
(Scripture references from ESV unless otherwise noted)
Daniel is having his quiet time
Daniel perceived in the books the number of years that, according to the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet, must pass before the end of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, seventy years. —Daniel 9:2
Daniel Prays
God answers Daniel’s prayer
Seventy weeks are decreed about your people and your holy city, to finish the transgression, to put an end to sin, and to atone for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal both vision and prophet, and to anoint a most holy place. —Daniel 9:24
This prophecy is about Israel
This prophecy is about the Kingdom of God
Seventy weeks are decreed about your people and your holy city, to finish the transgression, to put an end to sin, and to atone for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal both vision and prophet, and to anoint a most holy place. —Daniel 9:24
Permanent atonement for all sin
Permanent justice and peace
This prophecy is a time period of 490 years
This prophecy has a starting point
Know therefore and understand that from the going out of the word to restore and build Jerusalem… —Daniel 9:25
The Messiah (the Anointed One) is coming
Know therefore and understand that from the going out of the word to restore and build Jerusalem to the coming of an anointed one, a prince, there shall be seven weeks. Then for sixty-two weeks it shall be built again with squares and moat, but in a troubled time. —Daniel is 9:25
And after the sixty-two weeks, an anointed one (Messiah) shall be cut off and shall have nothing. —Daniel 9:26
The Kingdom of God is postponed
Big idea: God’s prophetic plan is precise and purposeful
Study Guide
Our small groups are on their summer schedule. Each week this summer we will be supplying study guide questions for you and your family to process. After you have completed the study guide, decide what next step you plan to take as a result of what you heard and write it down.
What are areas you need or expect precision?
Why does God give this prophecy to Daniel at this time? (Hint: think “deliverance”).
This prophecy covers a vast scope of world history. What does this tell us about God?
How does this prophecy help you pursue God better? Pursue Others?
What truths or promises from this passage do you need to arm yourself with this week?