Prophecies in DanielThe eschatological and kingdom prophecies in Daniel are the battle ground of eschatology. What do the 70 weeks mean? Has the kingdom arrived; the millenium? Who is the little horn? Are there predictions about the US, Russia and the European Union or the U.N.? Is Barack Obama the Antichrist? These of some of the questions which surface during a study of this 6th century prophet. Many eschatology charts have been drawn to layout the prophecies of the book. In the series of Belteshazzar's prophecies, we'll show the continuity between Old Testament prediction and New Testament fulfillment. Millennial theories abound, including those about the Rapture. Daniel's 70 weeks is a much discussed theme. We'll be expanding upon the themes in chapter 7. One popular theme in Daniel and alluded to by Christ is the abomination of desolation Christ spoke of this event, indicating its importance during his discourse on the mount of Olives. Chapter two lists the world empires that shape the historical setting of the book. The major players here are Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, Rome, Judah and the kingdom of God. Serious prophetical blunders abound today in the assignment of the message of this prophet to current events. Russia, China, Nigeria, the European Union, the United States and Iran and the U.N. are all viewed as being within the range of this prophetic book. It may surprise some that these are not the subject of the prophets message. Thus to look to current events for an understanding of the book will cause one to miss its meaning entirely. Check back with us in a few days as we add studies that promise to both enlighten and challenge you. Chapter seven offers a challenge to understand further the symbols introduced in chapter two. The role and triumph of the kingdom of God over its enemies clearly demonstrate the victorious reign of Christ.
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