Daniel’s 70 Weeks is NOT 70 Years!
It is the same thing here in Daniel 9. Gabriel is really giving a bit of a play on words. In essence, as Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum points out (“Footsteps of the Messiah”), Gabriel is essentially saying, “Daniel, it’s not 70 years, but 70 SEVENS of years.”
Ronald and Laura Weinland and Steve Fletcher are Three Examples of False Prophets
Like Steve Fletcher who also has a habit of making claims that are not fulfilled (making him a false prophet as well), Ronald Weinland seems undaunted by his numerous errors and continues on as though nothing was amiss. This is simply the way it is with false prophets. Normally, when they are shown to be wrong, they will often attack those who call them out. This is the modus operandi for those who esteem themselves as prophets or seers. In reality, they have overworked imaginations and an ability to cause people to follow them. There is an intensity about their personality that makes people believe they have something that others do not.
Baphomet May Make Debut as Statue Honoring Satan on Oklahoma Capitol Grounds
There are many godless people in America. Many of them were born here, but many more seemed to immigrate here within the last few decades. There are too many evil forces at work behind the scenes in America, attempting to reshape it, demoralize it, gut it, and destroy it. Prior to the 1950s, those forces operated largely under cover of the shadows, out of sight of the mainstream. Today, they work in the direct sunlight, creating havoc, creating change, destroying the biblical foundation of this great country.
Jesus Explains End Times Protocol, Pt 11
In verse 27, we see our first usage of the pronoun “he.” The first part of 27 reads, “And he will make a firm covenant with the many for one week…” The question we must ask then is who is this “he” referring to here? This is where the rule of antecedents comes into play. We look at the “he” and we ask, to whom does this “he” refer. If we travel backwards in the text, we come to the “people of the prince who is to come” section. We have determined that this is a roundabout way of referring to the Antichrist. Therefore, the “he” in verse 27 refers back to the Antichrist.
Jesus Explains End Times Protocol, Pt 10
It is clear from verse 27 that the final week does not begin until “he” confirms a covenant with the many for one “seven.” What is this covenant? We are not sure exactly what the covenant is, but we are sure that it entails a form of peace for Israel. The fact that it is one “seven” in length tells us that it is the final seven years of this age, just prior to and leading up to the physical return of Jesus.
Jesus Explains End Times Protocol, Pt 9
The sixty-two weeks came to an end in AD 33 with the Triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Five things are supposed to occur during that time and the start of the final week. In essence then, we are living DURING the time between these weeks. I have explained it in even greater detail in my book “Between Weeks,” which can either be purchased or downloaded as a PDF (free of charge). The whole of this book explains the weeks and the fact that we are living in a time AFTER the closing of the sixty-two weeks and BEFORE the start of the final week.
Jesus Explains End Times Protocol, Pt 8
It was not until the Six Day War in 1967 that more land was added to the nation of Israel. Egypt, along with others, chose to attack Israel on the Sabbath, a cheap shot to be sure, but all is fair in love and war. Because Israeli soldiers could not fight back, her enemies gained quite a foothold. However, within a few weeks to a month, Israel regained ground lost and also gained more, taking the Golan Heights, the West Bank (including Gaza) and more.
Jesus Explains End Times Protocol, Pt 7
In our last article, we briefly went over Daniel 9 and determined that the word “weeks” should have been more accurately translated “sevens.” We were then able to show that the total amount of time indicated by Gabriel was to be viewed in years, based on the entire context of the chapter itself. You’ll recall that Daniel had been reading Jeremiah and realized that the prophesied 70 years of captivity was almost concluded. During Daniel’s prayer, Gabriel came along and gave Daniel understanding. In essence, Gabriel told Daniel that the captivity wasn’t 70 years, but 70 “sevens” or 70 times 7 years for a total of 490 years.
Jesus Explains End Times Protocol, Pt 6
It’s the same thing here. Gabriel is actually using a bit of a play on words. Daniel had just read from Jeremiah that the 70 years were nearly over and the Jews would be released from their bondage. Gabriel comes along to say essentially yes, you will physically be released, but your city (Jerusalem) will continue to be controlled by Gentiles, not for 70 years, but for 70 sevens of years. We know that this “sevens” must refer to years because the entire context of Daniel 9 is referencing years.
Jesus Explains End Times Protocol, Pt 5
Jesus is saying that when He returns for the second time to earth, it will not be secretly or hidden from public view as when He was born in a manger among farm animals. When He returns, it will be visible by all! Just as lightning strikes from the east to the west (and lights up the sky as it strikes), so will be Jesus’ Second Coming. In other words, Jesus’ return will be obvious, so don’t waste time believing in those who claim to have supernatural ability but no one knows who they are or from where they came. In fact, Jesus pointedly states, “don’t believe them.” Ignore them. Shun them. Jesus will return in splendor and glory and every eye will see Him. Make no mistake.
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