However, the watchtower focused on prophecies in daniel, a book that twice. Because daniel 8 has to do with the end times, so then does its more complete explanation as given in the 11th chapter have to do with the end times. Even the daniels prophecy book by the wtbts shows the obvious contradiction in its text in attempting to apply a failed attempt by nazi germany actions to this prophecys acted and had success as the daniels prophecy text on daniel 8. Brexit is the exit of britain from the eu european union. Recent events appear to be setting the stage for the fulfillment of this pivotal prophecy. Watchtower chronology and daniels 70 weeks 4jehovah. I started creating bible prophecy made easy studies that give a summary of the explanation of the fulfillment, to help you see the big picture of how they prophecies together. Analysis of the old testament book of daniel, showing how it corresponds to events in modern. The witnesses have been getting their endtime interpretations of daniel wrong since 1921 when j. Whereas the bible books of samuel, kings, and chronicles are based on eyewitness records of the history of gods typical kingdom the davidic dynasty, daniel focuses on the nations of the world and gives forevisions of the power struggle of the great dynasties from daniel s time down till the time of the end. As we compare daniel chapter 8 with daniel chapter 11, we will find that dan. Danielan authentic book of prophecy watchtower online. This goat was identified by the angel gabriel as being prophetic of the empire of the greeks that was. It is a research tool for publications in various languages produced by jehovahs witnesses.
Yet within a sentence, it has added an extra 2,000 years to include nazis and communism. Those 1930s minor jw organizational adjustments that are attributed to this prophecy as finally modified in the 1999 daniel s prophecy book to 19381944 2300 days cannot constitute a transgression that brings gods denunciation. Titus fulfilled the part of the prophecy about the destruction of jerusalem, however, he did not fulfill the rest of this prophecy. Conventioners were eager to obtain their copy of the newly released 320page book, pay attention to daniel s prophecy.
If the book of daniel was a fraudulent production, christ was either ignorant of the matter, or dishonest about the prophecys authorship. As for the remaining prophecy of daniel 11, from verse 40 to 45, i do not believe this has been fulfilled yet. The scientific method, religious tolerance, and when daniel jumped the shark daily bible study daniel. But if daniel was correct and his prophecy was fulfilled, then who was the messiah of whom he spoke. Many suggest this is talking about the end of the two kingdoms, or the time of the old covenant, but this cannot be so, based on daniel. Jul 02, 2016 pay attention to daniel s prophecy by watchtower bible and tract society of new york, 1999, watchtower bible and tract society of new york, international bible students association edition, in english. First, the devil had set up his makeshift kingdom which was to take the place of gods kingdom by christ and was striving to make all. The bible is filled with predictions, or prophecies. Psalm 3 book of daniel end times prophecy jesus is coming religion end of days bible truth jehovahs witnesses world history what others are saying god gave nebuchadnezzar king of babylon a dream of a man that showed the succession of world empires from the time of babylon through to our day when jesus christ represented as a stone will. Does scripture indicate a chronology for prophetic.
It cannot be overemphasized how relevant this book is to our current generation. Why is the prophecy of the 69 weeks and the 70th week only now being revealed. Jason jackson discusses some of daniel s stunning predictions in this. What do daniel 4 and bible chronology indicate about 1914. End times timeline bible prophecy events to be fulfilled. Daniel on the last days last days mystery prophecy. Fulfilled prophecy a potent argument for the bible by r. How daniel s prophecy foretells the messiahs arrival the prophet daniel lived more than 500 years before the birth of jesus. If youre a seller, fulfillment by amazon can help you grow your business. Are bible prophecies merely the work of clever humans. Pay attention to daniel s prophecy by watchtower bible. In daniel chapter 12 god instructed daniel to seal up the prophecies in the book until the last days.
The more recent publications are used by jehovahs witnesses for their ministry and for their own personal study to understand jehovahs witnesses doctrine. Fulfillment of the prophecy the secret things belong unto the lord our god. In dreams and visions the prophet daniel saw amazing scenes of the future of the world. He thus projected the complete fulfillment of daniel s prophecy down to our day. The book of daniel and you watchtower online library. Again, rife with historical and linguistic inaccuracies, but the pictures are vivid and it does a good job of laying out what the jehovahs witnesses believe. Feb 07, 2018 the next video, will address the little horn of daniel 8. What events since 1918 therefore clearly indicate fulfillment of the prophecy concerning the 1,290 days. To many readers of the book of daniel it is not quite clear what the expression seventy weeks means, and when it is stated that each week represents a period of seven. First, we must consider that these prophetic symbols of daniel 2. How daniels prophecy foretells the messiahs arrival the prophet daniel lived more than 500 years before the birth of jesus.
