Daniels 70 Weeks Chapter 12

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Daniels 70 weeks Chapter 12

The Great Tribulation

By what authority do we call this period the Great Tribulation period? By the authority of the Lord Jesus, because He used the same language in speaking of the Great Tribulation that Daniel uses here. He said that this would be a brief period, a time of trouble, and that there would never be a time like it before or afterward. This is the time the Lord Jesus called the Great Tribulation period. He knew what He was talking about, and we will accept what He said (see Matt. 24:15–26).

Matthew 24:15–26 ESV
15 “So when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), 16 then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 17 Let the one who is on the housetop not go down to take what is in his house, 18 and let the one who is in the field not turn back to take his cloak. 19 And alas for women who are pregnant and for those who are nursing infants in those days! 20 Pray that your flight may not be in winter or on a Sabbath. 21 For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, and never will be. 22 And if those days had not been cut short, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. 23 Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There he is!’ do not believe it. 24 For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. 25 See, I have told you beforehand. 26 So, if they say to you, ‘Look, he is in the wilderness,’ do not go out. If they say, ‘Look, he is in the inner rooms,’ do not believe it.

“At that time” identifies the time frame as the time of the end (Dan. 11:35, 40; 12:4) and the latter days (Dan. 10:14). This is now the end of the vision given to Daniel, and it ends with the Great Tribulation period

Daniel 11:35 ESV
35 and some of the wise shall stumble, so that they may be refined, purified, and made white, until the time of the end, for it still awaits the appointed time.
Daniel 11:40 ESV
40 “At the time of the end, the king of the south shall attack him, but the king of the north shall rush upon him like a whirlwind, with chariots and horsemen, and with many ships. And he shall come into countries and shall overflow and pass through.
Daniel 12:4 ESV
4 But you, Daniel, shut up the words and seal the book, until the time of the end. Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.”

“Michael” is identified for us here. He is the only angel given the title of archangel (see Jude 9). His name means “who is like unto God?” He is the one who is going to cast Satan out of heaven (see Rev. 12:7–9). He is the one who protects the nation Israel and stands in her behalf, as Daniel makes clear here. His strategy is outlined by John in Revelation 12:14–16.

Jude 9 ESV
9 But when the archangel Michael, contending with the devil, was disputing about the body of Moses, he did not presume to pronounce a blasphemous judgment, but said, “The Lord rebuke you.”
Revelation 12:7–9 ESV
7 Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon. And the dragon and his angels fought back, 8 but he was defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. 9 And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.
Revelation 12:14–16 ESV
14 But the woman was given the two wings of the great eagle so that she might fly from the serpent into the wilderness, to the place where she is to be nourished for a time, and times, and half a time. 15 The serpent poured water like a river out of his mouth after the woman, to sweep her away with a flood. 16 But the earth came to the help of the woman, and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed the river that the dragon had poured from his mouth.

And there shall be a time of trouble.” This is the Great Tribulation period as our Lord so labeled it in Matthew 24:21.

Matthew 24:21 ESV
21 For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, and never will be.
Daniel 12:1 ESV
1 “At that time shall arise Michael, the great prince who has charge of your people. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone whose name shall be found written in the book.

The Resurrection Of Old Testament Saints And Sinners

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And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life.” The remnant of Israel living in the Great Tribulation period will be preserved, and that great company of Gentiles who are to be saved during that time also will be preserved

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Those of the Old Testament who died belonging to the remnant and the Gentiles saved during the Old Testament will be raised to everlasting life at the end of the Great Tribulation.

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The Old Testament saints are not raised at the Rapture of the church. Scripture clearly states that at the Rapture those “… which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him”

1 Thessalonians 4:14 ESV
14 For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.
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Only, “… the dead in Christ shall rise first”

1 Thessalonians 4:16 ESV
16 For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.
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We are in Christ by the baptism of the Holy Spirit which began on the Day of Pentecost and will end at the Rapture. This particular body of believers is called the church.

