Sermon Daniel Chapter 12

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[2] The title of the sermon today is “DANIEL CHAPTER 12.”

Daniel Saw This Great Angel Who Helped His Understanding

• If you remember, Daniel Chapter 10 was an introduction to Daniel Chapter 11.
• Daniel was in the 3^rd year of the King of Persia when he understood the vision.
• Daniel or Belteshazzar saw this great angel who helped him understand.
• In Daniel Chapter 11, we get a summary in great detail of several hundred years.
• The entire Book of Daniel covers a period of about 450 years.
• Daniel was born around 620 BC or so and Antiochus Epiphanes reigns until 164 BC.
• We see prophecies into the future for Daniel but also into the future for us.

In Daniel Chapter 11, we see Cyrus is the current King of Persia.

• The angel gives Daniel understanding and shows him this line of kings after Cyrus.
• The angel tells Daniel about the kings of Persia and then the king of Grecia.
• We see the 2 strongest kings in Grecia fighting with each other constantly
• There’s an entire line of kings on each side of the Northern Kingdom and the Southern Kingdom.
• We see a line of Ptolemy in the South and Seleucus or Antiochus in the North.
• We see this fighting going on all the way down through Antiochus Epiphanes.

And we know Antiochus Epiphanes is a picture of the antichrist. He’s a great deceiver. He uses flattery to conquer.

• When flattery isn’t working, he uses his great army from the Northern Kingdom of Grecia.
• Antiochus Epiphanes hates God. He thinks he is god. He pays honor to some false god.
• He goes into the temple in Jerusalem and makes it desolate.
• He sets up an abomination inside God’s temple. Soon after he dies of disease or suicide.
• In other words, don’t mess with God. Seriously?
• Don’t be deceived by Satan into thinking you’re something you aren’t. He paid for that.
• That man is burning in hell right now. He magnified himself above God Almighty.
• We finished Daniel Chapter 11 with this verse about Antiochus Epiphanes.

[3] Daniel 11:45 And he shall plant the tabernacles of his palace between the seas in the glorious holy mountain; yet he shall come to his end, and none shall help him.

• That’s what happens when you reject God over and over again.
• You can conquer everything you want on this earth and reject God, and you’ll end up like him.
• “Yet he shall come to his end, and none shall help him.” There’s no one to help once you reject God.
• You can be dying from disease. No one can help you but God.

If you’ve rejected him all your life, he might not hear you.

• If you magnify yourself on this earth, God won’t be there to help you.
• When you face death on your own, it’s going to be the scariest thing you’ve ever faced.
• And just like Antiochus Epiphanes, “AND NONE SHALL HELP.”
• So you best accept Jesus Christ as your only Savior right now.
• Then you won’t have to worry about death and hell.

Before we start in Daniel Chapter 12, you should understand that Daniel Chapter 11 already happened.

• But Daniel Chapter 11 is going to happen again. We’ve already seen a picture of the antichrist.
• We see it again closer Jesus Christ’s first coming with Vespasian Emperor of Rome.
• In Daniel Chapter 11, we know Antiochus Epiphanes is an example of the antichrist.
• And “THE” antichrist in Revelation will be similar to that man but far greater.
• Daniel Chapter 12 is telling us about the future events prophesied in Daniel Chapter 11.
• We’re going to see not just the worldly side of these events but the heavenly and spiritual side too.
• With that said, let’s there in verse 1 of Daniel Chapter 12.

[4] Daniel 12:1 And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.

• This is talking about Michael the archangel, the great prince, standing up for the children of Israel.
• Some false religions believe that Michael the archangel is Jesus Christ and that is incorrect.
• Michael is a great prince of the angels, but he is just one of the chief princes of the angels.
• The Bible isn’t trying to trick us into thinking Jesus Christ is Michael the archangel.
• Satan is kicked out of heaven for good during this time of great trouble or tribulation.

Satan Was Kicked Out Because Michael The Archangel Stood Up

Why was Satan kicked out? Because Michael the archangel stood up as God commanded him to do.

