This chapter begins with an account of a time of exceeding great trouble to the people of God, who are comforted with the consideration of Michael the great Prince being on their side, and with a promise of deliverance, with the resurrection of the dead, and the glorious state of wise and good men upon that, Da 12:1-3, and Daniel is ordered to shut up and seal the book of the prophecy, until a time when it should be better understood, Da 12:4, next follows a question put by an angel to Christ, and his answer to it, with respect to the time of the fulfilment of those wonderful events, Da 12:5-7. Daniel, not understanding what he heard, asks what would be the end of those things, Da 12:8 in answer to which he is bid to be content with what he knew; no alteration would be among men; things would be neither better nor worse with them, Da 12:9,10, a time is fixed for the accomplishment of all, Da 12:11,12, and it is promised him that he should have rest after death, and rise again, and have his lot and share with the blessed, Da 12:13.
We’re about to complete our study of the book of Daniel here on Light on the Hill. It’s remarkable to consider that these words spoken by Daniel so very long ago are being fulfilled right before our eyes. All the more reason to really invest the time to understand bible prophecy.
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “The end is near?” As you study the book of Daniel you can’t help but conclude that it is. How soon? We don’t know, but what we do know is we are rapidly approaching that time! Knowing that, what comes next? What do we need to prepare for? Answers are right around the corner on Light on the Hill.
Today we’ll be putting the finishing touches on our study of Daniel. It’s becoming clearer by the day, we’re living in the last of the last days. So the question we’ll set out to answer today is, how should we be living in these last days? Rather than worry and be afraid, we’re to live holy lives.
As we come to the end of our series in Daniel on Sound Doctrine perhaps you’re left with more questions than answers. Even Daniel, the author of this book, didn’t understand it all. But pastor Jeff Johnson wants us to walk away from this study with the assurance that our name is in the book of life. And then experience a life that shines, so others are drawn to Jesus.
If you’ve ever put a puzzle together you know how exciting it is when you start to see it all come together. And you put down those final pieces! As we turn back to Daniel that’s really what we’re seeing in chapter twelve. The picture is becoming clear. We’re living in the last days. And it’s time to prepare for the coming of the Lord.
Today we’ll be putting the finishing touches on our study of Daniel. It’s becoming clearer by the day, we’re living in the last of the last days. So the question we’ll set out to answer today is, how should we be living in these last days? Rather than worry and be afraid, we’re to live holy lives.
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