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Page 1: “The Beast” Daniel 7, Revelations 13. Daniel 7 7:1 In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon Daniel saw a dream and visions in his mind as he

““The Beast”The Beast”

Daniel 7, Revelations 13Daniel 7, Revelations 13

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Daniel 7Daniel 77:1 In the first year of Belshazzar king of 7:1 In the first year of Belshazzar king of

Babylon Daniel saw a dream and Babylon Daniel saw a dream and visions in his mind as he lay on his bed; visions in his mind as he lay on his bed; then he wrote the dream down and then he wrote the dream down and related the following summary of it.related the following summary of it.

2 Daniel said, "I was looking in my vision 2 Daniel said, "I was looking in my vision by night, and behold, the four winds of by night, and behold, the four winds of heaven were stirring up heaven were stirring up the great seathe great sea..

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Daniel 7Daniel 73 "And four great beasts were coming up 3 "And four great beasts were coming up

from the sea, different from one another.from the sea, different from one another.

4 "The first was like 4 "The first was like a liona lion and had the and had the wings of an eagle. I kept looking until its wings of an eagle. I kept looking until its wings were plucked, and it was lifted up wings were plucked, and it was lifted up from the ground and made to stand on from the ground and made to stand on two feet like a man; a human mind also two feet like a man; a human mind also was given to it.was given to it.

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Daniel 7Daniel 75 "And behold, another beast, a second one, 5 "And behold, another beast, a second one,

resembling resembling a beara bear. And it was raised up on . And it was raised up on one side, and three ribs were in its mouth one side, and three ribs were in its mouth between its teeth; and thus they said to it, between its teeth; and thus they said to it, 'Arise, devour much meat!''Arise, devour much meat!'

6 "After this I kept looking, and behold, 6 "After this I kept looking, and behold, another one, like another one, like a leoparda leopard, which had on its , which had on its back four wings of a bird; the beast also had back four wings of a bird; the beast also had four heads, and dominion was given to it.four heads, and dominion was given to it.

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Daniel 7Daniel 77 "After this I kept looking in the night 7 "After this I kept looking in the night

visions, and behold, visions, and behold, a fourth beast, a fourth beast, dreadful and terrifying and extremely dreadful and terrifying and extremely strong; and it had large iron teethstrong; and it had large iron teeth. It . It devoured and crushed and trampled devoured and crushed and trampled down the remainder with its feet; and it down the remainder with its feet; and it was different from all the beasts that was different from all the beasts that were before it, and were before it, and it had ten hornsit had ten horns..

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Daniel 7Daniel 78 "While I was contemplating the horns, 8 "While I was contemplating the horns,

behold, behold, another horn, a little one, another horn, a little one, came up among themcame up among them, and three of the , and three of the first horns were pulled out by the roots first horns were pulled out by the roots before it; and behold, this horn before it; and behold, this horn possessed eyes like the eyes of a man possessed eyes like the eyes of a man and a mouth uttering great boasts.and a mouth uttering great boasts.

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Daniel 7Daniel 79 "I kept looking Until thrones were set up, And 9 "I kept looking Until thrones were set up, And

the Ancient of Days took His seat; His vesture the Ancient of Days took His seat; His vesture was like white snow And the hair of His head was like white snow And the hair of His head like pure wool. His throne was ablaze with like pure wool. His throne was ablaze with flames, Its wheels were a burning fire.flames, Its wheels were a burning fire.

10 "A river of fire was flowing And coming out 10 "A river of fire was flowing And coming out from before Him; Thousands upon thousands from before Him; Thousands upon thousands were attending Him, And myriads upon myriads were attending Him, And myriads upon myriads were standing before Him; The court sat, And were standing before Him; The court sat, And the books were opened.the books were opened.

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Daniel 7Daniel 711 "Then I kept looking because of the 11 "Then I kept looking because of the

sound of the boastful words which the sound of the boastful words which the horn was speaking…horn was speaking…

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Daniel 7Daniel 7

11 …I kept looking until the beast was slain, and 11 …I kept looking until the beast was slain, and its body was destroyed and given to the burning its body was destroyed and given to the burning fire. 12 "As for the rest of the beasts, their fire. 12 "As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away, but an extension of life dominion was taken away, but an extension of life was granted to them for an appointed period of was granted to them for an appointed period of time.time.