• When God wants something to happen, it happens. This must happen because it is written.
• And there will be a GREAT TIME OF TROUBLE such as NEVER WAS.
• When the Bible says that, you better believe it. That time hasn’t come.
• What we see today isn’t even close to what this time of great trouble will be like. Not even close.
• You’ll know when the tribulation and especially the great tribulation arrives. There will be no question.
• You won’t miss it. You won’t say: “Oh, I must have missed that great time of trouble.”

Towards the end of verse 1, you see: “And at that time thy people shall be delivered.”

• The names of people who are written in the Book of Life will be delivered at that time.
• All names written in the Book of Life are God’s people, or the spiritual Israel.
• We know from our verse by verse study of Revelation that the rapture or first resurrection happens directly after the Great Tribulation.
• This verse in the Book of Daniel shows us the exact same timing that we see in Revelation.
• Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21 all match this perfectly.

[5] Matthew 24:21-22 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. 22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.

[6] Matthew 24:29-30 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: 30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

[7] Matthew 24:31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

• At the rapture, which is the first resurrection, “thy people shall be delivered.”
• We see there will be great tribulation, the sun and moon darkened, stars fall from heaven.
• “And then shall appear the Son of man in heaven.” The Lord’s day is here.
• It will be a great and terrible day. Great for the saved. Terrible for the unsaved.
• “Then shall the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds.”
• That is the second coming of Jesus Christ. If he didn’t come at that time, no flesh would be saved.
• None of the saved IN THEIR FLESH would make it through the great tribulation.
• Who comes and puts a stop to all the persecution and killing of God’s people? JESUS CHRIST HIMSELF.
• And Daniel Chapter 12 verse 1 matches this timeline perfectly.

[8] Daniel 12:2 And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.

• We know from Revelation and 1 Corinthians Chapter 15 that there are 3 resurrections in total.
• Notice, Daniel Chapter 12 is talking about the resurrections of the people sleeping in the dust of the earth.
• When your body dies, it goes to sleep in the earth. Your soul goes to heaven or hell.
• If your soul is alive, your soul goes directly to heaven. If your soul is dead, your soul goes directly to hell.
• Once you believe on the Lord Jesus Christ to save you in this life, you are alive forevermore.
• We know there are 3 resurrections in total. Here they are:

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• 1) We see Christ is the first fruits. He received the very first glorified body.
• He arose on the first fruits, which is the first day of the week during the days of unleavened bread.
• 2) We see the first resurrection. This is all saved people prior to the rapture.
• All of those people who die before the rapture will receive a newly resurrected body at the rapture.
• Your body will arise out of the grave and will go from mortal to immortal.
• 3) After the thousand years or millennium when Jesus reigns on earth, the second resurrection occurs.
• This is the final resurrection. All those who are saved after the rapture will receive a new glorified body.

The Living And The Dead Are Resurrected At The Second Resurrection

But something else also happens at this second or final resurrection.

• So, Daniel Chapter 12 is telling us about the second resurrection in verse 2.
• Verse 1 talked about the first resurrection. Verse 2 talks about the second resurrection.
• From Revelation, we know that the living and the dead are resurrected at the second resurrection.
• The great white throne judgements happens when all the dead are resurrected.
• The dead are judged at the great white throne judgement.
• Their bodies come out of the grave and meet their dead souls from hell. Why?
• To be judged by their works. The living are never judged by their works to be saved.
• With that said, let’s read verse 2 again.

[10] Daniel 12:2 And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.

• After the thousand years, the bodies sleeping in the earth shall awake.
• Some will go directly to everlasting life. These are the saved. Some to shame and everlasting contempt.
• These are the unsaved. Look at Daniel 12 verse 2 again. Watch this now from John Chapter 5.

[11] John 5:28-29 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, 29 And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

• Again, 3 resurrections. 1) Christ the first fruits. 2) First resurrection of the living at the rapture.
• 3) Second or final resurrection of the living and the dead after the thousand year reign of Jesus Christ.
• That’s it for the resurrections within the Bible. Jesus is the only one that went from dead to alive.
• You won’t be resurrected to life if your soul is dead in hell.
• JESUS IS THE ONLY ONE whose soul went to hell, he was considered dead, and is now alive.
• Some people will say that I am a heretic for saying the soul of Jesus went to hell.
• Some will say I am a heretic for saying that Jesus Christ was dead. But let’s see what Jesus says.
• This is Jesus Christ HIMSELF speaking in Revelation Chapter 1.

