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Daniel 9 9:24 “Seventy ‘sevens’ are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy...

Daniel 9 25 “So you are to know and discern that from the issuing of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince comes, there will be seven ‘sevens,’ and sixty-two ‘sevens.’”

Daniel 9 25 “So you are to know and discern that from the issuing of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince comes, there will be seven ‘sevens,’ and sixty-two ‘sevens.’

Daniel 9 25 “So you are to know and discern that from the issuing of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince comes, there will be seven ‘sevens,’ and sixty-two ‘sevens.’

Daniel 9 25 “So you are to know and discern that from the issuing of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince comes, there will be seven ‘sevens,’ and sixty-two ‘sevens.’ 1st 2nd

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem

Daniel 9 From the issuing Until the Messiah of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah

Daniel 9 From the issuing Until the Messiah of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be...

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 7 sevens and 62 sevens

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 7 sevens and 62 sevens 7 X 7 = 49yrs. 62 X 7 = 434 yrs.

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 7 sevens and 62 sevens 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 434 49 + 434 = 483 years

Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Solar years Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Solar years Until the Messiah Lunar years = 360 days each will be... 7 sevens and 62 sevens 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 49 + 434 = 483 years

Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Solar years Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Solar years Until the Messiah Lunar years = 360 days each 483 years = 173,880 days will be... 7 sevens and 62 sevens 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 49 + 434 = 483 years

Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Solar years Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Solar years Until the Messiah Lunar years = 360 days each 483 years = 173,880 days will be... 365 = 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 49 + 434 = 483 years

Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Solar years Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Convert Hebrew Lunar years to Solar years Until the Messiah Lunar years = 360 days each 483 years = 173,880 days will be... 365 = 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 49 + 434 = 483 years = 476 years

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 7 sevens and 62 sevens 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 434 49 + 434 = 483 years = 476 solar years

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 434 49 + 434 = 483 years = 476 solar years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 Nehemiah 2:1ff From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 Nehemiah 2:1ff In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, ...the king asked me, “Why does your face look so sad?” From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 Nehemiah 2:1ff In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, ...the king asked me, “Why does your face look so sad?” I answered, “Why should my face not look sad when the city where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 Nehemiah 2:1ff In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, ...the king asked me, “Why does your face look so sad?” I answered, “Why should my face not look sad when the city where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” The king said to me, "What is it you want?" From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 Nehemiah 2:1ff In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, ...the king asked me, “Why does your face look so sad?” I answered, “Why should my face not look sad when the city where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” The king said to me, "What is it you want?" "If it pleases the king, may I have letters to the governors of Trans-Euphrates, so that they will provide me safe-conduct until I arrive in Judah?” From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 Nehemiah 2:1ff In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, ...the king asked me, “Why does your face look so sad?” I answered, “Why should my face not look sad when the city where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” The king said to me, "What is it you want?" "If it pleases the king, may I have letters to the governors of Trans-Euphrates, so that they will provide me safe-conduct until I arrive in Judah?” ...the king granted my requests. From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 Nehemiah 2:1ff In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, ...the king asked me, “Why does your face look so sad?” I answered, “Why should my face not look sad when the city where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” The king said to me, "What is it you want?" "If it pleases the king, may I have letters to the governors of Trans-Euphrates, so that they will provide me safe-conduct until I arrive in Judah?” ...the king granted my requests. From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Daniel 9 Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 Artaxerxes I started reign in 465 BC 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Daniel 9 Encyclopedia Britanica Vol. 1 p. 598 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 Artaxerxes I started reign in 465 BC 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Daniel 9 Encyclopedia Britanica Vol. 1 p. 598 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 Artaxerxes I started reign in 465 BC 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 Artaxerxes I started reign in 465 BC “Twentieth year” = - 465 + 20 = 445 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 Artaxerxes I started reign in 465 BC “Twentieth year” = - 465 + 20 = 445 Nisan in the spring, therefore 444 BC 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens Dating the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem: Nehemiah 2:1-8 Artaxerxes I started reign in 465 BC “Twentieth year” = - 465 + 20 = 445 Nisan in the spring, therefore 444 BC 7 X 7 = 49 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens ? 444 BC

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens ? 444 BC

Daniel 9 - 444 (BC) +476 32 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years - 444 (BC) +476 32 7 sevens and 62 sevens ? 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years 444 BC

Daniel 9 - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) 7 sevens and 62 sevens ? 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years 444 BC

Daniel 9 - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) 7 sevens - 3 - 2 and 62 sevens - 1 1 2 ? 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years 444 BC

Daniel 9 - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 3 BC 2 BC 1 BC 1 AD 2 AD 3 AD - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) 7 sevens - 3 - 2 and 62 sevens - 1 1 2 ? 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years 444 BC