1 Corinthians 12:12–13 ESV
12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit.
Acts 1:5 ESV
5 for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”
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When the church is raptured out of the world, the Old Testament saints will not yet be raised. Why?

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Because the time to enter the Kingdom is at the end of the Great Tribulation period when Christ comes to establish His Kingdom on the earth. Then the Old Testament saints will be raised. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob will all be raised to enter the Kingdom on this earth at that time.

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Some to shame and everlasting contempt” refers to the lost of the Old Testament who are raised for the Great White Throne judgment at the end of the Millennium

1 Thessalonians 4:13–17 ESV
13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 14 For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. 15 For this we declare to you by a word from the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.
Two groups will arise from death constituting the “many”, meaning all (as in John). John 5:28-29
We must all appear before the Judgment Seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in the body according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad (worthless) 2 Cor 5:10

The Five Judgments

Judgement Number One

Who is judged - Believers as to Sin
When Or During what Time - AD 30
Place Calvary
Resulting In Death as to Christ
Justification as to a believer
This Judgement has already taken place IT IS IN THE PAST
As A Sinner
As A Son
Our Judgment as “Sons” is for “un-confessed sins.” The punishment is chastisement. This explains much of the chastisement of Christians, and should show them that they are “Sons” and not “Bastards.” Heb 12:5-11
1 cor 3:11-15 The works that we do are judged
The Spirit World Judgment No. 2

After the Grecian games were all over the runners, wrestlers, and successful contestants assembled before the “Bema,” or Judges’ stand, which was an elevated seat on which the Umpire sat, and the winners received a “corruptible crown” of “laurel leaves.” Some had no reward, they had lost the “Victor’s Crown.” But while there was no reward there was no punishment, they were not cast out.

Judgement Number Two

Who- Believers As To The Works They have done
Timing or When - After The Church Is caught out
Place Or Where Judgment Seat Of Christ (In The Air)
Why Are You being Judged For The Works Done In the Flesh
The Result of this judgement is Reward or Loss
This Judgement takes place in the future
2 Corinthians 5:10 ESV
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.

The Crowning Day

The New Testament Speaks Of Five Crowns
The Crown of LIFE James 1:12, Rev 2:10
Notice it does not say “until” death, but “unto” death. They were not to recant but to remain faithful unto a martyr’s death. To recant was to lose the crown. This refers to the martyrs of the Tribulation Period.
The Crown Of Glory 1 Pet 5:2-4
This is the “Elder’s” or “Pastor’s” crown, given by the Chief Shepherd when He shall appear. But it is not for those who serve for “filthy lucre” or “lord it over God’s heritage.”
The Crown Of Rejoicing 1 Thes 2:19-20 , Phil 4:1
This is the “Soul Winner’s” crown. Those brought to Jesus by us will be our “crown of rejoicing
The Crown Of Righteousness 2 Tim 4:8
This is the crown of those who love His appearing and will be given in that day the day of appearing.
The Crown Incorruptible 1 Cor 9:25-27 , 1 John 2:28
This is the “Victor’s” crown, and is for those who “keep under their body” (1 Cor. 9:25–27); who do not yield to their fleshly lusts. Who do not permit themselves to be diverted from the Master’s work by worldly amusements and pleasure, nor saturate their body with drugs. If we do not want to be “ashamed at His Coming,” (1 John 2:28), let us see to it that we keep our body “under” and so live that we shall secure a crown

Judgement Number Three

Who is being judged - The Jews
When dos this take place - The Great Tribulation
Where dose this take place- Jerusalem and vicinity
Why are they being judged - because they rejected eh God Head
The Resulting - The Jews Conversion and reception of Christ as Their Messiah
This JUDGEMENT TAKES PLACE IN THE FUTURE
The Spirit World Judgment No. 3