[12] Revelation 1:17-18 And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last: 18 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

• Jesus says, “I am he that liveth, AND WAS DEAD; and, BEHOLD, I AM ALIVE for evermore, AMEN.”
• He lives. He was dead. He is alive forevermore. So remember, we aren’t like Jesus. He is God.
• His soul went to hell, and he arose from the dead. And he is alive forevermore. Understand that.

[13] Acts 2:31 He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.

• You can’t die without being saved in this life and go to hell and come back to life. Only Jesus did that.
• So again, Jesus is THE FIRSTFRUITS. He received the first glorified body.
• One day, if you’re saved, you’ll receive a new glorified body. Your body changes in a moment.
• It goes from mortal to immortal, from corruption to incorruption. You will sin no more.
• Jesus is THE only one who lives a sinless life in the flesh just like us. He never sinned once.
• He was the only possible sacrifice for all sins of all time. He went to the cross and died for you and I.
• His soul went to hell. He arose from THE DEAD in his new body. He ate and drank in his new body.

Listen, there’s all kinds of so-called “Christian” denominations that don’t believe in the resurrections.

• The resurrections are clearly shown in the Old Testament and the New Testament.
• There were Jews called the Sadducees who didn’t believe in the resurrection.

[14] Acts 23:8 For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.

• The Bible even calls people out by name who say that the resurrection is already past.

[15] 2 Timothy 2:17-18 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; 18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

• This Scripture is from 2 Timothy and the resurrection is not past. It’s obvious by that Scripture.
• The rapture has not happened. The thousand year reign of Christ on earth has not happened.

The Rapture Has Not Happened And The Thousand Year Reign Has Not Began

But so-called “Christians” today will argue about this. Whose an example?

• The Jehovah’s Witness is a perfect example. They’ll say they believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
• Just like all the churches around say they believe you’re saved by grace through faith.
• But that’s not what they really mean. Keep asking them. Get to the details of what they believe.
• That’s why no one wants to talk about the details. Ask a preacher what he believes.
• And you’ll get this: “Well, I don’t like to talk about the Bible. It just causes arguments.” That’s right it does.
• The Jehovah’s Witness will say that the spirit of Jesus left his body and that is the resurrection.
• No, that’s not a resurrection. That’s called DYING. He yielded up the ghost or the spirit. That’s dying.
• The Jehovah’s Witness deny the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. THEY ARE EVIL.

[16] John 20:27-28 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. 28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.

• The Jehovah’s Witness have no faith in the word of God. Jesus showed he was in his body.
• He ate and drank. He showed the holes in his hands and the holes in his side.
• If you deny the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ, you don’t believe the Bible. You call God a liar!!!
• I’m going over this because Daniel Chapter 12 talks about the resurrections.
• There are 2 future resurrections. Only Jesus Christ has been resurrected at this time. No one else.
• The Bible warns us directly about these heretics over and over again. Let’s continue in Daniel 12:3.

[17] Daniel 12:3 And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

• What does “they that turn many to righteousness” mean? It’s simple.
• You go find someone that does unrighteousness and you turn them to righteousness.
• This means soul winning. This means preaching the truth to someone to turn them to righteousness.

Does that mean to get them to start doing good works like feeding the homeless?

• Does that make someone righteous? NO!!! Your works will never make you righteous.
• “But I’ve done so many great things. I’ve done so much work for charities. I’ve helped so many people.”
• None of those good works gain you righteousness.
• Righteousness only comes through the Lord Jesus Christ.

[18] Genesis 15:6 And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.

• The only way to gain righteousness ifs for God to add it to you. You’ve broken the laws.
• That means you can’t gain righteousness on your own. You need Jesus Christ to forgive your sin.
• Daniel 12:3 says, “And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament.”
• “And they will shine as the stars for ever and ever.” This is talking about the wise.

[19] Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

• If you want to be wise, “HE THAT WINNETH SOULS” is wise. Don’t you want to be a tree of life?
• In this life, bring everlasting life to people. Bring the good news of Jesus Christ.
• Show people how simple and how easy it is to be saved. Show people the true goodness of God.
• Salvation is based on faith alone. If you believe, you’re saved. But after that, what are you doing?

