The Abomination of Desolation Dan 08 10312020 1

“The Abomination of Desolation” Dan. 08 10/31/2020 1

Dan. 8: 1 -2 8: 1 In the third year of the reign of Belshazzar the king a vision appeared to me, Daniel, subsequent to the one which appeared to me previously. 2 I looked in the vision, and while I was looking I was in the citadel of Susa, which is in the province of Elam; and I looked in the vision and I myself was beside the Ulai Canal.

Dan. 8: 3 -4 Then I lifted my eyes and looked, and behold, a ram which had two horns was standing in front of the canal. Now the two horns were long, but one was longer than the other, with the longer one coming up last. I saw the ram butting westward, northward, and southward, and no other beasts could stand before him nor was there anyone to rescue from his power, but he did as he pleased and magnified himself.

Dan. 8: 5 -6 n 5 While I was observing, behold, a male goat was coming from the west over the surface of the whole earth without touching the ground; and the goat had a conspicuous horn between his eyes.

Dan. 8: 6 -7 He came up to the ram that had the two horns, which I had seen standing in front of the canal, and rushed at him in his mighty wrath. I saw him come beside the ram, and he was enraged at him; and he struck the ram and shattered his two horns, and the ram had no strength to withstand him. So he hurled him to the ground and trampled on him, and there was none to rescue the ram from his power.

Dan. 8: 8 Then the male goat magnified himself exceedingly. But as soon as he was mighty, the large horn was broken; and in its place there came up four conspicuous horns toward the four winds of heaven.

Greek Empire

Empires Seen So Far

Empires in Daniel 8 8: 20 “The ram which you saw with the two horns represents the kings of Media and Persia. ”

Empires in Daniel 8 21 "The shaggy goat represents the kingdom of Greece, and the large horn that is between his eyes is the first king. . .

Dan. 8: 9 -11 9 Out of one of them [the 4 horns on the goat] came forth a rather small horn which grew exceedingly great toward the south, toward the Dan. 7: 8 and …this horn possessed eyes east, toward the Beautiful Land. like eyesupof man a mouth 10 the It grew to a the hostand of heaven and caused some of the host and some of the stars to fall uttering great boasts… to the earth, and it trampled them down. 11 It even magnified itself to be equal with the Commander of the host; and it removed the regular sacrifice from Him, and the place of His sanctuary was thrown down.

Dan. 8: 12 -14 12 And on account of transgression the host will be given over to the horn along with the regular sacrifice; and it will fling truth to the ground and perform its will and prosper. 13 Then I heard a holy one speaking, and another holy one said to that particular one who was speaking, "How long will the vision about the regular sacrifice apply, while the transgression causes horror, so as to allow both the holy place and the host to be trampled? " 14 He said to me, "For 2, 300 evenings and mornings; then the holy place will be properly restored. "

Empires in Daniel Dan. 2 Dan. 7 Dan. 8 “a rather small horn”

The “Little Horn” ? n Similarities with Chapter 7 1. Both are opposed to n Differences with God 7: 25 cf. 8: 11. 2. Both persecute believers 7: 25 cf. 8: 23 -end. 3. Both associated with End Times (7: 8, 25, 6 cf. 8: 17, 19). 4. Both called “The Little Horn” Chapter 7 1. In ch. 7 comes out of the Roman empire, but ch. 8 comes from the Greek. 2. Horn in Dan. 7 tied to 10 nation group (7: 24) but here, tied to 4 divisions of Greek empire. 3. Little horn in Dan. 7 given 3 1/2 years, in Dan. 8 “ 2300 evenings and mornings” (6. 5 yrs)

What is the Dan. 8 “Little Horn” ? n Similar, but different from Chapter 7. n An actual historical figure: Antiochus IV n 8 th ruler in the Selucid dynasty n Became a religious persecutor of Israel. n Tried to force Jews to worship Greek gods. n Killed Onias III, high priest, 170 bc. n Erected statues of Zeus in the temple--led to Maccabean revolt. (2 Mac. 4: 34 ff) n Died in 164 bc (6. 5 yrs after killing Oniasis).

The Little Horn? n Similar, but different from Chapter 7. n An actual historical figure: Antiochus IV. n Antiochus: a Fulfillment of Prophecy n 2300 days - the duration of the original Abomination. (He killed the high priest in 170 bc, died in 164 bc). n v. 24 “mighty…not by his own power” – was not an heir to the throne, but seized it by intrigue (assasination). n V. 24 “…broken without human agency” - Died of disease. 8: 17 "Son of man, " he said to me, "understand that the vision concerns the time of the end. “ 8: 19 "Son of man, " he said to me, "understand that the vision concerns the time of the end. "

Double Reference “Anti. Type” “Prophetic Gap” Antiochus IV “The Beast”

The Little Horn? n Similar, but different from Chapter 7. n An actual historical figure. n Fulfillment of Prophecy. n He is typical of the Beast. n. Both commit an “abomination of desolation”. 8: 13 “How long will the vision about the regular sacrifice apply, while the on transgression horror, he sowill as toset allow 9: 27 “And a wing ofcauses the temple both the holy place and the host to be trampled? ” up an abomination that causes desolation, until 14 He said to me, "For 2, 300 evenings and mornings; then the end that place is decreed pouredrestored. " out on him. ” the holy will beisproperly

The Abomination of Desolation n Desecration of the Temple. n Occurred once already: 170 bc n Also occurs in the End Times. 7 Year Tribulation Period Jesus: Matt 24: 15, 16 “Therefore when you see the Abomination of Desolation which was spoken of through Great Tribulation Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), then those who. Abom are in Judea must flee to the mountains. . . Jesus: Matt 24: 21. . . For then there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will. Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved. . . ”