While the Church is being judged at the Judgment Seat of Christ in the air, the Jews will be judged under Antichrist on the earth. The Jews are an “earthly” people; and as all the promises to them are “earthly,” it follows that their Judgment must be of an “earthly” character. The basis of their Judgment is their “rejection of the Godhead.” In the days of Samuel they rejected God the Father. 1 Sam. 8:7. In the days of Christ they rejected God the Son. Luke 23:18. In the days of Stephen they rejected God the Holy Spirit. Acts 7:51, 54–60. For their sin they have been scattered among the nations until the “Times of the Gentiles” are fulfilled. When the “Times of the Gentiles” are about to end the Jews will be gathered back to the Holy Land “unconverted,” and caused to “pass under the rod.”Ez. 20:34–38. They will be cast into God’s “Melting Pot” (Ez. 22:19–22), and pass through an experience spoken of by Jeremiah and Daniel as the “TIME OF JACOB’S TROUBLE.” Jer. 30:4–7. Dan. 12:1. Christ calls it “The Great Tribulation,” and He and Zechariah the Prophet associate it with the “Return of the Lord.” Matt. 24:21–31. Zech. 14:1–11. The human agent the Lord will use will be Antichrist, the awfulness of whose rule will be supplemented by the pouring out of the “Vials of God’s wrath” upon the earth. Rev. 15:1, 5–8–16:1–21.

The result of these terrible Judgments will be that the Jews will call in their misery upon the Lord. Zech. 12:10. Then Christ will come back to the Mt. of Olives (Zech. 14:4) and the Jews will look upon Him whom they “pierced” (Zech. 12:10), and a nation, the Jewish Nation, shall be “born (converted) in a day.” Isa. 66:8. This will complete the Judgment of the Jews.

Judgement Number Four

WHO - The Nations The Gentiles
When - The Revelation Of Christ
Where - The Throne of His Glory On Earth Valley of Jehoshaphat
Why are they being judged - how they treated Christs Brethren The Jews
This Judgement takes Place In The Future
Matt 25:31-46
The Spirit World Judgment No. 4

No Resurection.

2. Living Nations Judged.

3. On the Earth. Joel 3:2.

4. No Books Mentioned.

5. Three Classes Named. “Sheep,” “Goats,” “Brethren.”

6. Time—Before the Millennium.

Rev 20:11-15
The Spirit World Judgment No. 4

1. A Resurrection.

2. Dead Judged.

3. Heaven and Earth Gone.

4. Books Opened.

5. One Class Named. “The Dead.”

6. Time—After the Millennium.

Revelation 20:11–15 ESV
11 Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them. 12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. 13 And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them, and they were judged, each one of them, according to what they had done. 14 Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. 15 And if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.

Judgement Number 5

Who is being judged - the wicked and the dead
When does it take place - During the renovation of the earth by fire
When does it take place - before the Great White Thrown Judgement
Why are they being judged- For Their Works
The result of this judgement Cast into the lake of fire
This Judgement Takes Place In The Future Rev 20:11-15
Daniel 12:3 ESV
3 And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.
Philippians 2:15 ESV
15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
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The remnant in that day will be God’s witness in the world, and they are going to “turn many to righteousness.” That righteousness is Christ, the only righteousness which is acceptable to God. Our righteousness is as filthy rags

Isaiah 64:6 ESV
6 We have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment. We all fade like a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away.
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in His sight—not in our sight; we think we are pretty good. We pat each other on the back and tell each other how wonderful we are, while all we produce is a bunch of dirty laundry, my friend. God is not accepting our works; He is accepting the righteousness of Christ, and that is provided only by faith.

Sealing The Prophecy Till The Time Of The End

Daniel 12:4 ESV
4 But you, Daniel, shut up the words and seal the book, until the time of the end. Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.”
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These prophecies were to be sealed until “the time of the end.” This does not mean the end of time but refers to that definite period of time which in the Book of Daniel is the Seventieth Week. In view of the fact that we are in the interval immediately preceding this period, it is difficult to know just how much we understand. Since so many good men differ today on the interpretation of prophecy, it would seem to indicate that there is much that we do not understand. All of this will be opened up when we reach this particular period. This is the reason we need to keep our eyes upon one thing—“Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ

Titus 2:13 ESV
13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,
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“Many shall run to and fro.” I personally believe that this refers to running up and down the Bible in study of prophecy—many shall search it through and through

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Knowledge shall be increased.” I believe this means knowledge of prophecy. It is true that knowledge has increased in every field today, but this refers primarily to the study of prophecy.

