of christian hopethe assurance of the resurrection of the dead. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. Obviously from his study of the book of daniel, including chapter 12.
Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. But the good news is that victory is assured for gods faithful followers. It includes the sevenvolume seventhday adventist bible commentary, the twovolume seventhday adventist encyclopedia, as well as the single volumes seventhday adventist bible dictionary, seventhday adventist bible students source book and handbook of seventhday adventist theology. Verses 14 it is usual with the prophets, when they foretel the grievances of the church, to furnish it at the same time with proper antidotes, a remedy for every malady. According to the sda bible commentary, daniel theme, which 2 events of the book of daniel led nebuchadnezzar to admit that the god of heaven delivered his servants in daniel. As a result, they will lead many others to faith and righteousness. Daniel 12 is the crowning chapter of this prophecy, as well as its conclusion.
Daniel 1 commentary verse by verse commentary bible study. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. And at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy. Daniel chapter 10 describes a cosmic struggle between god and satan. In order to synchronize the beginning of the prophecy with a specific event, the period is extended by adding an extra monthinstead of 42 months 1260 days we now have. It is usual with the prophets, when they foretel the troubles of the church, to furnish it, at the same time, with proper supports and consolations. Daniel, being turned out of his place, lived privately, and sought not any opportunity to come into notice again. But thou, o daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end. Commentary on the book of daniel mountain view, ca. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history bookit tells the present and future just as clearly. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. They focus in particular on the pressure two nations would place on israel, but the twelfth chapter of daniel assures that israel will be delivered in that final day daniels final vision begins with a date formula, just as it also appeared in 1. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. In the book of daniel, chapters 10, 11, and 12 are a part of one revelation. The study of the prophecies of daniel and revelation is important to the spiritual dynamics of the seventhday adventist church. Daniel begins the book with the simple statement that in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim, king of judah, 607 b. Every one that shall be found written in the book whose names are. Daniel 12 kjv commentary 1 and at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. The book falls into two clearly distinguishable parts, the first chs. To tell the truth, i hesitated about making a condensed commentary because it. Let us consider some specific reasons why we should extend our understanding of daniels last prophecychapters 10 to 12. Daniel 12 niv the end times at that time bible gateway.
In the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah, nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came to. He also connected the time periods of daniel 12 with the 2300 days of daniel 8. Bible commentary seventhday adventistegw vol 18 pdf. Daniel 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. According to the sda bible commentary, daniel, authorship, what does understanding the rise and fall of each nation in chapters 7 12 in terms of the principles in. For every christian believer this testimony should be convincing evidence. Pdf adventist eschatological identity and the interpretations of the. Its easy to download and install to your mobile phone.
Daniel 12 outlines the final events of earths history print info. Daniel 10 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation, even to that time. Daniel is then commanded to shut up the words and to seal the book to the time of the end, dan 12. Daniel 12 explanation verse by verse how long until the end of the wonders. Daniel 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Doug batchelor study on daniel 12 with literal, future. Daniel 7 parallels and expands upon chapter 2, revealing both the papal phase of the roman empire an. 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.
First, it needs to be emphasized that the vision concludes in 12. Let us consider some specific reasons why we should extend our understanding of daniel s last prophecychapters 10 to 12. Overall, daniel 1112 is a milder version of what happens during the appointed time of the end. And at that time michael shall stand up michael the archangel, as has already been observed, was ever reputed the guardian of the jewish people. White and the interpretation of daniel and revelation. Daniel 12 new international version niv the end times. Daniel himself received 4 visions which described in the second half of daniel, chapters 712 da 7. The prophecies of daniel and the revelation should be. Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
The interpretation of the 1,290 days and 1,335 days of daniel 12. Daniel chapter 2 outlines human history from the mid6th century bc until the return of jesus christ. In the third year of the reign of belshazzar the king a vision appeared to me, daniel, subsequent to the one which appeared to me previously. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered. Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake. The first six chapters tell of four young israelites in the babylonian captivity chapter 1daniel also known as belshazzar, hananiah aka shadrach. Seventhday adventist church, to the euroasia division, and. Let us listen and learn, and gain hope and comfort. But thou, shut up the words, and seal the book by this was intimated, 1st, that the writing of truth see daniel 10. While there are some adventist interpreters and commentaries that prefer to. David guzik commentary on daniel 12 describes a time of future trouble. The books of daniel and revelation have special significance for the.
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