13 "I kept looking in the night visions, And 13 "I kept looking in the night visions, And behold, with the clouds of heaven behold, with the clouds of heaven One like a Son One like a Son of Man was comingof Man was coming, And He came up to the , And He came up to the Ancient of Days And was presented before Him.Ancient of Days And was presented before Him.

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Daniel 7Daniel 714 "And to Him was given dominion, 14 "And to Him was given dominion,

Glory and a kingdom, That all the Glory and a kingdom, That all the peoples, nations and men of every peoples, nations and men of every language Might serve Him. His dominion language Might serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion Which will not is an everlasting dominion Which will not pass away; And His kingdom is one pass away; And His kingdom is one Which will not be destroyed.Which will not be destroyed.

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The Text - Daniel 7:1-18The Text - Daniel 7:1-18

7:1 - 550 BC Belshazzar7:1 - 550 BC Belshazzar• Problems: Nabonidus or Belshazzar?Problems: Nabonidus or Belshazzar?

A Reiteration of Chapter 2A Reiteration of Chapter 2• Future History of Human EmpiresFuture History of Human Empires

– Come out of “the sea”: ie, Peoples of the EarthCome out of “the sea”: ie, Peoples of the Earth

• Differences: Impressive Statue vs. Differences: Impressive Statue vs. Grotesque BeastsGrotesque Beasts– Nebuchadnezzar’s v. God’s viewpoint Nebuchadnezzar’s v. God’s viewpoint

7:17 “These great beasts, which are four in number, are four kings who will arise from the earth.”

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Daniel 7:4 Daniel 7:4

"The first was like "The first was like a a lion and had the lion and had the wings of an eaglewings of an eagle..……I kept looking until I kept looking until its wings were its wings were plucked, and it was plucked, and it was lifted up from the lifted up from the ground and made to ground and made to stand on two feet like stand on two feet like a man; a man; a human mind a human mind also was given to italso was given to it.” .”

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Dan.2Dan.2 Dan 7Dan 7 Dan.8Dan.8 Dan.11Dan.11 Means:Means:

Head: Head: GoldGold

Lion w/Lion w/WingsWings BabylonBabylon

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Dan.2Dan.2 Dan 7Dan 7 Dan.8Dan.8 Dan.11Dan.11 Means:Means:

Head: Head: GoldGold

Lion w/Lion w/WingsWings BabylonBabylon

Chest: Chest: SilverSilver

Bear + Bear + 3 Ribs3 Ribs

Medio-Medio-PersianPersian

Daniel 7:5 Daniel 7:5 "And behold, another beast, a second one, "And behold, another beast, a second one, resembling a bear. And it was resembling a bear. And it was raised up on raised up on one sideone side, and , and three ribsthree ribs were in its mouth were in its mouth between its teeth; and thus they said to it, between its teeth; and thus they said to it,

'Arise, devour much meat'Arise, devour much meat!' !'

Daniel 8:3-4 Daniel 8:3-4 A ram which had two horns was standing in front of the A ram which had two horns was standing in front of the

canal. Now canal. Now the two horns were long, but one was longer the two horns were long, but one was longer than the other, with the longer one coming up lastthan the other, with the longer one coming up last. .

I saw the ram butting I saw the ram butting westward, northward, and westward, northward, and southwardsouthward, and no other beasts could stand before him… , and no other beasts could stand before him…

Daniel 8:20 Daniel 8:20 "The ram which you saw "The ram which you saw

with the two horns with the two horns represents the kings of represents the kings of

Media and Persia. Media and Persia.

