Sermons About Antiochus-epiphanes
A Foretaste of the Future
Daniel 8:1-27 The symbols laid out in the Book of Daniel leave no doubt that the God of the Bible is indeed the sovereign God of history. In fact, the Book of Daniel alone proves the veracity of God's Word based on the precise fulfillment of the prophesy predicted there. This prophesy also provides us with a foretaste of the future, or the end times, and therefore gives believers the assurance that the rest of Daniel's prophesy will eventually come to pass. Tonight, we look at the second of the four prophetic visions or dreams that Daniel had during the reign of King Belshazzar. In this dream we see three images that have bearing on the future of the nation of Israel as well as those of us who live in these end times. These images represent the succession of dominant world powers that were previously prophesied through the interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar's dream in chapter 2. The succession of the Babylonian Empire to the Medo-Persian Empire to the Greek Empire is symbolized by images of: 1. A Might Ram - Persia (vv. 1-4; 14-20) 2. A Mad Goat - Greece (vv. 5-8; 21-22) 3. A Menacing Horn - Greek ruler Antiochus Epiphanes (vv. 9-13; 23-27) God ordained the fall of the Medo-Persians to the Greeks in order to carry out His sovereign will for the nation of Israel by using one pagan empire to enslave the Jews and another pagan empire to free them and return them from exile to their homeland. What a comfort to know that no evil power can arise without His sovereign decree. We rejoice in the knowledge that when God is for us, who can be against us! Daniel shows us why we should stand for Christ in a secular society. Why? Because we know that God wins through His Son Jesus Christ - the One God raised up as the Savior of the world. Let us focus not on the ram or the goat, but on the Lamb of God Who takes away the sins of the world. Do you know the Lamb? Has He taken away your sins?
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Recognizing the Signs of the Times
Recognizing the Signs of the Times Daniel Chapters 11 & 12 Detailed Prophesy- Wow, what a God (10:1-20) The dress rehearsal for the antichrist, Antiochus Epiphanes He will be a master of intrigue (21) He will be a master of deceit (23) He will redistribute the wealth (24) He will promote secularism throughout the culture (30) He will stop the daily sacrifices (31) He will set up abominations that cause desolation (31) He will be a master at flattery (32) BUT THE PEOPLE WHO KNOW THEIR GOD WILL FIRMLY RESIST HIM! 32 The prophetic signs of the Antichrist (36-45) He will do as he pleases (36) He will magnify himself and say unheard-of things against God. He will show no respect for his heritage or elders (37) He will use great force, might makes right (38-39) He will be a briber and honor lobbyist who line his pockets (39) He will become the most heartless power broker in the world on his way to accumulating the world’s power and wealth. (40-43) HE WILL BE DEFEATED, HE WILL COME TO HIS END, AND NO ONE WILL HELP HIM (45) Daniel ask, “My Lord, what shall the outcome be of all this?” These will be the worse times in world events since the history of nations. (12:1) Everyone whose name is written in the “book”-will be delivered. AS FOR YOU, GO YOUR WAY TILL THE END! (13)
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Prophecy Clock
Daniel chapter 9 is a key text for many eschatological constructions. Found therein is a "timeline" of activity that brings to Israel another episode of salvation and judgment. How should we understand the details of this chapter? First of all, by not divorcing it from the other visions of Daniel which communicate similar truths, and remaining consistent with the promises God makes with His covenant people.
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