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Daniel Chapter 9Daniel Chapter 9

Coastland UniversityCoastland University

Pastor Brett PetersonPastor Brett Peterson

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In the ninth chapter of Daniel, In the ninth chapter of Daniel, Daniel concludes that the 70-year Daniel concludes that the 70-year period of Israel’s captivity is period of Israel’s captivity is virtually over, and that return of virtually over, and that return of Jews to their own land is imminent. Jews to their own land is imminent. With this hope, Daniel begins to With this hope, Daniel begins to pray for himself and his people.pray for himself and his people.

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Daniel was about 80 years old hereDaniel was about 80 years old hereDaniel, even as he sees the Daniel, even as he sees the

prophecy about the returning to prophecy about the returning to Jerusalem about to be fulfilled,did Jerusalem about to be fulfilled,did not stop working, but remained not stop working, but remained faithful to his employer and faithful faithful to his employer and faithful to his God. By remaining faithful to to his God. By remaining faithful to his employer, Daniel remained his employer, Daniel remained faithful to His God.faithful to His God.

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The date of this chapter is The date of this chapter is therefore 539 B.C., 3 years before therefore 539 B.C., 3 years before Cyrus permitted the Jews to return Cyrus permitted the Jews to return from exile, and 67 years after from exile, and 67 years after Daniel had been carried captive at Daniel had been carried captive at the beginning of the captivity, 606 the beginning of the captivity, 606 B.C. B.C.

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Daniel might possibly have heard this Daniel might possibly have heard this prophecy of Jeremiah from his own prophecy of Jeremiah from his own mouth, before he went to Babylon; mouth, before he went to Babylon; since the first intimation of it was in the since the first intimation of it was in the first year of Jehoiakim, #Jer 27:1,7, first year of Jehoiakim, #Jer 27:1,7, and after this the prophecy might be and after this the prophecy might be sent to Babylon for the use of the sent to Babylon for the use of the captive Jews there;captive Jews there;

and indeed a copy of all his and indeed a copy of all his prophecies was no doubt brought prophecies was no doubt brought thither at the last captivity of the thither at the last captivity of the people; so that it is easy to account for people; so that it is easy to account for it how Daniel came by it; #Jer 25:12 it how Daniel came by it; #Jer 25:12 29:10, which Daniel carefully read over29:10, which Daniel carefully read over

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Until now, Daniel could not pray Until now, Daniel could not pray the prayer of chapter 9, for God had the prayer of chapter 9, for God had commanded the Jews not to pray commanded the Jews not to pray for Israel (see Jeremiah 7:16; 11:14; for Israel (see Jeremiah 7:16; 11:14; 14:11). 14:11).

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After the 70 years of captivity After the 70 years of captivity ended, two things would happen: ended, two things would happen: first, the Babylonians would be first, the Babylonians would be punished for their severity toward punished for their severity toward the Jews, and second, the Jews the Jews, and second, the Jews would return to Israel where they would return to Israel where they would rebuild the temple.would rebuild the temple.

  (Jeremiah 25:1-14(Jeremiah 25:1-1429:1-14; Zechariah 1:12-17). 29:1-14; Zechariah 1:12-17).

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Here we have a prophet in scripture Here we have a prophet in scripture reading a prophet in scripture.reading a prophet in scripture.

  Lets see what Daniel was reading - turn Lets see what Daniel was reading - turn

to Jeremiah 29:10-13to Jeremiah 29:10-13  10 For thus says the LORD: Only when 10 For thus says the LORD: Only when

Babylon's seventy years are completed Babylon's seventy years are completed will I visit you, and I will fulfill to you my will I visit you, and I will fulfill to you my promise and bring you back to this place.promise and bring you back to this place.

11 For surely I know the plans I have for 11 For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for your welfare you, says the LORD, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.hope.

12 Then when you call upon me and come 12 Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you.and pray to me, I will hear you.