RamRam

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Dan.2Dan.2 Dan 7Dan 7 Dan.8Dan.8 Dan.11Dan.11 Means:Means:

Head: Head: GoldGold

Lion w/Lion w/WingsWings BabylonBabylon

Chest: Chest: SilverSilver

Bear + Bear + 3 Ribs3 Ribs RamRam Medio-Medio-

PersianPersian

Leopard:Leopard:4 wings & 4 wings & 4 heads4 heads

……a leoparda leopard, which had on its , which had on its back four wings of a bird; the back four wings of a bird; the beast also had four heads, and beast also had four heads, and dominion was given to it…dominion was given to it…

Thighs: Thighs: BronzeBronze

GreeksGreeks

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Greek EmpireGreek Empire

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Dan.2Dan.2 Dan 7Dan 7 Dan.8Dan.8 Dan.11Dan.11 Means:Means:

Head: Head: GoldGold

Lion w/Lion w/WingsWings BabylonBabylon

Chest: Chest: SilverSilver

Bear + Bear + 3 Ribs3 Ribs RamRam Medio-Medio-

PersianPersian

Leopard:Leopard:4 wings & 4 wings & 4 heads4 heads

GoatGoat

8:21 The shaggy goat is the king of 8:21 The shaggy goat is the king of GreeceGreece, and the large horn between , and the large horn between his eyes is the his eyes is the first kingfirst king. [22] The four . [22] The four horns that replaced the one that was horns that replaced the one that was broken off represent broken off represent four kingdoms four kingdoms that will emerge from his nationthat will emerge from his nation but but will not have the same power.will not have the same power.

Thighs: Thighs: BronzeBronze

GreeksGreeks

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Dan.2Dan.2 Dan 7Dan 7 Dan.8Dan.8 Dan.11Dan.11 Means:Means:

Head: Head: GoldGold

Lion w/Lion w/WingsWings BabylonBabylon

Chest: Chest: SilverSilver

Bear + Bear + 3 Ribs3 Ribs RamRam Medio-Medio-

PersianPersian

Thighs: Thighs: BronzeBronze

Leopard:Leopard:4 wings & 4 wings & 4 heads4 heads

GoatGoat GreeksGreeks

Beast:Beast:Iron TeethIron Teeth

Daniel 7:7 Daniel 7:7 “… “…a fourth beast--a fourth beast--terrifying terrifying

and frightening and very and frightening and very powerfulpowerful. It had large iron teeth; . It had large iron teeth;

it crushed and devoured its it crushed and devoured its victims and trampled underfoot victims and trampled underfoot

whatever was leftwhatever was left…”…”

Legs:Legs:IronIron

RomansRomans

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Dan.2Dan.2 Dan 7Dan 7 Dan.8Dan.8 Dan.11Dan.11 Means:Means:

Head: Head: GoldGold

Lion w/Lion w/WingsWings BabylonBabylon

Chest: Chest: SilverSilver

Bear + Bear + 3 Ribs3 Ribs RamRam

Medio-Medio-PersiansPersians

Thighs: Thighs: BronzeBronze

Leopard:Leopard:4 wings & 4 wings & headsheads

GoatGoat GreeksGreeks

Legs:Legs:IronIron

Beast:Beast:Iron TeethIron Teeth

RomansRomans

Feet: Iron Feet: Iron & Clay& Clay

Beast:Beast:10+1 Horns10+1 Horns Rome IIRome II

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The 10 Horns: Daniel 7:19-21The 10 Horns: Daniel 7:19-21

[20] I also wanted to know about the ten [20] I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head and about horns on its head and about the other the other horn that came uphorn that came up, before which three of , before which three of them fell--the horn that looked more them fell--the horn that looked more imposing than the others and that had imposing than the others and that had eyes and a mouth that spoke boastfully. eyes and a mouth that spoke boastfully.

[21] As I watched, [21] As I watched, this hornthis horn was waging was waging war against the saints and defeating them, war against the saints and defeating them,

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The 10 Horns: Daniel 7:22 The 10 Horns: Daniel 7:22

““The Ancient of Days came and The Ancient of Days came and pronounced judgment in favor of the pronounced judgment in favor of the saints of the Most High, and the time saints of the Most High, and the time came when they possessed the came when they possessed the kingdom.”kingdom.”