Winning Souls To Christ = Rewards In Heaven

If you win souls to Christ as God commands us to do, you will receive rewards in heaven.

• These will be eternal rewards. This isn’t like a birthday cake that you eat and it’s gone.
• Heavenly rewards aren’t like a promotion at work or a raise. Those things pass away.
• Get to work for God doing his work, which is winning souls to Christ, and you will shine as the stars.
• And it’s not just a quick shine. Daniel 12:3 says you will shine as the stars forever and ever.
• And the Bible is the truth. There will be different levels of glory and shining in heaven.
• When we all get there one day, I want to see your light shining brighter than mine.

[20] Revelation 22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

• Works do not get you into heaven. Works do not gain righteousness. Works get you rewards in heaven.
• And if you don’t already have that pass into heaven, the works aren’t going to do you any good.
• FIRST, you need to be saved by simply changing your mind and believing that Jesus can save you from hell.

[21] Daniel 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.

• This angel tells Daniel to shut up the words and seal the book even unto the time of the end.
• This is why we use Revelation and the light of that book to help us understand Daniel.
• “Even unto the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.”
• In the time of the end, we’re able to get around easier. We’re able to increase knowledge much easier.

We have the internet. We can watch sermons from preachers across the world in an instant.

• People have downloaded over 100 of our sermons in one day at this point.
• They are from all over this country and world. Knowledge spreads and increases quickly.
• All you have to do is put the work into the Bible, and you can increase your knowledge easily.
• We have software where we can search the Bible and find things very quickly.
• We have the New Testament. We have the indwelling of the Holy Ghost. “Knowledge shall be increased.”
• And I think it will continue to increase as the end comes.
• Before we move on, I want to remind you where Daniel was when he first saw the angel in these chapters.

[22] Daniel 10:4-5 And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel; 5 Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz:

[23] Daniel 10:6 His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.

• Daniel was standing by the great river Hiddekel which was one of the branches from the Garden of Eden.
• Now, let’s take a look at verse 5 in Daniel Chapter 12.

[24] Daniel 12:5 Then I Daniel looked, and, behold, there stood other two, the one on this side of the bank of the river, and the other on that side of the bank of the river.

• Besides the angel that was talking with Daniel, there are two others there.
• There’s one on this side of the bank of the river and one on the other side of the bank of the river.

[25] Daniel 12:6 And one said to the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, How long shall it be to the end of these wonders?

• The man clothed in linen is the angel that Daniel was speaking to and he is upon the waters of the river.
• One of the other angels asks the one with Daniel, “How long shall it be to the end of these wonders?”

[26] Daniel 12:7 And I heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever that it shall be for a time, times, and an half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished.

• The angel who is a man clothed in linen who is upon the waters of the river answers the question.
• He holds up his right hand and his left hand to heaven. He swears by God that this is true.
• The amount of time is a TIME, TIMES, and a HALF. Time = 1 year, times = 2 years, half = 0.5 year.
• Daniel’s 70^th week is a 7-year period of time. A time, times, and half a time is 3.5 years.
• What’s the middle point of a 7-year period? 3.5 years. There’s a first half and a second half.
• Right in the middle of Daniel’s 70^th week, something happens. The abomination of desolation.

So, for the first 3.5 years, we see the tribulation. The antichrist is not in power yet, but he’s gaining.

• He’s persecuting the whole world. He then switches his focus on the saints in the great tribulation.
• Right in the middle of the week, or 3.5 year mid point, we see the abomination of desolation.

[27] Daniel 9:27 And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.

• This Scripture proves the abomination of desolation is the middle of Daniel’s 70^th week.
• He causes the daily sacrifice to cease. He takes over in his kingdom. He dies and comes back to life.
• Jesus Christ comes in the clouds and raptures all of the saints away. God’s wrath begins.

The Abomination Of Desolation Is In The Midst Of The Week

Jesus doesn’t come right in the middle of the 7-years. The abomination of desolation happens in the middle.