Since other prophecies found in the book of daniel, such as the 70year prophecy of jeremiah and the 70weeks prophecy indicating the year of the appearance of the messiah, were fulfilled exactly as predicted, we can have confidence that god also provided the details found in this prophecy in daniel 11 long before they took place. Daniel s prophecy dreams that affect you you know, i turn back to your ancient prophets in the old testament and the signs foretelling armageddon, and i find myself wondering if if were the generation thats going to see that come about. Simply click on a link to view or download a publication. Jesus christ referred to the abomination of desolation in matthew 24. If daniel was right, then there are no other options for who the messiah is, but jesus of nazareth. This summary covers the beasts of daniel, the son of perdition of 2 thessalonians 2, and the fulfillment of revelation. Nevertheless, jehovah revealed to daniel information that would make it possible to pinpoint the time when jesus would be anointed, or appointed, as the messiah, or christ. The 2300 day prophecy of daniel has been fulfilled. Text publication download options pay attention to daniel s prophecy. Reagan read bio when i think of the book of daniel, i am always reminded of a r. Jun 26, 2015 1969the jw peak of spiritual enlightenment. Bible prophecy charts the bible was designed to be a guide to all who wish to become acquainted with the will of their maker. By paying close attention to the prophetic fulfillments of the inspired.
He was a vicious enemy of the jewish people, outlawing judaism and descrating the sacred hebrew temple. In an amazing display of prophetic revelation, daniel the prophet, several centuries earlier, had detailed some of the exploits of this political monster. Pay attention to daniels prophecy internet archive. But thou, o daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end. Tom stapleton presents this four part prophecy series on the time of the end as told in the prophecies of daniel and revelation. How daniels prophecy foretells the messiahs arrival. But part of the prophecy remains to be fulfilled at the time of the end. The fulfilment of this prophecy fixes the beginning of the time of the end because the prophecy definitely so states. Apr 20, 2018 if daniel was right, then messiah came and died prior to the year 70 c. Daniels prophecy of 70 weeks foretells the messiahs. The bible book of daniel is used as a key source of proof that the bible is inspired, based on the claim it contains remarkably accurate prophecy. Interestingly, one horn grew higher than the other. The fall of babylon prophet daniel refuses the kings food at babylon. To download the charts mentioned in this series, visit.
In the first year of belshazzar the king of babylon, daniel himself beheld a dream and visions of his head upon his bed. A realized eschatological view and commentary of daniel 9. Many have attempted to identify the beginning and ending dates of this prophecy using a. This is shown by a prophecy recorded in chapter 4 of the bible book of daniel. As we have already seen the ruler was the roman general titus. We are seeing evidence that daniels prophecy about the king of the north and the king of the south continues to be fulfilled. That is to say, the fulfillment of the vision of daniel took place in the year a. The greatest prophecy in the book of daniel is contained in the ninth chapter, the prophecy concerning the 70 weeks, transmitted from heaven through gabriel. The prophecy of daniel 2 2018 biblical end time prophecy. In this prophecy, daniel is told that god has determined 70 weeks, or periods of seven years, to bring the world to armageddon. Did jesus confirm his covenant of love and mercy with daniels people for 7 years. But some critics attack daniel, saying that the prophecies in the book bearing his name were.
The changing watchtower interpretation of bible prophecy. How do we know that some of daniels prophecies were to be fulfilled in our time. So although we know the sequence of end time events to happen, we cannot set any dates or a specific timeline for them. Alexander the great reads about himself in daniel chapter. On sunday, september 18, former circuit overseer, richard rawe and other exjws hammered questions at a bible student elder. As you know, jws do not believe that jehovahs promises of a future return to their land apply to. Daniel s prophecy of the seventy weeks is perhaps the most important prophecy to understand what will happen to israel in the last days. Every physical thing takes place spiritually before being manifested physically. List of bible prophecies not yet fulfilled believers portal. The bible a book of accurate prophecy, part 3 we have found the messiah this eightpart series in awake. Is the jewish return to israel a fulfillment of bible prophecy. Daniel 11 prophecy already fulfilled king of the north. Heres a little history to highlight the power of prophecy.
Therefore, titus is not the fulfillment of this prophecy he is only a type of the world leader who will come in the last days. The final fulfillment of daniel and revelation part 1 of. Daniel 8 jw temple judgment and cleansing soon templelijah. The bible student elder answered the question, is the jewish return to israel a fulfillment of bible prophecy. There was a 7 year period between the death of christ and the time the gospel was sent out to the gentiles at the calling of cornelius. Thus, the fulfillment of bible prophecies provides convincing evidence that the bible is gods word. In either case, if he misstated the matter regarding daniel, his claim of being the son of god would be nullified. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and. Consider how clearly he determines the year of manifestation.
This is the text version of the supplementary video to daniel chapter 8, alexander the great comes to jerusalem which can be seen here. The society is releasing at its 1999 gods prophetic word district conventions a new book that reinforces the label of false prophet that christians have. In daniel 11 we find an amazing prophecy about two leaders, the kings of the north and south, the heads of regions that were geographically north and south of the holy land. The hebrew root for abomination is shaqats, which means to be filthy, to loath, to abhor abomination of desolation. Daniel 7 is the old testament chapter that most thoroughly prepares us for the book of revelation. The reasoning behind this is that it says in the time of the end. If god did want to demonstrate his power by giving prophetic visions, why are they all so woolly and open to interpretation. Antiochus epiphanes was a greek tryant of the 2nd century b. If the book of daniel was a fraudulent production, christ was either ignorant of the matter, or dishonest about the prophecy s authorship. But endtimes prophecy is not just a christian thing. Many people think that biblical prophecies about the end of the world and the battle of armageddon are a christian thing.