13 When you search for me, you will find 13 When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart,me; if you seek me with all your heart,

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(Dan 9:4-19) is a record of (Dan 9:4-19) is a record of Daniels prayer Daniels prayer

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Why were they in excile?Why were they in excile?  Lev. 25:1-4 - the law that states Lev. 25:1-4 - the law that states every 7th year they had to give every 7th year they had to give the land a 1 year sabath or rest.the land a 1 year sabath or rest.

  II Chron. 36:15-21 - Isreal never II Chron. 36:15-21 - Isreal never gave the land it's sabath - for gave the land it's sabath - for 490 years.490 years.

  - they owed God 70 years of - they owed God 70 years of sabaths for the land.sabaths for the land.

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Back to the Land - Where is Isreal today? Back to the Land - Where is Isreal today? - they went back to the land and became a - they went back to the land and became a nation again in 1948 - this was clearly nation again in 1948 - this was clearly prophesied in scripture!prophesied in scripture!

  -Are they giving the land its Sabath every -Are they giving the land its Sabath every

seven years? - NO.seven years? - NO.  -Loophole lease - 6 years they farm the -Loophole lease - 6 years they farm the

land - the seventh they lease it out land - the seventh they lease it out (generally to Christians) who farm it that (generally to Christians) who farm it that year and share the proffit with them.year and share the proffit with them.

  The pharisees are still with us - when will The pharisees are still with us - when will

Israel learn? - you will find this out!Israel learn? - you will find this out!

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Daniel’s Prayer Daniel’s Prayer (9:4-15)(9:4-15)

While a fuller exposition of the While a fuller exposition of the riches of this text is not possible riches of this text is not possible here, we shall seek to highlight the here, we shall seek to highlight the main features of this portion of main features of this portion of Daniel’s prayer. Daniel’s prayer.

(1) (1) Daniel Prayer is one of Daniel Prayer is one of Repentance.Repentance. Daniel’s confession Daniel’s confession mirrors the words of 2 Chronicles mirrors the words of 2 Chronicles 36:15-16 36:15-16

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(2) (2) The Word of God is the standard, The Word of God is the standard, not mans laws, not mans laws, as spoken by the as spoken by the prophets and recorded in the Holy prophets and recorded in the Holy Scriptures, is the Scriptures, is the standard by which standard by which Daniel’s sins, and those of his fellow-Daniel’s sins, and those of his fellow-Israelites, are identified. Israelites, are identified.

  (3) Daniel’s confession of sin is (3) Daniel’s confession of sin is

precisely what is required of Israel in precisely what is required of Israel in order to be forgiven and restored. order to be forgiven and restored.

For us - if we confess our sins, He is For us - if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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- Read Daniel 9:20-23- Read Daniel 9:20-23  Daniel was praying and it Daniel was praying and it was answered - was anyone was answered - was anyone else praying?else praying?

  - Don't ever think that the - Don't ever think that the prayers of one person can't prayers of one person can't be a powerful thing!be a powerful thing!

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I believe there is a very clear I believe there is a very clear connection between the arrival and connection between the arrival and announcement of Gabriel in announcement of Gabriel in chapter 9 and the vision Daniel chapter 9 and the vision Daniel received in chapter 8, even though received in chapter 8, even though it happened 12 or more years it happened 12 or more years earlier. earlier.

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Daniel 8 Daniel 9

The “little horn” (8:12-14, 22- 25)

The “prince who is to come” (v. 26)

Gabriel is the interpreter (v. 16)

Gabriel explains the vision (v. 21)

Concerns events of the end time(vv. 7,19,26)

Events bring matters to conclusion (v. 24)

Opposes the “Prince of princes”

Messiah the Prince will be cut off (vv. 25-26)

Removes regular sacrifice (v. 12)

Stops sacrifice and grain offering (v. 27)“People of prince” destroy Jerusalem and the sanctuary (v. 26)Destroys many (vv. 24,

25)Destruction, abominations, desolation (v. 27)

Horn broken without human agency (v. 25)

Complete destruction poured out on him (v. 27)