• Shortly after the middle of the week, the sun and moon is darkened and Jesus comes in the clouds.
• The antichrist continues to reign over the world for the last 3.5 years, approximately.
• At the end of Daniel 12:7, you see: “All these things shall be finished.”
• That’s talking about the end of Daniel’s 70^th week.

[28] Daniel 12:8-9 And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things? 9 And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end.

• Daniel hears what the angel is saying, but he doesn’t it. He asks for more information.
• But the angel says, “Go thy way, Daniel.” That’s all I have to say right now.
• “For the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end.”
• We now have the Book of Revelation to help us understand this. We have the New Testament.
• We have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Knowledge is increasing.

[29] Daniel 12:10 Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.

• When the Bible says, “Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried” this means saved.
• When we get to the end, many are going to be purified and made white which means clean from sin.
• This doesn’t mean the white race as white really isn’t white. We’re all sinners no matter the skin color.
• In Daniel Chapter 11, the next Scripture is talking about the saved who won’t be deceived.

[30] Daniel 11:33-34 And they that understand among the people shall instruct many: yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days. 34 Now when they shall fall, they shall be holpen with a little help: but many shall cleave to them with flatteries.

[31] Daniel 11:35 And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: because it is yet for a time appointed.

• In the end, many people will be saved. Many will be tried. There will be troubles and tribulation.
• This is what Daniel Chapter 12 verse 10 tells us. You will have trouble when you stand up for God.

[32] Daniel 12:10 Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.

• “But the wicked shall do wickedly.” That’s what evil and wicked people do.
• “And NONE of the wicked shall understand.” They won’t understand what’s happening.
• You’ll say, “Can’t you clearly see that the antichrist is wicked. He declares himself to be god.”
• The Bible says right here that you’re saved by faith alone. You’re saved by believing on Jesus Christ.
• It doesn’t take anything else. The wicked say, “Well, I think you still have to be baptized.”

[33] John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.

• What does Jesus say it takes to receive everlasting life? “HE THAT BELIEVETH ON ME.”
• But yet, people who say they trust Jesus won’t trust what Jesus says. The wicked shall not understand.
• If you just simply take a look at that verse and read it over and over and over again, you should see it.
• Do you see what it says there at the end of verse 10 in Daniel Chapter 12.
• I’ll put it up on the screen again.

[34] Daniel 12:10 Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.

• “But the wise shall understand.” Does say that all saved people will understand?
• No, it doesn’t. All saved people have the potential to be wise and understand the Bible.

[35] Proverbs 1:5-6 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: 6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

• When you hear this sermon on Daniel Chapter 12, you should want to increase your learning.
• Learning the Bible increases wisdom. Don’t you to be wise?
• Don’t you want to be able to help others make it to heaven? Who gives out wisdom? Let’s see.

[36] Proverbs 2:1-3 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;

[37] Proverbs 2:4-6 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. 6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

• God wants you to work for wisdom. He gave you the gift of eternal life and saved you.
• Now, you have the ability to become wise. All you have to do is use what God gave you.
• Work on the Bible, study the Bible, teach what you’re learning to others, and he will give you more.
• But, you might ask why the unsaved or the wicked shall not understand. The Bible answers that too.

[38] 1 Corinthians 2:12-13 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

[39] 1 Corinthians 2:14-15 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.

• When you have the Holy Ghost within you, he teaches you. He gives you spiritual understanding.
• And that is far above man’s wisdom or the world’s wisdom. The unsaved can’t understand spiritual things.
• When they see the words of the Bible, they can’t understand them.
• When they see John 6:47, they can’t get it. They say: “Yeah, you have to repent of your sin to be saved.”
• And I respond, “But Jesus never says that. He says there’s just one requirement. Believe on him.”
• They respond: “Jesus must have made a mistake because Billy Graham said you must repent of your sin.”

Will You Trust Jesus Or Someone Else?

Who are you going to trust? JESUS CHRIST HIMSELF or Billy Graham or your other false preacher?

• That’s the same thing Daniel Chapter 12 is saying here.
• And it’s mentioned there in this chapter because what’s coming up next isn’t so easy.
• “But the wise shall understand.” So, let’s keep going in Daniel Chapter 12 verse 11.