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The 10 Horns: Daniel 7:23-24The 10 Horns: Daniel 7:23-24

““He gave me this explanation: 'The fourth He gave me this explanation: 'The fourth beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on earth. It will be different from all the other on earth. It will be different from all the other kingdoms and will devour the whole earth, kingdoms and will devour the whole earth, trampling it down and crushing it. [24] The trampling it down and crushing it. [24] The ten horns are ten kings who will come from ten horns are ten kings who will come from this kingdom. After them another king will this kingdom. After them another king will arise, different from the earlier ones; he will arise, different from the earlier ones; he will subdue three kings.”subdue three kings.”

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The 10 Horns: Daniel 7:25The 10 Horns: Daniel 7:25

[25] “ ‘He will speak against the Most [25] “ ‘He will speak against the Most High and oppress his saints and try to High and oppress his saints and try to change the set times and the laws. The change the set times and the laws. The saints will be handed over to him for a saints will be handed over to him for a time, times and half a time.’ ” time, times and half a time.’ ”

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Double ReferenceDouble Reference

“PropheticGap”

“Type”

“Anti-Type”

Rome

RomeII

IronIronIron & ClayIron & Clay

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Dan.2Dan.2 Dan 7Dan 7 Dan.8Dan.8 Dan.11Dan.11 Means:Means:

Head: Head: GoldGold

Lion w/Lion w/WingsWings BabylonBabylon

Chest: Chest: SilverSilver

Bear + Bear + 3 Ribs3 Ribs RamRam

Medio-Medio-PersiansPersians

Thighs: Thighs: BronzeBronze

Leopard:Leopard:4 wings & 4 wings & headsheads

GoatGoat GreeksGreeks

Legs:Legs:IronIron

Beast:Beast:Iron TeethIron Teeth

RomansRomans

Feet: Iron Feet: Iron & Clay& Clay

Beast:Beast:10 Horns10 Horns Rome IIRome II

3.5 Yrs3.5 Yrs

Daniel 7:24 Daniel 7:24 'As for the ten horns, 'As for the ten horns, out of out of

this kingdomthis kingdom ten kings will ten kings will arise; and another will arise arise; and another will arise after them, and he will be after them, and he will be

different from the previous ones different from the previous ones and will subdue three kings. and will subdue three kings.

Daniel 7:20 Daniel 7:20 ““I also wanted to know about …I also wanted to know about …the other hornthe other horn that came up, that came up,

before which three of them fell--before which three of them fell--the horn that looked more the horn that looked more

imposing than the others and imposing than the others and that had eyes and a mouth that that had eyes and a mouth that

spoke boastfullyspoke boastfully.”.”(Literally: “Great Things”)(Literally: “Great Things”)

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Revelations 13: “The Beast”Revelations 13: “The Beast”

[1] And he stood on the sand of the [1] And he stood on the sand of the seashore.seashore.

And I saw a beast coming up out of the And I saw a beast coming up out of the sea, having ten horns and seven heads, sea, having ten horns and seven heads, and on his horns were ten diadems, and and on his horns were ten diadems, and on his heads were blasphemous on his heads were blasphemous names.names.

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Revelations 13: “The Beast”Revelations 13: “The Beast”

[2] The beast I saw resembled a leopard, [2] The beast I saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of a bear and a but had feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a lion.mouth like that of a lion.

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Revelations 13: “The Beast”Revelations 13: “The Beast”[2-3] The [2-3] The dragondragon gave the beast his power and gave the beast his power and

his throne and great authority…his throne and great authority…

……The whole world was astonished and followed The whole world was astonished and followed the beast. [4] Men worshiped the dragon the beast. [4] Men worshiped the dragon because he had given authority to the beast, because he had given authority to the beast, and they also worshiped the beast and asked, and they also worshiped the beast and asked, "Who is like the beast? Who can make war "Who is like the beast? Who can make war against him?" against him?"

Rev. 12:9 (NIV) Rev. 12:9 (NIV) The great dragon was hurled down--that ancient The great dragon was hurled down--that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray…world astray…

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Revelations 13: “The Beast”Revelations 13: “The Beast”

[5] The beast was given a mouth to utter [5] The beast was given a mouth to utter proud words and blasphemies and to proud words and blasphemies and to exercise his authority for forty-two exercise his authority for forty-two months.months.

