Prophecy Seminar 1

Prophecy Seminar Prophecy Seminar

Introduction to the books of Daniel and Revelation….

Introduction to the books of Daniel and Revelation….

Prophecy Seminar Prophecy Seminar What will the Prophecy Seminar do for you?What will the Prophecy Seminar do for you?

• You will understand the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation

• You will understand the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation

• You will discover the amazing drama between the forces of good and evil [Christ and Satan]

• You will discover the amazing drama between the forces of good and evil [Christ and Satan]

• You will find inner peace and security as you learn that God is in control

• You will find inner peace and security as you learn that God is in control


1. Both Daniel and Revelation must be interpreted by the Bible itself…..

1. Both Daniel and Revelation must be interpreted by the Bible itself…..

2. Prophecy can be understood only as it centres in and uplifts Jesus Christ… 2. Prophecy can be understood only as it centres in and uplifts Jesus Christ…

3. The focus of our study will be on the preparation needed for the End of

Time

3. The focus of our study will be on the preparation needed for the End of

Time

Three basic premises on ProphecyThree basic premises on Prophecy


1. Prophecy may be interpreted within the same chapter ie Daniel 2:32 with vs 37-81. Prophecy may be interpreted within the same chapter ie Daniel 2:32 with vs 37-8

Three ways to interpret ProphecyThree ways to interpret Prophecy

Daniel 2:31-32

"You, O king, were watching; and behold, a great image! This great image, whose splendour

was excellent, stood before you; and its form was awesome. This

image's head was of fine gold……”

Daniel 2:31-32

"You, O king, were watching; and behold, a great image! This great image, whose splendour

was excellent, stood before you; and its form was awesome. This

image's head was of fine gold……”

Daniel 2:37-38

"You, O king, are a king of kings. For the God of heaven

has given you a kingdom, power, strength, and

glory…..you are this head of gold.”

Daniel 2:37-38

"You, O king, are a king of kings. For the God of heaven

has given you a kingdom, power, strength, and

glory…..you are this head of gold.”


2. Prophecy may be interpreted with the same book ie Daniel 2:39 with ch 5:26-28 or other

books of Scripture.

2. Prophecy may be interpreted with the same book ie Daniel 2:39 with ch 5:26-28 or other

books of Scripture.


Daniel 2:39

“But after you shall arise another kingdom inferior to yours; then another, a third

kingdom of bronze, which shall rule over all the earth.”

Daniel 2:39

“But after you shall arise another kingdom inferior to yours; then another, a third

kingdom of bronze, which shall rule over all the earth.”

Daniel 5:25-28

“…Mene, Tekel, Upharsin.

This is the interpretation of each word. MENE: God has

numbered your kingdom, and finished it; TEKEL: You

have been weighed in the balances, and found wanting; PERES: Your kingdom has been divided, and given to the Medes and Persians."

Daniel 5:25-28

“…Mene, Tekel, Upharsin.

This is the interpretation of each word. MENE: God has

numbered your kingdom, and finished it; TEKEL: You

have been weighed in the balances, and found wanting; PERES: Your kingdom has been divided, and given to the Medes and Persians."


3. Prophecy may be interpreted through history or archaeology ie

Daniel 2:40 with ch 7:23

3. Prophecy may be interpreted through history or archaeology ie

Daniel 2:40 with ch 7:23


Daniel 2:40

“And the fourth kingdom shall be as strong as iron, inasmuch

as iron breaks in pieces and shatters everything; and like

iron that crushes, that kingdom will break in pieces and crush

all the others.”

Daniel 2:40

“And the fourth kingdom shall be as strong as iron, inasmuch

as iron breaks in pieces and shatters everything; and like

iron that crushes, that kingdom will break in pieces and crush

all the others.”

Daniel 7:23-24

“Thus he said: 'The fourth beast shall be A fourth

kingdom on earth, Which shall be different from all other

kingdoms, And shall devour the whole earth, Trample it and

break it in pieces. The ten horns are ten kings Who shall arise from this kingdom…”

Daniel 7:23-24

“Thus he said: 'The fourth beast shall be A fourth

kingdom on earth, Which shall be different from all other

kingdoms, And shall devour the whole earth, Trample it and

break it in pieces. The ten horns are ten kings Who shall arise from this kingdom…”

Author and Date Author and Date

1. Who is the author of the book of Daniel? Daniel 12:4-5,9………………

1. Who is the author of the book of Daniel? Daniel 12:4-5,9………………

Daniel 12:4,9

"But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the

book until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall

increase….. "Go your way, Daniel, for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end.”