[40] Daniel 12:11 And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days.

• So, we know that the abomination of desolation takes place right in the middle of the 7-year period.
• Right in the middle of Daniel’s 70^th week is the abomination of desolation.
• This is when the antichrist comes into the temple and takes away the daily sacrifice.
• And he sets up a false image for people to worship.

From the time the daily sacrifice is taken away and the abomination of desolation is setup, there will be 1,290 days to the end.

• That’s exactly what that verse says, and that’s exactly what it means.
• So, what this tells us is the first half of Daniel’s 70^th week is 1,260 days or 3.5 years.
• And the second half of Daniel’s 70^th week is 1,290 days or 3.5 years PLUS an extra month or 30 days.
• So, you can say there’s 42 months in the first half and 43 months in the second half.

Why? Because that’s what the Bible says. Right here in Daniel 12:11 it says 1,290 days.

• 1,290 divided by 30-day months is 43 months. This is easily explained when using solar years.
• For example, it’s easy for us to understand because we use solar years.
• We have 365 days in a year versus 360 days in a year as the Bible uses 30-day months.
• So, each year there are 5 extra days. 365 – 360 = 5 extra days per year.

So, as we move through Daniel’s 70^th week, which is a period of 7 years, we’re adding up extra days.

• Year 1=5 extra days, Year 2=5 extra days, Year 3=5 extra days, Year 4=5 extra days.
• Year 5=5 extra days, Year 6=5 extra days. By the time we reach the end of year 6, we have 30 extra days.
• When we reach the end of year 7, there are an extra 30 days there or an extra month.
• That’s why there are 42 months in the first half and 43 months in the second half.
• Now, it all makes sense with Daniel Chapter 12 verse 11.
• Remember, we were just warned that this will be more difficult. But it’s really not once you see it.
• Now, let’s put Daniel’s 70^th week timeline up on the screen.

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• Notice the timeline right in the middle with the years and the tick marks.
• Each tick mark is a month. Over there at the end of the 7 years you’ll see an extra tick mark.
• That’s the extra 30 days or the extra month. Now, find the abomination of desolation.
• It’s right there in the middle. Look down a little there and find the 1,290 days.
• You’ll see the line moves from the abomination of desolation to the very end or 1,290 days.
• And you’ll see the verse reference to Daniel Chapter 12 verse 11. Hopefully that makes sense now.
• Let’s move onto to another tough verse as we close out the entire Book of Daniel. Almost there.

[42] Daniel 12:12 Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days.

• We just saw there’s 1,290 days from the abomination of desolation to the very end of Daniel’s 70^th week.
• We know the subject is the same here. We’re talking about end times prophecy and Daniel’s 70^th week.
• So, we can’t just assume we’re starting at the abomination of desolation and counting forward.
• Why? Because the number given here is 1,335 days. That would put us past the end point by 45 days.
• This would take us into the thousand year reign of Jesus Christ by 45 days.
• There’s nothing anywhere in the Bible that talks about something happening 45 days into the thousand year reign of Jesus Christ.

We’re Not Going Past The End Of Daniel’s Seventieth Week

The proof, though, is we’re talking about what happens until the end. We’re not going past the end point.

• We aren’t moving past Daniel’s 70^th week in Daniel Chapter 12.
• The angel mentions this is what happens unto the end, which means the end of the 7 years.
• Many people will take the 1,335 days and continue past the end. But that’s wrong.
• This angel isn’t going past the end point in this prophecy.

So, what is this “Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the 1335 days?”

• I want you to see this because this truly is amazing. When you stop and study, God reveals the truth.
• I’m not making any of this up. God is giving us the exact number of days in Daniel Chapter 12.
• Is he not? He just gave us 1290 days and now 1335 days. The exact number of days.
• And what happens at the end of the 1335 days? Well, look at the verse and see what clues it gives us.

[43] Daniel 12:12 Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days.

• “Blessed is he that waiteth.” So, this must be something we’re waiting for.
• Is there anything we’re waiting for and hoping for to come? Think about that.
• What are you waiting for in your life? Are you waiting for your birthday, Christmas, something else?
• Maybe this verse might give you a clue of what I’m trying to say.

[44] Psalm 102:13 Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.