But the parts daniel himself was most desirous to know about are for the endtime soon to come. The narratives show us that jehovah god blesses those who maintain integrity to him. Idealists interpret bible prophecy not as an indication of eschatological events to be fulfilled historicism and futurism or that have been fulfilled preterism. Temple judgment book of hosea primer for jw bethel judgment of daniel 8. This content was adapted from an earlier jews for jesus article. Like most teenagers, i have a difficult time enjoying the study of ancient history. End times deceptions study list daniel, revelation, antichrist. Daniels prophecy of 70 weeks foretells the messiahs arrival. This is an authorized web site of jehovahs witnesses.
If messiah was not on earth 483 years after a decree was issued to rebuild jerusalem, then daniel was a false prophet and his book has no business being in the hebrew scriptures. Evidence that the prophecy has a greater fulfillment. Our publications have shown that all of these found fulfillment in the 191418. Ideas conveyed in the prophecy, in seed or picture form, are fully revealed and explained in the new testament. Daniel 8 the mystery of the ram and the goat 2018 prophecy. The prophecy in daniel 9 about the 70 weeks of years reveals the year when jesus. End of days bible study of the prophet daniel by h. If daniel was right, this jesus is destined to return and to set up the messianic kingdom. Many detailed prophecies are found throughout the bible.
Daniel 8 future jw temple cleanse basic proofs templelijah. The imagery, information, characters and timing found in daniel 7 are all seen more fully in revelation. As we observe the fulfillment of such prophecies, our faith is strengthened and so is our. The prophecy of the bible book of daniel accurately spoke of the powers of daniel s own day, namely. The articles will help you to answer these questions. Daniels prophecy of the seventy weeks end times truth. Daniel 11 contains a long and detailed prophecy, largely fulfilled between the time of alexander the great and jesus christ. Pay attention to daniels prophecy watchman fellowship, inc. What do daniel 4 and bible chronology indicate about. To fully comprehend what will happen to israel at the end of the age, it is critically important to read and interpret an amazing prophecy from the book of daniel. Jesus reference was to a prophecy originally given to the prophet daniel daniel 12.
The book of daniel is a study, a commentary of the book of daniel in the bible. In verse 20 the archangel gabriel tells daniel that the ram with two horns represents the kings of media and persia. In daniel 7, we have a parallel prophecy with four beasts and a little horn, which god gave to daniel to strengthen the prophecy of daniel 2 and give us even further detail concerning the coming kingdoms. Prophecies of daniel prophecies fulfilled, and yet to be. Historically, persia represented the higher horn since it was the dominant power of the medopersian empire. The publications of jehovahs witnesses are organized into the year that the works were published, and in descending order. The great tree represented king nebuchadnezzar himself. A powerful king threatens to execute his wise men because they are not able to reveal and interpret his puzzling dream. As was shown in the previous issue of the watchman expositor, 1 the watchtower society has a long history of failed prophecies based on their uniquely flawed interpretation of the bible. Watchtower books publications of jehovahs witnesses. This is the whole reason why prophecy falls flat on its face.
Daniels prophetic days and our faith watchtower online. The king of the north in the time of the end watchtower. He describes how knowledge will increase dramatically as the second coming of christ approaches. In presence of the events in which it has been accomplished, its meaning lies upon the surface. You know, for religious fanatics and other societal oddballs. Oct 15, 2019 explore palepinktulipss board fulfillment of prophecy. See more ideas about jehovah, bible truth and jehovahs witnesses. Brexit and bible prophecy the rise of the antichrist. In these videos on the prophecies of daniel, ive tried to recreate visually what daniel saw and to explain it in a way which has been broadly accepted by students of bible prophecy for many centuries. From 1874 to 1914 the prophecy concerning the lords coming was being fulfilled and could be understood, and was understood, by those who were faithful to the lord and who were watching the development of events, but not by others.
For this, one must understand the final endtimes prophecy given in the book of daniel, the 70 weeks prophecy daniel 9. The messianic time table according to daniel the prophet. Dec 09, 2019 clearly, the book of daniel contains two very different threads. Is the stage being set for the fulfillment of daniel 11.
The jehovahs witnesses beliefs and interpretations regarding the prophecies in the book of daniel and their application to the modern world. Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophesies which are coming to fruition today. To understand this prophecy we have to go to the time of alexander the great, who lived near the end of the fourth century b. Its record of fulfilled prophecy, such as those written by isaiah and documented by history, is always right. For example, millions of jehovahs witnesses around the globe have studied daniel s prophecy, verse by verse. Fulfilled prophecyreason 5, you can trust the bible. We will come to feel ever more sure that god will accomplish his purpose at the exact time and in the precise manner that he chooses. Reasoning from the scriptures with the jehovahs witnesses ron rhodes. Friends, the prophecy of daniel 2 is a truly amazing prophecy, given way back in 603 bc, and yet every detail of it was accurately fulfilled.
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