Daniel’s prophecy of the seventy weeks is one of the most widely debated passages in Scripture. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg draws out his interpretation of this challenging text while pointing our eyes to the primary message: God’s power over human history.
- Topics:
- Biblical Figures
- Jesus Christ
- Preaching Christ from the Old Testament
- Prophecy
- Providence of God
- Sovereignty of God
From the Sermon
November 8, 2015
Gabriel and the 70 Weeks
Daniel 9:20-27Series: And He Shall Reign, Volume 2
Id: 3127
And He Shall Reign, Volume 1
With stories of men who endured in the face of persecution, terrifying dreams, and mysterious visions, the book of Daniel has intrigued readers for generations. But at the heart of this book, we don’t meet a mere man, however brave, faithful, or wise. We meet God, the King of Kings, who rules over every earthly kingdom and who is committed to preserving His people through trouble and persecution. In volume one of this series, Alistair Begg reminds us that God is a faithful deliverer. The historical events and fantastic visions contained in the first six chapters of Daniel were not written only to inspire and intrigue, but to comfort God’s suffering people in exile. Just as God equipped Daniel to encourage the exiles, these studies assure us that the God who brings His people into difficulty will certainly bring them through it. God reigns over the affairs of men and of nations, and He will reign forever.