Daniel 12:5 ESV
5 Then I, Daniel, looked, and behold, two others stood, one on this bank of the stream and one on that bank of the stream.
Daniel 12:6 ESV
6 And someone said to the man clothed in linen, who was above the waters of the stream, “How long shall it be till the end of these wonders?”
Daniel 12:7 ESV
7 And I heard the man clothed in linen, who was above the waters of the stream; he raised his right hand and his left hand toward heaven and swore by him who lives forever that it would be for a time, times, and half a time, and that when the shattering of the power of the holy people comes to an end all these things would be finished.
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These verses return us to the vision which Daniel had seen at the beginning of chapter 10.

“The man clothed in linen” has been previously identified as the postincarnate Christ. Two others join Him here—one stands on one bank of the Tigris River and the other on the opposite bank. One asks how long these events will take, and the postincarnate Christ swears that it will be three and one half years, which is the last half of Daniel’s Seventieth Week.

“To scatter the power of the holy people” is a strange phrase. It may mean that the rebellion of Israel will have finally been broken by the end of the Great Tribulation period and that there will have been a great turning to God at that time.

Daniel 12:8 ESV
8 I heard, but I did not understand. Then I said, “O my lord, what shall be the outcome of these things?”
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Though Daniel was a witness to this scene, he did not understand what he saw and heard. Daniel was puzzled and wanted to know how all of these things he had just witnessed would work out.

Daniel 12:9 ESV
9 He said, “Go your way, Daniel, for the words are shut up and sealed until the time of the end.
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Daniel is reminded again that these things would take place in the time of the end and are temporarily sealed

The Abomination Of Desolation

Daniel 12:10 ESV
10 Many shall purify themselves and make themselves white and be refined, but the wicked shall act wickedly. And none of the wicked shall understand, but those who are wise shall understand.
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Many shall be purified” refers to those who have come to Christ, “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy …

Many shall be purified refers to those who have come to Christ “ Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy Titus 3:5
None of the wicked shall understand refers to the natural man. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 1 Cor 2:14
But the wise shall understand. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth , is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come John 16:13
Daniel 12:11 ESV
11 And from the time that the regular burnt offering is taken away and the abomination that makes desolate is set up, there shall be 1,290 days.
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The importance of this verse cannot be overemphasized as the Lord Jesus referred to it in Matthew 24:15—“When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (Whoso readeth, let him understand).” This is the signal to the remnant that the Great Tribulation has begun.

Matthew 24:15 ESV
15 “So when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand),
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For 1,290 days the idol of the Beast remains in the temple. Actually, this is thirty days beyond the three and one half years. The last half of the Great Tribulation is 1,260 days, and for some unexplained reason the image of Antichrist will be permitted to remain 30 days after Antichrist himself has been cast into the lake of fire.

Daniel 12:12 ESV
12 Blessed is he who waits and arrives at the 1,335 days.
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Another series of days is given to us here with no other explanation than “blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh” to them. No one has the interpretation of this—it is sealed until the time of the end. I think sometimes we try to know more than is actually given to us.

Daniel 12:13 ESV
13 But go your way till the end. And you shall rest and shall stand in your allotted place at the end of the days.”
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Daniel is told (as the Lord Jesus told Simon Peter) that he would die. He would not live to see the return of Christ, but he would be raised from the dead to enter the Millennium.

“In thy lot” means that Daniel will be raised with the Old Testament saints at the beginning of the Millennium.

“At the end of the days” brings us to the abundant entrance into Christ’s kingdom. My friend, that is the future that is before us right now, a future that says Jesus is coming to this earth to establish His Kingdom. This is the hope we should keep before us in these days.

Daniel 1:8 ESV
8 But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king’s food, or with the wine that he drank. Therefore he asked the chief of the eunuchs to allow him not to defile himself.
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