The Abomination of Desolation n Desecration of the Temple. 7 Year Period n Occurred once already: 170 bc Peaceful n Pertains to the End Times. Great Tribulation Risehimself to n Exalts above God. Abom Power Dan. 8: 11 It [the little horn] even Paul: 2 Thess. 2: 3, 4 “Let one in any way deceive you, Rev. 13: 5 -7 The beast wasnogiven a mouth to magnified utter proud itself be equal with Commander the for to itand [the day of the Lord] not come unlessof thefor words blasphemies andthe towill exercise his authority apostasy months. [“falling 6 away”] comes and man of host; forty-two He opened hisfirst, mouth tothe blaspheme lawlessness is revealed, the and son of whoand God, and to slander his name hisdestruction, dwelling place opposes and exalts himself 7 above or those who live in heaven. He wasevery givenso-called power togod make object of worship, so that takes histhem… seat in the war against the saints and he to conquer All temple of God, displaying himself as being God. ” inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast…

The Abomination of Desolation n Desecration of the Temple. n Occurred once already: 170 bc n Pertains to the End Times. n Exalts himself above God. n God’s “restraining influence” is removed. “Don't you remember that when I was with you I used to tell you these things? 6 And now you know what is holding him back, so that he may be revealed at the proper time…but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way. ” 2 Thes. 2: 5 -6

The Abomination of Desolation n Desecration of the Temple. n Occurred once already: 170 bc n Pertains to the End Times. n Exalts himself above God. n God’s “restraining influence” is removed. n Accompanied by “Signs and Wonders”. Rev. 13: 11 f Then I saw another beast, coming out of the 1 Tim. 124: 1 - (NASB-U) But the Spirit explicitly says earth… He made the earth and its inhabitants worship the that in later 13 times some will fall away from the faith, first beast… And he performed great and miraculous paying attention spirits andheaven doctrines of signs, even causing to firedeceitful to come down from to earth demons… in full view of men.

The Abomination of Desolation n Desecration of the Temple. n Occurred once already: 170 bc n Pertains to the End Times. n Exalts himself above God. n God’s “restraining influence” is removed. n Accompanied by “Signs and Wonders”. n Proceeded by “The Great Apostasy”. 2 Thess. 2: 3, 4 “Let no one in any way deceive you, for it [the day of the Lord] will not come unless the apostasy comes first…”

The “Great Apostacy” “But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money… having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them. ” 2 Tim. 3: 1 -2

Bible is NOT the Inerrant Word of God: Among 7, 441 Graduating Protestant Seminarians… "It is not unfair to allege that among denominations like Episcopal, United Methodists. United Church of Christ, the 87% Presbyterian, Lutheran “The death of God isand anthe historical event – that. U. S. God Church in America, Presbyterian Church Episcopalians 95% hasthere diedis in Comsos, in ourseminary history that and in our notour a single theological takes a stand in favor of biblical infallibility. And theresupport is not existence…the new theology hopes to give Presbyterians 82% singlewho seminary where there are not faculty to athose live as Christian Atheists. ” members who disavow one or more of the major American Baptists 67% President of Emory Seminary, quoted by Lidsell, Battle for the Bible, teachings of the Christian faith" (Harold Lindsell, Battle page 154. for the Bible, pp. 145 -146. ) Source: Pulpit Helps Magazine, December 1987

Confidence in Organized Religion Responses from “Strong” to “Some” Confidence: Source: Gallup Poll, quoted in Christianity Today, December 2002

The New Religion n “I’m OK, You’re OK”. n Absolutely no absolutes! n Post-Modern Age: “Spiritual Seekers” n Always keep seeking, never “find”. n Experience-oriented outlook. n “Signs and Wonders”

1999 Gallup Findings n 8 in 10 Americans “hunger to experience spritual growth” n 76% Consider themselves “Christian”. n In 1963, 2 out of 3 people believed that the Bible was the actual word of God…By 1999, Gallup: “The celebration of Easter. . . is central to the numbers had reversed. 2 out of 3 now faith, yet three teenagers in ten--and 20 percent of regard the Bible as composed of ‘divinely those teenagers who attend religious services inspired’’ texts with ancient fables, legends regularly--do not know why Easter is celebrated. " and human-recorded moral codes. Source: George Gallup and D. Lindsay. “Surveying the American Religious Landscape: Trends in U. S. Beliefs, ” Morehouse Publishing, 1999

% Americans believing in truth: “There are moral truths which are unchanging, and that truth is absolute, not relative to the circumstances” Source: Barna Research Group, November, 2001

“Absolute Truth” broken down by: “There are moral truths which are unchanging, and that truth is absolute, not relative to the circumstances” Source: Barna Research Group, November, 2001

Source of “Absolute Truth” Only 2. 1% see God’s Word as the Basis of Absolute Truth. Source: Barna Research Group, November, 2001

The Great “Falling Away” “But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons, [2] by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron. ” 1 Tim. 4: 1 -2 (NASB-U)

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Daniel 8: 23 -24 8: 23 "In the latter period of their rule, When the transgressors have run their course, A king will arise, Insolent and skilled in intrigue. 24 "His power will be mighty, but not by his own power, And he will destroy to an extraordinary degree And prosper and perform his will; He will destroy mighty men and the holy people. 25 "And through his shrewdness He will cause deceit to succeed by his influence; And he will magnify himself in his heart, And he will destroy many while they are at ease. He will even oppose the Prince of princes, But he will be broken without human agency.

Daniel 8: 26 26 "The vision of the evenings and mornings Which has been told is true; But keep the vision secret, For it pertains to many days in the future. "