Daniel 9 - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) 33 AD From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) 33 AD 7 sevens and 62 sevens ? 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years 444 BC

Daniel 9 - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) 33 AD From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years - 444 (BC) +476 32 + 1 (No “0”) 33 AD 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 62 X 7 = 483 7 + 483 = 490 years = 476 years 444 BC

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 444 BC

= the best date for Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 = the best date for Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem 444 BC

Many scholars (Mistler, Andersen, & more) say it Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 Many scholars (Mistler, Andersen, & more) say it Points to Palm Sunday! 444 BC

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 This passage accurately predicts the date of the coming of Christ over 500 years before the fact! 444 BC

The pre-Christian date of Daniel cannot be denied. From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 The pre-Christian date of Daniel cannot be denied. 444 BC

The date for this decree is accepted by all Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 The date for this decree is accepted by all 444 BC

Could the New Testament authors fake its fulfillment? Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 Could the New Testament authors fake its fulfillment? 444 BC

Could the New Testament authors fake its fulfillment? Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 Could the New Testament authors fake its fulfillment? Impossible! 444 BC

Could the New Testament authors fake its fulfillment? Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah Jesus is Messiah! will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 Could the New Testament authors fake its fulfillment? Impossible! 444 BC

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 Even without looking at the New Testament, we can determine that the main picture is true. (Tacitus Annals, 15,44) 444 BC

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 Israel has not completed it’s task – that is because the Holy Spirit is working with the church! 444 BC

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 Rom 11:25 For I do not want you, brethren, to be uninformed of this mystery--so that you will not be wise in your own estimation--that a partial hardening has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in; 444 BC

Daniel 9 From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah “My teaching is not my own. It comes from him who sent me. If anyone chooses to do God's will, he will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own.” Jesus- John 7:16,17 will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 444 BC

Daniel 9 Palm Sunday From the issuing of a decree to rebuild Jerusalem Until the Messiah will be... 476 years 7 sevens and 62 sevens AD33 Palm Sunday 444 BC

Daniel 9 One last “seven” 26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; desolations are determined.

Messiah dies immediately after the 483 years pass Daniel 9 One last “seven” 26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; desolations are determined. Messiah dies immediately after the 483 years pass

Daniel 9 One last “seven” 26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; desolations are determined.

Not the Prince, but “the people of the prince” Daniel 9 One last “seven” 26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; desolations are determined. Not the Prince, but “the people of the prince”

Fulfilled in 70AD by the Romans Daniel 9 One last “seven” 26 “Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; desolations are determined. Fulfilled in 70AD by the Romans

Daniel 9 Church age here: One last “seven” 26 "Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; desolations are determined. Church age here:

Daniel 9 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one ‘seven.’

“The prince who is to come” Daniel 9 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one ‘seven.’ “The prince who is to come”

Daniel 9 The Jewish People 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one ‘seven.’ The Jewish People

Daniel 9 Our missing week! 70th wk. Of Daniel. 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one ‘seven.’ Our missing week! 70th wk. Of Daniel.

Daniel 9 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one ‘seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him."

How long is half of seven years? Daniel 9 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one ‘seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him." How long is half of seven years?

How long is half of seven years? Daniel 9 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one ‘seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him." How long is half of seven years? 3.5 years.

Daniel 9 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one ‘seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him." How can grain offerings and sacrifice exist when the temple just got destroyed?

The “abomination of desolation” Daniel 9 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one 'seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him." The “abomination of desolation”

The “abomination of desolation” Daniel 9 Daniel’s 70th week: 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one 'seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him." The “abomination of desolation”

The “abomination of desolation” Daniel 9 Daniel’s 70th week: Part of the time allocated to “your people” = the Jews 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one 'seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him." The “abomination of desolation”

The “abomination of desolation” Daniel 9 Daniel’s 70th week: Part of the time allocated to “your people” = the Jews Associated with the beast & the abom. 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one 'seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him." The “abomination of desolation”

The “abomination of desolation” Daniel 9 Daniel’s 70th week: Part of the time allocated to “your people” = the Jews Associated with the beast & the abom. Divided in halves of 3 1/2 years 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one 'seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him." The “abomination of desolation”

The “abomination of desolation” Daniel 9 Daniel’s 70th week: Part of the time allocated to “your people” = the Jews Associated with the beast & the abom. Divided in halves of 3 1/2 years The first half is peace for Israel. The 2nd half is Israel accepting Jesus! Zech.12:10 27 He will confirm a covenant with the many for one 'seven.’ In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him." The “abomination of desolation”

Conclusions Israel will again return to God and accept Jesus as Messiah - Then the Holy Spirit will return to Israel in the flesh – now it is on the church – Spiritual Israel!