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Gabriel appears by name in both Gabriel appears by name in both chapters (8 and 9) and here only.chapters (8 and 9) and here only.[1][1] The focus of both chapters 8 and 9 The focus of both chapters 8 and 9 is on Israel, the last days, the is on Israel, the last days, the opposition of the “little horn,” and opposition of the “little horn,” and the “suffering of the saints.” the “suffering of the saints.” [1][1] Daniel makes a point of telling us Daniel makes a point of telling us in chapter 9 that this Gabriel who in chapter 9 that this Gabriel who appeared to Daniel in chapter 9 was appeared to Daniel in chapter 9 was the very same person who the very same person who appeared to him in chapter 8 (see appeared to him in chapter 8 (see 9:21).9:21).

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in chapter 8, he could not understand it. Gabriel in chapter 8, he could not understand it. Gabriel was instructed to explain the vision to Daniel, but was instructed to explain the vision to Daniel, but even after he had done so, the vision was still a even after he had done so, the vision was still a mystery to him. The closing words of chapter 8 mystery to him. The closing words of chapter 8 underscore this:underscore this:

Then I, Daniel, was exhausted and sick for days. Then I, Daniel, was exhausted and sick for days. Then I got up again and carried on the king’s Then I got up again and carried on the king’s business; but I was astounded at the vision, and business; but I was astounded at the vision, and there was none to explain it (Daniel 8:27).there was none to explain it (Daniel 8:27).

When Gabriel appears in chapter 9, it is a 12 years When Gabriel appears in chapter 9, it is a 12 years later. During his second appearance, Gabriel did later. During his second appearance, Gabriel did not come as a part of any vision. He informed not come as a part of any vision. He informed Daniel that he had been instructed to come to give Daniel that he had been instructed to come to give him “insight with understanding” (9:22), so that he him “insight with understanding” (9:22), so that he could “gain understanding of the vision” (9:23).could “gain understanding of the vision” (9:23).

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Let us now tackle the key to all Let us now tackle the key to all prophecy - Daniel’s 70 7’s!prophecy - Daniel’s 70 7’s!

THE STARTING POINT OF THE THE STARTING POINT OF THE SEVENTY SEVENS SEVENTY SEVENS

The starting point of the seventy The starting point of the seventy sevens is given in the first phrase sevens is given in the first phrase of verse 25: ‘know therefore and of verse 25: ‘know therefore and discern, that from the going forth of discern, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem.’build Jerusalem.’

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Daniel 9Daniel 99:24 “Seventy ‘sevens’ are decreed 9:24 “Seventy ‘sevens’ are decreed

for your people and your holy city for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the and prophecy and to anoint the most holy...most holy...

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25 “So you are to know and 25 “So you are to know and discern that from the issuing discern that from the issuing of the decree to restore and of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince comes, Messiah the Prince comes, there will be seven ‘sevens,’ there will be seven ‘sevens,’ and sixty-two ‘sevens.’”and sixty-two ‘sevens.’”

Daniel 9Daniel 9

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25 “So you are to know and 25 “So you are to know and discern that from the issuing discern that from the issuing of the decree to restore and of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince comes, Messiah the Prince comes, there will be seven ‘sevens,’ there will be seven ‘sevens,’ and sixty-two ‘sevens.’and sixty-two ‘sevens.’

Daniel 9Daniel 9

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25 “So you are to know and 25 “So you are to know and discern that from the issuing discern that from the issuing of the decree to restore and of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince comes, Messiah the Prince comes, there will be seven ‘sevens,’ there will be seven ‘sevens,’ and sixty-two ‘sevens.’and sixty-two ‘sevens.’

Daniel 9Daniel 9

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25 “So you are to know and 25 “So you are to know and discern that from the issuing discern that from the issuing of the decree to restore and of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince comes, Messiah the Prince comes, there will be seven ‘sevens,’ there will be seven ‘sevens,’ and sixty-two ‘sevens.’and sixty-two ‘sevens.’

