Apocalyptic Prophecy In The Book Of Daniel
A PROPHECY OF SEVENTY SEVENS:
AN EXAMINATION OF DANIEL 9:24-27
Charlotte Cappama
Presented to
Richard Alan Fuhr Jr.
For
BIBL 450- B01
February 14, 2015
Tucked inside the book of Daniel is a thought-provoking vision of apocalyptic prophecy given to Daniel, through the angel Gabriel, in response to his prayer for the restoration of Israel (Daniel 9:1-23). Although scholars disagree on interpretations for the timeline of events portrayed in Daniel’s vision, it is abundantly clear that this vision is a prophecy of apocalyptic nature. It lays out a timeline, even if it is indiscernible to man, that provides a framework for the events of the end times, reiterates God’s promises, and confirms Christ’s return. This exegetical/expositional …show more content…
We must consider that God is sovereign and injustices must also be reconciled. We have been given the free-will to choose Him and He laid down his life to give us the ability to be reconciled through Him. “Although this message was first given to the Jewish faithful, all believers will participate in the kingdom of God. This glorious victory of Christ should be in the forefront of the thinking of God’s people.”31 How wonderful that the covenant includes everyone who chooses to believe in Christ! There is great beauty in a love so great that He would plan for our ultimate rescue of His creation as His church, His bride, His …show more content…
Daniel. Exposition of the Bible Commentary. Bible Study Tools. Accessed February
10, 2015. http://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/gills-exposition-of-the-bible/daniel-9-24.html.
Henry, Matthew. Complete Commentary on Daniel. Bible Study Tools. Accessed February 13,
2015. http://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/matthew-henry- complete/daniel/9.html McGee, J. Vernon. Through The Bible With J. Vernon McGee – Vol. 3: Proverbs – Malachi.
Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson Inc., 1982.
Miller, Stephen R. Daniel, vol. 18, The New American Commentary. Nashville, TN: B&H
Publishing Group, 1994, 252-273.
Nel, Marius. "Daniel 9 as Part of an Apocalyptic Book?" Verbum Et Ecclesia 34, no. 1 (2013):
1-8. Accessed February 2, 2015. http://search.proquest.com/docview/1635231838?accountid=12085.
Wesley, John. Daniel. Wesley’s Explanatory Notes. Bible Study Tools. Accessed February 12,
2015. http://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/wesleys-explanatory-notes/daniel/daniel-9.html.
Whitley C.F. “The Term Seventy Years of Captivity”. Vestus Testatmentum, Vol 4, Fasc. 1
(January 1954). 60-72. Accessed February 2, 2015.
AN EXAMINATION OF DANIEL 9:24-27
Charlotte Cappama
Presented to
Richard Alan Fuhr Jr.
For
BIBL 450- B01
February 14, 2015
Tucked inside the book of Daniel is a thought-provoking vision of apocalyptic prophecy given to Daniel, through the angel Gabriel, in response to his prayer for the restoration of Israel (Daniel 9:1-23). Although scholars disagree on interpretations for the timeline of events portrayed in Daniel’s vision, it is abundantly clear that this vision is a prophecy of apocalyptic nature. It lays out a timeline, even if it is indiscernible to man, that provides a framework for the events of the end times, reiterates God’s promises, and confirms Christ’s return. This exegetical/expositional …show more content…
We must consider that God is sovereign and injustices must also be reconciled. We have been given the free-will to choose Him and He laid down his life to give us the ability to be reconciled through Him. “Although this message was first given to the Jewish faithful, all believers will participate in the kingdom of God. This glorious victory of Christ should be in the forefront of the thinking of God’s people.”31 How wonderful that the covenant includes everyone who chooses to believe in Christ! There is great beauty in a love so great that He would plan for our ultimate rescue of His creation as His church, His bride, His …show more content…
Daniel. Exposition of the Bible Commentary. Bible Study Tools. Accessed February
10, 2015. http://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/gills-exposition-of-the-bible/daniel-9-24.html.
Henry, Matthew. Complete Commentary on Daniel. Bible Study Tools. Accessed February 13,
2015. http://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/matthew-henry- complete/daniel/9.html McGee, J. Vernon. Through The Bible With J. Vernon McGee – Vol. 3: Proverbs – Malachi.
Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson Inc., 1982.
Miller, Stephen R. Daniel, vol. 18, The New American Commentary. Nashville, TN: B&H
Publishing Group, 1994, 252-273.
Nel, Marius. "Daniel 9 as Part of an Apocalyptic Book?" Verbum Et Ecclesia 34, no. 1 (2013):
1-8. Accessed February 2, 2015. http://search.proquest.com/docview/1635231838?accountid=12085.
Wesley, John. Daniel. Wesley’s Explanatory Notes. Bible Study Tools. Accessed February 12,
2015. http://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/wesleys-explanatory-notes/daniel/daniel-9.html.
Whitley C.F. “The Term Seventy Years of Captivity”. Vestus Testatmentum, Vol 4, Fasc. 1
(January 1954). 60-72. Accessed February 2, 2015.