Within the last two weeks or so, when i was reading daniel, this came to me. However, if chapters 16 and 712 appear, at first glance, to be very different stories, they are, in fact, one storythe story of gods providential care. In the book of daniel, chapters 10, 11, and 12 are a part of one revelation. It takes the believer to the highwater mark of christian hopethe assurance of the resurrection of the dead. Daniel 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. This dual prophecy is speaking both of the end of the age of pisces and the time of the end of the latter. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 12 how to shine like the stars. The traditional division of the book of daniel into two halves 16. The first four seals opened by the lamb unleash the 4 horses of the apocalypse.
And d the word was true, and it was a great conflict. The end times at that time michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. Verses 14 it is usual with the prophets, when they foretel the grievances of the church, to furnish it at the same time with proper antidotes, a remedy for every malady. Daniel focused on the end of all these judgments, and was wondering when it will end. In the early 1800s, many honest and godly bible students around the world, independent of one another, begin to unravel the correct meaning of the book of daniel.
Daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12272015. As indicated in the exposition of chapter 7, an alternative approach, recognizing the. This chapter begins with an account of a time of exceeding great trouble to the people of god, who are comforted with the consideration of michael the great prince being on their side, and with a promise of deliverance, with the resurrection of the dead, and the glorious state of wise and good men upon that, daniel 12. They depict four distinct principalities of government, contemporary one with the. Discussion on the book of daniel chapter 12 from the king james bible online.
Daniel 12 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The conclusion of the vision of the scriptures of truth. Daniel 12, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Our chapter furnishes us with details preparatory to the prophetic revelations made in daniel 11 and daniel 12. Daniel 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. And at that time this time of the end your people shall be delivered, every one who is found written in the book daniel 12. We remark here, as in other supernatural manifestations recorded in scripture, that a portion only has been witnessed by.
And there will be a time of distress such as never occurred since there was a nation until that time. This one gave me such detail about the future of my people that in your time scholars who dont believe in predictive prophecy have tried to make the claim that i didnt really write my story at all. The angel michael is often associated with spiritual battle daniel 10. Resurrection in daniel 12 and its contribution to the theology of the. After the prediction of the troubles of the jews under antiochus, prefiguring the troubles of the christian church under the antichristian power, we have here, i. Comforts, and very precious ones, prescribed as cordials for the support of gods people in those times of trouble. The last study focused on the prophecies concerning a coming world leader and a time in history that you probably dont want to be around in. Observe that it was only a portion of the hand that the king saw comp. Now at that time michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise. Two groups will arise from death constituting the many, meaning all as in john. At that time michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people. As these prophesied events begin to unfold, gods people need to remember that daniel was also told. Tregelles thinks jesus at his coming will deliver the jews. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the bookwill be delivered.
However, albert barnes in barnes notes on the old testament feels that a break can be made after 12. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time. A conference concerning the time of these events, ver. While the book of daniel does not mention antiochus iv by name, chapter 11, verses 2145 reads like a chronicle of his reign.
Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. One of the angels asking how long it should be to the end of these wonders, a solemn reply is made, that it would be for a time, times, and a half, the period mentioned 25, and in the revelation. Dec 31, 2015 daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12 272015. Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake. But thou, 0 daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end. Daniel 7 this chapter presents a vision of four beasts arising from the sea. An interval elapses, during which their consciences are awakened to repentance and faith in him. Blessed is he who waits, and comes to the one thousand three hundred and thirtyfive days. Daniel 12, new international version niv the bible app. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon.
And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation, even to that time. Daniel 12 niv the end times at that time bible gateway. The end of the tribulation and the coming millennial reign of christ chapter outline top. And at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. This dual prophecy is speaking both of the end of the age of pisces and the time of the end of the latter days of israel a. That the writing was visible to all is plain from daniel 5. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Daniel 12 is the crowning chapter of this prophecy, as well as its conclusion. The image of gold is described as being sixty cubits 90 ft. Daniel is the only prophet who mentions the prince of persia and the prince of greece. This vision, found in chapters 11 and 12, will cover the history of the jews from daniels day down until the fall of jerusalem in ad 70. Chapter 10 is a prelude to the final vision in the book of daniel. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Daniel 12 at that time shall arise michael, the great.
There is little in history, secular or sacred, to corroborate this chapter. Daniel 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. Through daniels visions and experiences as an exile in babylon, the book of daniel gives us a clearer understanding of history than any other part of the bible. Protection and resurrection daniel 12 1 and at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. David guzik commentary on daniel 12 describes a time of future trouble destined for israel, and the resolution of resurrection. Let us listen and learn, and gain hope and comfort. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Daniel 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Nov 26, 2015 daniel chapter 10 daniel s last vision pastor tom luitwieler 11222015.
There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. Daniel does not envisage the universal resurrection as later developed. Daniel 712 pt 2 gaining understanding of the time of the end. The first four seals opened by the lamb unleash the 4 horses of. Daniel chapter 10 daniels last vision pastor tom luitwieler 11222015. Time prophecies in daniel 12 biblical research institute. Remember, cyrus had conquered babylon in fulfillment of a prophecy god had given to isaiah over 100 years earlier isaiah 44.
This final chapter of daniel is interpreted in various ways by different schools of scholars. Daniel is then commanded to shut up the words and to seal the book to the time of the end, 4. This is lesson 2 on daniel 11and all of chapter 12. The big picture chapter 10 prelude as if the dream predicting the messiahs coming wasnt enough, two years later i received another revelation. Daniel 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. Daniel also makes it clear that god is in control of all human events that have unfolded or will occur in later times. The end times according to daniel part three, chapters 1012. Discussion of the interpretative approaches to the book of daniel commentaries. Daniel 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.
Jesus made this statement, not some commentary book. All that is left is tell you the about the tribulation, jesus second coming, the antichrist and explain what it has to do with our life today. They are very instructive, as showing us the way in which angelic beings may act as ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation heb. In chapter 10, daniel tells of a revelation he received during the third year of king cyrus of persias reign.