Daniel 9Daniel 9

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From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Daniel 9Daniel 9

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From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

Daniel 9Daniel 9

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From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be...will be...

Daniel 9Daniel 9

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From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be...will be...

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens

Daniel 9Daniel 9

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be...will be...

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 49yrs.7 X 7 = 49yrs. 62 X 7 = 434 yrs.62 X 7 = 434 yrs.

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be...will be...

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 497 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 43462 X 7 = 434

49 + 434 = 483 years49 + 434 = 483 years

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be...will be...

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 497 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 483

Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Solar yearsSolar years

Lunar years = 360 days eachLunar years = 360 days each

49 + 434 = 483 years49 + 434 = 483 years

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be...will be...

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 497 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 483

Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Solar yearsSolar years

Lunar years = 360 days eachLunar years = 360 days each

483 years = 173,880 days483 years = 173,880 days

49 + 434 = 483 years49 + 434 = 483 years

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be...will be...

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 497 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 483

Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Solar yearsSolar years

Lunar years = 360 days eachLunar years = 360 days each

483 years = 173,880 days483 years = 173,880 days

49 + 434 = 483 years49 + 434 = 483 years

365 = 476 years365 = 476 years

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be...will be...

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 497 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 483

Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Solar yearsSolar years

Lunar years = 360 days eachLunar years = 360 days each

483 years = 173,880 days483 years = 173,880 days

49 + 434 = 483 years49 + 434 = 483 years = 476 years= 476 years

365 = 476 years365 = 476 years

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be...will be...

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 497 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 43462 X 7 = 434

49 + 434 = 483 years49 + 434 = 483 years = 476 solar years= 476 solar years

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 497 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 43462 X 7 = 434

49 + 434 = 483 years49 + 434 = 483 years = 476 solar years= 476 solar years

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Daniel 9Daniel 9From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 497 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 483

7 + 483 = 490 years7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:

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Daniel 9Daniel 9From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 497 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 483

7 + 483 = 490 years7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Nehemiah 2:1-8Nehemiah 2:1-8

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Daniel 9Daniel 9From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 497 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 483

7 + 483 = 490 years7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Nehemiah 2:1-8Nehemiah 2:1-8

Nehemiah 2:1ffNehemiah 2:1ff

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Daniel 9Daniel 9From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 497 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 483

7 + 483 = 490 years7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Nehemiah 2:1-8Nehemiah 2:1-8

Nehemiah 2:1ff In the month of Nehemiah 2:1ff In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, ...the king was brought for him, ...the king asked me, “Why does your face asked me, “Why does your face look so sad?”look so sad?”

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Daniel 9Daniel 9From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 497 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 483

7 + 483 = 490 years7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Nehemiah 2:1-8Nehemiah 2:1-8

Nehemiah 2:1ff In the month of Nehemiah 2:1ff In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, ...the king was brought for him, ...the king asked me, “Why does your face asked me, “Why does your face look so sad?”look so sad?”I answered, “Why should my I answered, “Why should my face not look sad when the city face not look sad when the city where my fathers are buried where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?”been destroyed by fire?”

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Daniel 9Daniel 9From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 497 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 483

7 + 483 = 490 years7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Nehemiah 2:1-8Nehemiah 2:1-8

Nehemiah 2:1ff In the month of Nehemiah 2:1ff In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, ...the king was brought for him, ...the king asked me, “Why does your face asked me, “Why does your face look so sad?”look so sad?”I answered, “Why should my I answered, “Why should my face not look sad when the city face not look sad when the city where my fathers are buried where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?”been destroyed by fire?”The king said to me, "What is it The king said to me, "What is it you want?"you want?"