Daniel 7:25 Daniel 7:25 The saints will be handed over to him The saints will be handed over to him

for a for a time, times and half a timetime, times and half a time. .

Rev. 12:6 (NASB-U) Rev. 12:6 (NASB-U) Then the woman Then the woman [Israel] fled into the [Israel] fled into the wilderness…for one wilderness…for one thousand two hundred thousand two hundred and sixty days…and sixty days…

Rev. 12:14 (NASB-U) Rev. 12:14 (NASB-U) ……so that she could fly so that she could fly into the wilderness … into the wilderness … where she was nourished where she was nourished for for a time and times and a time and times and half a timehalf a time……

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Revelations 13: “The Beast”Revelations 13: “The Beast”

[6] He opened his mouth to blaspheme [6] He opened his mouth to blaspheme God, and to slander his name and his God, and to slander his name and his dwelling place and those who live in dwelling place and those who live in heaven. heaven.

[7] He was given power to make war [7] He was given power to make war against the saints and to conquer them. against the saints and to conquer them. And he was given authority over every And he was given authority over every tribe, people, language and nation.tribe, people, language and nation.

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Facts About “The Beast”Facts About “The Beast” Leads the 10-Nation Union:Leads the 10-Nation Union:

• ““Uproots” 3 heads of state or governments Uproots” 3 heads of state or governments on his rise to power; vestiges remain.on his rise to power; vestiges remain.

Spiritual In Nature:Spiritual In Nature:• Satanic in origin.Satanic in origin.• Persecutes the Saints.Persecutes the Saints.

Holds absolute power for 3.5 years:Holds absolute power for 3.5 years:• As a World RulerAs a World Ruler

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How Does He Do It?How Does He Do It?

Rev. 13:16-18 He also forced everyone, small Rev. 13:16-18 He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a markreceive a mark on his right hand or on his on his right hand or on his forehead, [17] so that forehead, [17] so that no one could buy or no one could buy or sell unless he had the marksell unless he had the mark, which is the , which is the name of the beast or the number of his name. name of the beast or the number of his name.

[18] This calls for wisdom. If anyone has insight, [18] This calls for wisdom. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is man's number. His number is 666.it is man's number. His number is 666.

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Skepticism, Sensationalism: Skepticism, Sensationalism: ExtremismExtremism

Incorrect, Incomplete Interpretations:Incorrect, Incomplete Interpretations:• The Reformation Era, Jehovah Witnesses, The Reformation Era, Jehovah Witnesses,

other cults.other cults. Sensationalism:Sensationalism:

• Popular Fiction, TV Crackpots, Christian Talk Popular Fiction, TV Crackpots, Christian Talk Radio, www, Y2KRadio, www, Y2K

Liberal Theology:Liberal Theology:• the Bible is not inspired, and should not be the Bible is not inspired, and should not be

taken literally.taken literally.

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Areas Subject to Extremism:Areas Subject to Extremism:

GraceGrace Spiritual Realm (Satan, angels, etc)Spiritual Realm (Satan, angels, etc) MiraclesMiracles God’s Word (Inspired)God’s Word (Inspired) Etc., etc., etc.Etc., etc., etc.

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Prophecy: It’s the Word of God!Prophecy: It’s the Word of God! Over 20% of the Bible, 3 Major Themes:Over 20% of the Bible, 3 Major Themes:

• The Judgment(s) of Israel and neighbors.The Judgment(s) of Israel and neighbors.

• The 1st Coming of the Messiah (Fulfilled)The 1st Coming of the Messiah (Fulfilled)• The 2nd Coming of the Messiah (Unfulfilled)The 2nd Coming of the Messiah (Unfulfilled)

Fulfilled Prophecy: Genesis, 1 Samuel, Psalms, Isaiah,* Fulfilled Prophecy: Genesis, 1 Samuel, Psalms, Isaiah,* Jeremiah,* Ezekiel,* Daniel,* Micah,* Zechariah,* Joel,* Jeremiah,* Ezekiel,* Daniel,* Micah,* Zechariah,* Joel,* Amos,* Obadiah, Nahum, Zepheniah,* Haggai,* Malachi*Amos,* Obadiah, Nahum, Zepheniah,* Haggai,* Malachi*(* also contains (* also contains UnfulfilledUnfulfilled Prophecy) Prophecy)• New Testament UnfulfilledNew Testament Unfulfilled: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, : Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts,