• THOU SHALT ARISE at this set time. You should be waiting for something much better than Christmas.

[45] Romans 8:23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.

• When does the redemption of our body take place? AT THE RAPTURE. At the second coming of Jesus Christ.
• The New Testament tells us this over and over again. We’re waiting to receive a newly glorified body.

[46] 2 Thessalonians 3:5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.

• We should be patiently waiting for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. This is the day of the Lord.
• This is the day the rapture occurs. This is when you get a brand new body that is immortal.

[47] 1 Corinthians 1:6-8 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: 7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: 8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

• You will be blameless in your new body. This happens at the rapture.

[48] 1 Thessalonians 1:10 And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.

• When Jesus comes in the clouds, he is delivering us from God’s wrath that is about to happen.
• The entire Bible makes perfect sense when you get all of this right.
• So, we now know the endpoint of the 1,335 days. It’s the rapture on our timeline.
• So, we set the 1,335 days at the very beginning of Daniel’s 70^th week because it’s the first half.
• And at the end of the 1,335 days, the rapture or the Day of the Lord will happen.
• So, you can place the rapture on the timeline 1,335 days from the beginning of Daniel’s 70^th week.
• And you might say, “Well, how do you know that’s what it means?”
• Let’s read the very last verse in Daniel Chapter 12 and the entire Book of Daniel.

Here’s The Last Verse Of The Book Of Daniel

[49] Daniel 12:13 But go thou thy way till the end be: for thou shalt rest, and stand in thy lot at the end of the days.

• This is the angel talking to Daniel directly. “But go thy way till the end be.”
• We all know Daniel already died. The angel is telling him to go on with his life until the end be.
• Remember, this is going to happen many days from now. The angel tells Daniel, “FOR THOU SHALT REST.”
• In other words, Daniel’s body is going to rest in the grave until the end of the days.
• At the end of the verse, you see: “And stand in thy lot at the end of the days.”
• What days? Daniel will stand in his lot or his group where he belongs at the end of the 1,335 days.
• Daniel is going to be resurrected at the end of 1,335 days AT THE RAPTURE.
• Remember, all the saved prior to the rapture, that’s Daniel, will arise at the rapture.

[50] 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

• The dead in Christ shall rise first. That’s Daniel. Do you see how all of this fits together perfectly now?
• Some people might say that you can predict exactly when the rapture happens.
• But the problem with that is you don’t know when the antichrist confirms the covenant.
• You don’t know when the 7-year time period begins. You don’t know when the tribulation begins.
• But yes, you will know at some point when the tribulation is already here.
• But you don’t know the exact time, hour, minute, second that it began.
• As all of those things get closer, the Bible says that you’ll know the time is getting closer.

[51] Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

• We should know when we’re getting very close to the rapture if we’re still alive.
• When we see the sun and moon darkened, we know the day is here.

[52] 1 Thessalonians 5:4-5 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. 5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

• With what we’ve learned, you can’t pick a day. But the day shouldn’t overtake you like a thief.
• If you’re here today, if you’re studying the Bible, that day will not overtake you.
• You’ll see it coming just like the Bible says. Why? Because you have wisdom and understanding.

[53] Matthew 25:13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

• So, now look at the timeline. The abomination of desolation is right there in the middle.
• The great tribulation begins at that point. You see the rapture after the abomination of desolation.
• You see the rapture ends the great tribulation. We know the abomination of desolation is in the middle.
• The middle is at 1260 days from the start. The rapture is at 1335 days from the start.
• The difference in those is 75 days. So, the great tribulation will last about 75 days.
• Or 2.5 months. Do you see this now? That’s where all the timing comes from on this chart.

I hope this chart now makes sense to you. Study it yourself, and you’ll be ready for the end.

• And if the end doesn’t happen in your lifetime, teach this to your children and grandchildren.
• They’ll need to be ready. They’ll need to know what to look for when all this comes to pass.

[54] Luke 21:28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

• Now, do I think everything on this chart is 100% perfect. Most likely it isn’t.
• But I do believe that it’s very close because we’ve used the Bible for every bit of it.
• And it all comes together and makes perfect sense with the entire Bible from front to back.

Let’s pray.