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Daniel 9Daniel 9From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 497 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 483

7 + 483 = 490 years7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Nehemiah 2:1-8Nehemiah 2:1-8

Nehemiah 2:1ff In the month of Nehemiah 2:1ff In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, ...the king was brought for him, ...the king asked me, “Why does your face asked me, “Why does your face look so sad?”look so sad?”I answered, “Why should my I answered, “Why should my face not look sad when the city face not look sad when the city where my fathers are buried where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?”been destroyed by fire?”The king said to me, "What is it The king said to me, "What is it you want?"you want?""If it pleases the king, may I "If it pleases the king, may I have letters to the governors of have letters to the governors of Trans-Euphrates, so that they Trans-Euphrates, so that they will provide me safe-conduct will provide me safe-conduct until I arrive in Judah?” until I arrive in Judah?”

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Daniel 9Daniel 9From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 497 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 483

7 + 483 = 490 years7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Nehemiah 2:1-8Nehemiah 2:1-8

Nehemiah 2:1ff In the month of Nehemiah 2:1ff In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, ...the king was brought for him, ...the king asked me, “Why does your face asked me, “Why does your face look so sad?”look so sad?”I answered, “Why should my I answered, “Why should my face not look sad when the city face not look sad when the city where my fathers are buried where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?”been destroyed by fire?”The king said to me, "What is it The king said to me, "What is it you want?"you want?""If it pleases the king, may I "If it pleases the king, may I have letters to the governors of have letters to the governors of Trans-Euphrates, so that they Trans-Euphrates, so that they will provide me safe-conduct will provide me safe-conduct until I arrive in Judah?” until I arrive in Judah?” ...the king granted my requests....the king granted my requests.

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Daniel 9Daniel 9From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 497 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 483

7 + 483 = 490 years7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Nehemiah 2:1-8Nehemiah 2:1-8

Nehemiah 2:1ff Nehemiah 2:1ff In the month of In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of Nisan in the twentieth year of King ArtaxerxesKing Artaxerxes, when wine , when wine was brought for him, ...the king was brought for him, ...the king asked me, “Why does your face asked me, “Why does your face look so sad?”look so sad?”I answered, “Why should my I answered, “Why should my face not look sad when the city face not look sad when the city where my fathers are buried where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?”been destroyed by fire?”The king said to me, "What is it The king said to me, "What is it you want?"you want?""If it pleases the king, may I "If it pleases the king, may I have letters to the governors of have letters to the governors of Trans-Euphrates, so that they Trans-Euphrates, so that they will provide me safe-conduct will provide me safe-conduct until I arrive in Judah?” until I arrive in Judah?” ...the king granted my requests....the king granted my requests.

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 497 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 483

7 + 483 = 490 years7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Nehemiah 2:1-8Nehemiah 2:1-8

Artaxerxes I started reign in 465 BCArtaxerxes I started reign in 465 BC

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 497 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 483

7 + 483 = 490 years7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Nehemiah 2:1-8Nehemiah 2:1-8

Artaxerxes I started reign in 465 BCArtaxerxes I started reign in 465 BC

Encyclopedia BritanicaEncyclopedia BritanicaVol. 1 p. 598 Vol. 1 p. 598

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 497 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 483

7 + 483 = 490 years7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Nehemiah 2:1-8Nehemiah 2:1-8

Artaxerxes I started reign in 465 BCArtaxerxes I started reign in 465 BC

Encyclopedia BritanicaEncyclopedia BritanicaVol. 1 p. 598Vol. 1 p. 598

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 497 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 483

7 + 483 = 490 years7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Nehemiah 2:1-8Nehemiah 2:1-8

Artaxerxes I started reign in 465 BCArtaxerxes I started reign in 465 BC“Twentieth year” = - 465 + 20 = 445“Twentieth year” = - 465 + 20 = 445

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 497 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 483

7 + 483 = 490 years7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Nehemiah 2:1-8Nehemiah 2:1-8

Artaxerxes I started reign in 465 BCArtaxerxes I started reign in 465 BC“Twentieth year” = - 465 + 20 = 445“Twentieth year” = - 465 + 20 = 445

Nisan in the spring, therefore 444 BCNisan in the spring, therefore 444 BC

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens7 X 7 = 497 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 483

7 + 483 = 490 years7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem:Nehemiah 2:1-8Nehemiah 2:1-8

Artaxerxes I started reign in 465 BCArtaxerxes I started reign in 465 BC“Twentieth year” = - 465 + 20 = 445“Twentieth year” = - 465 + 20 = 445

Nisan in the spring, therefore 444 BCNisan in the spring, therefore 444 BC

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens

444 BC444 BC

??