1+ 2 Thessalonians, 1 + 2 Timothy, 1+2 John, Jude, 1+ 2 Thessalonians, 1 + 2 Timothy, 1+2 John, Jude, RevelationsRevelations

Christ’s Teachings on Prophecy:• Matthew 10:23:24; 11:23; 19:28; 21:43-44; 24;

25:31-46; 26:17-35, 46, 64; • Mark 9:1; 10:30; 13; 11:1-6, 14; 14:12-31, 42, 62;

16:17• Luke12:36-39; 19; 21; • John 14:3; • Acts 1:11

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Prophecy: a Biblical PerspectiveProphecy: a Biblical Perspective Jews were accountable to know and Jews were accountable to know and

recognize prophetic fulfillment:recognize prophetic fulfillment:• Mt.23:24-37; Luke 19:44; Acts 2: Mt.23:24-37; Luke 19:44; Acts 2:

Prophecy is Prophecy is alwaysalways rejected and ridiculed rejected and ridiculed• Neh. 9:30; 1 Kings 18:13; 19:10; 2 Chron.36:16; Neh. 9:30; 1 Kings 18:13; 19:10; 2 Chron.36:16;

Jer.2:30; Amos 2:12; Mt.13:57; Lk.4:24-27; John Jer.2:30; Amos 2:12; Mt.13:57; Lk.4:24-27; John 4:44; 23:24-37; 2 Peter 3:4; James 5:104:44; 23:24-37; 2 Peter 3:4; James 5:10

We should pay close attention to itWe should pay close attention to it• 1 Thes. 5:20; 2 Peter 1:19; Rev. 1:31 Thes. 5:20; 2 Peter 1:19; Rev. 1:3

2 Peter 3:12-13 (NLT) 2 Peter 3:12-13 (NLT) [12] You should look forward to that day and hurry it along[12] You should look forward to that day and hurry it along—the day when God will set the heavens on fire and the —the day when God will set the heavens on fire and the elements will melt away in the flames. [13] elements will melt away in the flames. [13] But we are But we are looking forward to the new heavens and new earth he has looking forward to the new heavens and new earth he has promised, a world where everyone is right with God.promised, a world where everyone is right with God.

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Is Biblical Prophecy Feasible?Is Biblical Prophecy Feasible?

Is it really plausible Is it really plausible that a one-world that a one-world government could government could arise?arise?

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Is Biblical Prophecy Feasible?Is Biblical Prophecy Feasible?

Is it really plausible that any Is it really plausible that any government could control government could control whether people buy or sell whether people buy or sell goods worldwide?goods worldwide?

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Is Biblical Prophecy Feasible?Is Biblical Prophecy Feasible?

Is it really plausible that Is it really plausible that a war could threaten to a war could threaten to destroy all life on earth?destroy all life on earth?

Matthew 24:22 (NIV) If those days had Matthew 24:22 (NIV) If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive, not been cut short, no one would survive, but for the sake of the elect those days will but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened. be shortened.

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Nuclear ProliferationNuclear Proliferation

Zech. 14:12 (NASB-U) Zech. 14:12 (NASB-U) Now this will be the plague with which the Lord Now this will be the plague with which the Lord will strike all the peoples who have gone to war will strike all the peoples who have gone to war against Jerusalem; against Jerusalem; their flesh will rot while they their flesh will rot while they stand on their feet,stand on their feet, and their eyes will rot in their and their eyes will rot in their sockets, and their tongue will rot in their mouth. sockets, and their tongue will rot in their mouth.

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Is Biblical Prophecy Feasible?Is Biblical Prophecy Feasible?

Is it really plausible that Is it really plausible that ancient nations that ancient nations that disappeared for centuries disappeared for centuries would reappear?would reappear?

