Bibl450 research paper 1
Daniel 9:24-27
Research Paper 1 for Bible 450
Liberty University
Kristina Silva
2/5/2014
Introduction
This paper will research and seek to determine the prophetic meaning by analyzing the material found within the passage Daniel 9:24-27 point by point, verse by verse. Daniel 9:24-27 holds the title of the utmost important prophecy to be found in scripture. In a nutshell, this passage chronologically foretells the future of the nation of Israel over a seventy-week timeframe. This vision given to Daniel is historically and biblically fulfilled further declaring its importance to the Bible.
Summary
Daniels vision is viewed to be the ultimate historical and biblical action plan for the seventy weeks of Israel. Historically and biblically there are several events that enunciate the fulfillment of this prophetic vision. Anderson states in his book The Coming Prince, “The rebuilding by decree of Jerusalem, the triumphant entry by Jesus on the 8th of Nisan into Jerusalem, Jesus’ crucifixion, and finally in 70AD the destruction of the temple are all fulfillment of Daniel’s prophetic vision in chapter 9.”1 With further examination of this scripture there is a great pause between week 69 and week 70. If we then jump to Luke 4:17-21 there is a correspondence when taking these two passages and cross-reference them. Jesus reads the passage from Isaiah 61 when he is in the synagogue of Nazareth to the people listening saying, “ ‘The Spirit of the Lord is on me because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.’ Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him. He began by saying to them, ‘Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.’ ”
Research Paper 1 for Bible 450
Liberty University
Kristina Silva
2/5/2014
Introduction
This paper will research and seek to determine the prophetic meaning by analyzing the material found within the passage Daniel 9:24-27 point by point, verse by verse. Daniel 9:24-27 holds the title of the utmost important prophecy to be found in scripture. In a nutshell, this passage chronologically foretells the future of the nation of Israel over a seventy-week timeframe. This vision given to Daniel is historically and biblically fulfilled further declaring its importance to the Bible.
Summary
Daniels vision is viewed to be the ultimate historical and biblical action plan for the seventy weeks of Israel. Historically and biblically there are several events that enunciate the fulfillment of this prophetic vision. Anderson states in his book The Coming Prince, “The rebuilding by decree of Jerusalem, the triumphant entry by Jesus on the 8th of Nisan into Jerusalem, Jesus’ crucifixion, and finally in 70AD the destruction of the temple are all fulfillment of Daniel’s prophetic vision in chapter 9.”1 With further examination of this scripture there is a great pause between week 69 and week 70. If we then jump to Luke 4:17-21 there is a correspondence when taking these two passages and cross-reference them. Jesus reads the passage from Isaiah 61 when he is in the synagogue of Nazareth to the people listening saying, “ ‘The Spirit of the Lord is on me because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.’ Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him. He began by saying to them, ‘Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.’ ”
Bibliography: Anderson, Robert. The Coming Prince. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 1954. Jeffrey, Grant.Armageddon: Appointment With Destiny. Toronto: Frontier Research Publications, 1997. Miller, Stephen R. The New American Commentary: Daniel. Nashville: Broadman Press, 1994. Shoulders, Renald. The Most High God. Bellmawr: Friends of Israel, 1982. LaHaye, Tim, and Ed Hindson. The Popular Encyclopedia of Bible Prophecy. Eugene: Harvest House, 2004. Walvoord, John F. "Chapter 9 The Prophecy Of The Seventy Weeks."WWW.Bible.org. 2011. http://bible.org/seriespage/chapter-9-prophecy-seventy-weeks#P1410_604790 (accessed Febuary 10, 2014).