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens

444 BC444 BC

??

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 4837 + 483 = 490 years7 + 483 = 490 years

= 476 years = 476 years444 BC444 BC

??- 444 (BC)- 444 (BC)+476+476 3232

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 4837 + 483 = 490 years7 + 483 = 490 years

= 476 years = 476 years444 BC444 BC

??- 444 (BC)- 444 (BC)+476+476 32 32 + 1+ 1 (No “0”) (No “0”)

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 4837 + 483 = 490 years7 + 483 = 490 years

= 476 years = 476 years444 BC444 BC

??- 444 (BC)- 444 (BC)+476+476 3232+ 1+ 1 (No “0”) (No “0”)

- 3 - 2 - 1 0 1 2

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 4837 + 483 = 490 years7 + 483 = 490 years

= 476 years = 476 years444 BC444 BC

??- 444 (BC)- 444 (BC)+476+476 3232+ 1+ 1 (No “0”) (No “0”)

1 AD 2 AD 3 AD2 BC3 BC 1 BC

- 3 - 2 - 1 0 1 2

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 4837 + 483 = 490 years7 + 483 = 490 years

= 476 years = 476 years444 BC444 BC

??- 444 (BC)- 444 (BC)+476+476 3232 + 1+ 1 (No “0”) (No “0”) 33 AD33 AD

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens62 X 7 = 48362 X 7 = 4837 + 483 = 490 years7 + 483 = 490 years

= 476 years = 476 years444 BC444 BC

AD33AD33- 444 (BC)- 444 (BC)+476+476 3232 + 1+ 1 (No “0”) (No “0”) 33 AD 33 AD

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens

444 BC444 BC

AD33AD33

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens

444 BC444 BC

AD33AD33

= the best date for Jesus’= the best date for Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem entry into Jerusalem

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens

444 BC444 BC

AD33AD33This passage accurately This passage accurately

predicts the date of the coming predicts the date of the coming of Christ of Christ over 500 years before over 500 years before

the factthe fact! !

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens

444 BC444 BC

AD33AD33The pre-Christian date of Daniel The pre-Christian date of Daniel

cannot be denied. cannot be denied.

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens

444 BC444 BC

AD33AD33The date for this decree is The date for this decree is

accepted by allaccepted by all

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens

444 BC444 BC

AD33AD33Could the New Testament Could the New Testament

authors fake its fulfillment? authors fake its fulfillment?

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens

444 BC444 BC

AD33AD33Could the New Testament Could the New Testament

authors fake its fulfillment?authors fake its fulfillment?

Impossible! Impossible!

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens

444 BC444 BC

AD33AD33Could the New Testament Could the New Testament

authors fake its fulfillment?authors fake its fulfillment?

Impossible! Impossible!

Praise God!! Today is Palm Praise God!! Today is Palm Sunday – 1968 years after Jesus Sunday – 1968 years after Jesus

triumphal entry!!triumphal entry!!

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens

444 BC444 BC

AD33AD33Even without looking at the New Even without looking at the New

Testament, we can determine Testament, we can determine that the main picture is true.that the main picture is true.

(Tacitus (Tacitus AnnalsAnnals, 15,44) , 15,44)

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens

444 BC444 BC

AD33AD33Israel has not completed it’s Israel has not completed it’s

task – that is because the Holy task – that is because the Holy Spirit is working with the Spirit is working with the

church!church!

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens

444 BC444 BC

AD33AD33 God wants you meet you here – God wants you meet you here –

Jesus is the Messiah!Jesus is the Messiah!