Luke 21:24 (NLT) They will be brutally killed by the Luke 21:24 (NLT) They will be brutally killed by the sword or sent away as captives to all the nations of the sword or sent away as captives to all the nations of the world. And Jerusalem will be conquered and trampled world. And Jerusalem will be conquered and trampled down by the Gentiles until the age of the Gentiles down by the Gentiles until the age of the Gentiles comes to an end. comes to an end.

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Next WeekNext Week A closer look at these questions A closer look at these questions

and at the career of the Beastand at the career of the Beast Keith, please remember:Keith, please remember:

• ““Your chance to give”Your chance to give”• Giving is not for our guestsGiving is not for our guests• Free bookFree book for first-time guests for first-time guests• Discuss your questionsDiscuss your questions

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1 Corinthians 16:221 Corinthians 16:22

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Before Questions:Before Questions:

Share some feedbackShare some feedback Your chance to giveYour chance to give Giving is not for our guestsGiving is not for our guests Free book for first-time guestsFree book for first-time guests Discuss your questionsDiscuss your questions

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Questions? Comments?Questions? Comments?

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Dan.2Dan.2 Dan 7Dan 7 Dan.8Dan.8 Dan.11Dan.11 Means:Means:

Head: Head: GoldGold

Lion w/Lion w/WingsWings BabylonBabylon

Chest: Chest: SilverSilver

Bear + Bear + 3 Ribs3 Ribs RamRam

Medio-Medio-PersiansPersians

Thighs: Thighs: BronzeBronze

Leopard:Leopard:4 wings & 4 wings & headsheads

GoatGoat GreeksGreeks

Legs:Legs:IronIron

Beast:Beast:Iron TeethIron Teeth

RomansRomans

Feet: Iron Feet: Iron & Clay& Clay

Beast:Beast:10 Horns10 Horns Rome IIRome II

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Late Dating of DanielLate Dating of Daniel

“The Neoplatonic philosopher Porphyry back in the third century A.D. devoted a considerable portion of his polemic Against the Christians to a rationalist explanation of the Book of Daniel.

He reasoned that the detailed and accurate predictions in the book point to its having been forged by some unknown author who lived in the days of the Maccabean patriots. Porphyry argued that ‘he who wrote the book under the name of Daniel lied for the sake of reviving their hope’.“

““Modern Rationalism and the Book of Daniel” Gleason L. Archer, Jr. Modern Rationalism and the Book of Daniel” Gleason L. Archer, Jr. Bibliotheca Sacra —V136 #542—Apr 79—129Bibliotheca Sacra —V136 #542—Apr 79—129

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Belshazzar vs. NabonidusBelshazzar vs. Nabonidus

““Clear cuneiform evidence now demonstrates Clear cuneiform evidence now demonstrates why the Book of Daniel names Belshazzar, why the Book of Daniel names Belshazzar, rather than his father, Nabonidus,rather than his father, Nabonidus, as king of as king of Babylon. Nabonidus…became alienated from Babylon. Nabonidus…became alienated from the people of Babylon. He took the the people of Babylon. He took the unprecedented step of moving to the Arabian unprecedented step of moving to the Arabian city of Tema, leaving ‘kingship’ in the hands of city of Tema, leaving ‘kingship’ in the hands of his son.”his son.”

““Archaeological Backgrounds of the Exilic and Postexilic Era, Part I: The Archaeological Archaeological Backgrounds of the Exilic and Postexilic Era, Part I: The Archaeological Background of Daniel” Edwin M. Yamauchi, Bibliotheca Sacra, Jun-Mar 1980, p.545Background of Daniel” Edwin M. Yamauchi, Bibliotheca Sacra, Jun-Mar 1980, p.545

[Edwin M. Yamauchi, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, History Department, Miami [Edwin M. Yamauchi, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, History Department, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.]University, Oxford, Ohio.]

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Daniel 7:4 Daniel 7:4

"The first was like "The first was like a a lion and had the wings lion and had the wings of an eagleof an eagle. I kept . I kept looking until its wings looking until its wings were plucked, and it was were plucked, and it was lifted up from the ground lifted up from the ground and made to stand on two and made to stand on two feet like a man; feet like a man; a human a human mind also was given to mind also was given to itit.” .”