Daniel 12:4,9

"But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the

book until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall

increase….. "Go your way, Daniel, for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end.”


2. Did Jesus recognise Daniel as the author of this book. Matthew 24:15.…….…

2. Did Jesus recognise Daniel as the author of this book. Matthew 24:15.…….…

Matthew 24:15

"Therefore when you see the 'abomination of

desolation,' spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place" (whoever reads, let him understand)

Matthew 24:15

"Therefore when you see the 'abomination of

desolation,' spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place" (whoever reads, let him understand)


3. When was the book of Daniel written. Daniel 1:1

3. When was the book of Daniel written. Daniel 1:1

Daniel 1:1

“In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of

Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to

Jerusalem and besieged it.”

Daniel 1:1

“In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of

Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to

Jerusalem and besieged it.”

4. Who had conquered Jerusalem and taken Daniel captive to Babylon. Daniel 1:1………………….

4. Who had conquered Jerusalem and taken Daniel captive to Babylon. Daniel 1:1………………….

The Setting of The BookThe Setting of The Book

Daniel 1:1

“In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king

of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of

Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged

it.”

5. To what event does the book of Daniel point Daniel 12:4,9,13

5. To what event does the book of Daniel point Daniel 12:4,9,13

The Setting of The BookThe Setting of The Book

Daniel 12:4,9

"But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until

the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and

knowledge shall increase….. "Go your way, Daniel, for the

words are closed up and sealed till the time of the

end.”

6. What are the two parts to the book of Daniel.

1. 2.

6. What are the two parts to the book of Daniel.

1. 2.HistoricalHistorical

The Setting of The Book

ProphecyProphecy

7. Is the study of prophecy important? 2 Peter 1:19..…

7. Is the study of prophecy important? 2 Peter 1:19..…

The Setting of The Book

2 Peter 1:19

“And so we have also a more sure word of testimony,

whereunto ye do well that ye take heed as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts.”

2 Peter 1:19

“And so we have also a more sure word of testimony,

whereunto ye do well that ye take heed as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts.”

Symbols of Prophecy Symbols of Prophecy

8. Give the Biblical meaning of the following symbols:

Beast. Daniel 7:23 ……………


Beast. Daniel 7:23 ……………

Daniel 7:23

“Thus he said: 'The fourth beast shall be a fourth kingdom on earth…”

Daniel 7:23

“Thus he said: 'The fourth beast shall be a fourth kingdom on earth…”

Symbols of Prophecy Symbols of Prophecy8. Give the Biblical meaning of the following

symbols:

Day Ezekial 4:6 ………..


Day Ezekial 4:6 ………..

Day

Ezekial 4:6

“And when you have completed them, lie again on your right side; then you shall bear the iniquity of the house

of Judah forty days. I have laid on you a day for each

year.”

Ezekial 4:6

“And when you have completed them, lie again on your right side; then you shall bear the iniquity of the house

of Judah forty days. I have laid on you a day for each

year.”

Symbols of Prophecy Symbols of Prophecy8. Give the Biblical meaning of the following

symbols:

Water Revelation 17:15 ………..


Water Revelation 17:15 ………..

Revelation 17:15

“Then he said to me, "The waters which you saw,

where the harlot sits, are peoples, multitudes,

nations, and tongues.”

Revelation 17:15

“Then he said to me, "The waters which you saw,

where the harlot sits, are peoples, multitudes,

nations, and tongues.”


Three Prophetic View points acknowledged

by most Biblical Scholars today……...

Three Prophetic View points acknowledged

by most Biblical Scholars today……...

2. The Futurist view…

2. The Futurist view…

3. The Historist view…3. The Historist view…

1. The Preterist view…1. The Preterist view…


Next weeks study is……

The Cosmic Warfare in Daniel

Next weeks study is……

The Cosmic Warfare in Daniel

Looking at the main players in the Cosmic Drama Jesus Christ and Satan the devil

Looking at the main players in the Cosmic Drama Jesus Christ and Satan the devil

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