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens

444 BC444 BC

AD33AD33

““My teaching is not my own. It My teaching is not my own. It comes from him who sent me. comes from him who sent me. If If anyone chooses to do God's will, he anyone chooses to do God's will, he will find out whether my teaching will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak comes from God or whether I speak on my ownon my own.” Jesus- John 7:16,17.” Jesus- John 7:16,17

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Daniel 9Daniel 9

From the issuingFrom the issuingof a decree to rebuildof a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Jerusalem

Until the MessiahUntil the Messiah

will be... 476 yearswill be... 476 years

7 sevens7 sevens and 62 sevensand 62 sevens

444 BC444 BC

AD33AD33

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Daniel 9Daniel 9One last “seven”One last “seven”26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks 26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks

the Messiah will be cut off and have the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; the end there will be war; desolations are determined.desolations are determined.

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Daniel 9Daniel 9One last “seven”One last “seven”26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks 26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks

the Messiah will be cut off and have the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; the end there will be war; desolations are determined.desolations are determined.

Messiah dies immediately Messiah dies immediately after the 483 years passafter the 483 years pass

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Daniel 9Daniel 9One last “seven”One last “seven”26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks 26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks

the Messiah will be cut off and have the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; the end there will be war; desolations are determined.desolations are determined.

Isa 53:8 By oppression and judgment He was taken Isa 53:8 By oppression and judgment He was taken away; And as for His generation, who considered That away; And as for His generation, who considered That

He was cut off out of the land of the living For the He was cut off out of the land of the living For the transgression of my people, to whom the stroke transgression of my people, to whom the stroke was was

due?due? Isa 53:9 His grave was assigned with wicked men, Yet Isa 53:9 His grave was assigned with wicked men, Yet He was with a rich man in His death, Because He had He was with a rich man in His death, Because He had

done no violence, Nor was there any deceit in His done no violence, Nor was there any deceit in His mouth. mouth.

Isa 53:10 But the LORD was pleased To crush Him, Isa 53:10 But the LORD was pleased To crush Him, putting putting HimHim to grief; If He would render Himself to grief; If He would render Himself asas a a

guilt offering, He will see guilt offering, He will see HisHis offspring, He will offspring, He will prolong prolong HisHis days, And the good pleasure of the LORD days, And the good pleasure of the LORD

will prosper in His hand. will prosper in His hand.

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Daniel 9Daniel 9One last “seven”One last “seven”26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks 26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks

the Messiah will be cut off and have the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; the end there will be war; desolations are determined.desolations are determined.

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Daniel 9Daniel 9One last “seven”One last “seven”26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks 26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks

the Messiah will be cut off and have the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; the end there will be war; desolations are determined.desolations are determined.

Not the Prince, but Not the Prince, but “the people of the prince”“the people of the prince”

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Daniel 9Daniel 9One last “seven”One last “seven”26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks 26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks

the Messiah will be cut off and have the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; the end there will be war; desolations are determined.desolations are determined.

Fulfilled in 70AD Fulfilled in 70AD by the Romansby the Romans

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Daniel 9Daniel 9One last “seven”One last “seven”26 "Then after the sixty-two weeks 26 "Then after the sixty-two weeks

the Messiah will be cut off and have the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; the end there will be war; desolations are determined.desolations are determined.

Church age here:Church age here:

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Daniel 9Daniel 927 He will confirm a covenant with 27 He will confirm a covenant with

the many for one ‘seven.’the many for one ‘seven.’

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Daniel 9Daniel 927 He will confirm a covenant with 27 He will confirm a covenant with

the many for one ‘seven.’the many for one ‘seven.’

““The prince The prince who is to come”who is to come”

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Daniel 9Daniel 927 He will confirm a covenant with 27 He will confirm a covenant with

the many for one ‘seven.’the many for one ‘seven.’

The Jewish PeopleThe Jewish People

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Daniel 9Daniel 927 He will confirm a covenant with 27 He will confirm a covenant with

the many for one ‘seven.’the many for one ‘seven.’

Our missing week!Our missing week!7070thth wk. Of Daniel. wk. Of Daniel.

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Daniel 9Daniel 927 He will confirm a covenant with 27 He will confirm a covenant with

the many for one ‘seven.’ In the the many for one ‘seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him."decreed is poured out on him."

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Daniel 9Daniel 927 He will confirm a covenant with 27 He will confirm a covenant with

the many for one ‘seven.’ In the the many for one ‘seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him."decreed is poured out on him."How long is half How long is half

of seven years?of seven years?

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Daniel 9Daniel 927 He will confirm a covenant with 27 He will confirm a covenant with

the many for one ‘seven.’ In the the many for one ‘seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him."decreed is poured out on him."How long is half How long is half

of seven years?of seven years?3.5 years.3.5 years.

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Daniel 9Daniel 927 He will confirm a covenant with 27 He will confirm a covenant with

the many for one ‘seven.’ In the the many for one ‘seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him."decreed is poured out on him."

How can grain offerings and How can grain offerings and sacrifice exist when the sacrifice exist when the

temple just got destroyed?temple just got destroyed?

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Daniel 9Daniel 927 He will confirm a covenant with 27 He will confirm a covenant with

the many for one 'seven.’ In the the many for one 'seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him."decreed is poured out on him."

The “abomination The “abomination of desolation”of desolation”

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Daniel 9Daniel 927 He will confirm a covenant with 27 He will confirm a covenant with

the many for one 'seven.’ In the the many for one 'seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him."decreed is poured out on him."

The “abomination The “abomination of desolation”of desolation”

Daniel’s 70th week:Daniel’s 70th week:

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Daniel 9Daniel 927 He will confirm a covenant with 27 He will confirm a covenant with

the many for one 'seven.’ In the the many for one 'seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him."decreed is poured out on him."

The “abomination The “abomination of desolation”of desolation”

Daniel’s 70th week:Daniel’s 70th week:•Part of the time Part of the time allocated to “your allocated to “your people” = the Jewspeople” = the Jews

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Daniel 9Daniel 927 He will confirm a covenant with 27 He will confirm a covenant with

the many for one 'seven.’ In the the many for one 'seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him."decreed is poured out on him."

The “abomination The “abomination of desolation”of desolation”

Daniel’s 70th week:Daniel’s 70th week:•Part of the time Part of the time allocated to “your allocated to “your people” = the Jewspeople” = the Jews•Associated with the Associated with the beast & the abom.beast & the abom.

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Daniel 9Daniel 927 He will confirm a covenant with 27 He will confirm a covenant with

the many for one 'seven.’ In the the many for one 'seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him."decreed is poured out on him."

The “abomination The “abomination of desolation”of desolation”

Daniel’s 70th week:Daniel’s 70th week:•Part of the time Part of the time allocated to “your allocated to “your people” = the Jewspeople” = the Jews•Associated with the Associated with the beast & the abom.beast & the abom.•Divided in halves of Divided in halves of 3 1/2 years3 1/2 years

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Daniel 9Daniel 927 He will confirm a covenant with 27 He will confirm a covenant with

the many for one 'seven.’ In the the many for one 'seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him."decreed is poured out on him."

The “abomination The “abomination of desolation”of desolation”

Daniel’s 70th week:Daniel’s 70th week:•Part of the time Part of the time allocated to “your allocated to “your people” = the Jewspeople” = the Jews•Associated with the Associated with the beast & the abom.beast & the abom.•Divided in halves of 3 Divided in halves of 3 1/2 years1/2 years•The first half is peace The first half is peace for Israel.for Israel.•The 2The 2ndnd half is Israel half is Israel accepting Jesus! accepting Jesus! Zech.12:10Zech.12:10

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ConclusionsConclusionsIsrael will again return to Israel will again return to God and accept Jesus as God and accept Jesus as Messiah - Messiah -

Then the Holy Spirit will Then the Holy Spirit will return to Israel in the flesh return to Israel in the flesh – now it is on the church – – now it is on the church – Spiritual Israel!Spiritual Israel!