Psalm 13:1–2 1 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?

Daniel 8:1-2 1 In the third year of the reign of King Belshazzar a vision appeared to me, Daniel, after that which appeared to me at the first. 2 And I saw in the vision; and when I saw, I was in Susa the citadel, which is in the province of Elam. And I saw in the vision, and I was at the Ulai canal.

Daniel 8:3-14 The Vision Ram with two horns Flying Goat with conspicuous horn Great horn replaced by 4 horns From the 4, one horn becomes great This one horn makes war against God’s people Gabriel asks, “How long?”

Daniel 8:15-19 17 So he came near where I stood. And when he came, I was frightened and fell on my face. But he said to me, “Understand, O son of man, that the vision is for the time of the end.” 18 And when he had spoken to me, I fell into a deep sleep with my face to the ground. But he touched me and made me stand up. 19 He said, “Behold, I will make known to you what shall be at the latter end of the indignation, for it refers to the appointed time of the end.

Daniel 8:20-23 20 As for the ram that you saw with the two horns, these are the kings of Media and Persia. 21 And the goat is the king of Greece. And the great horn between his eyes is the first king. 22 As for the horn that was broken, in place of which four others arose, four kingdoms shall arise from his nation, but not with his power. 23 And at the latter end of their kingdom, when the transgressors have reached their limit, a king of bold face, one who understands riddles, shall arise. -

Daniel 8:24-25 24 His power shall be great—but not by his own power; and he shall cause fearful destruction and shall succeed in what he does, and destroy mighty men and the people who are the saints. 25 By his cunning he shall make deceit prosper under his hand, and in his own mind he shall become great. Without warning he shall destroy many. And he shall even rise up against the Prince of princes, and he shall be broken—but by no human hand.   -

Antiochus Epiphanes -

Goal – spread Greek culture Antiochus Epiphanes Goal – spread Greek culture -

Goal – spread Greek culture Banned observance of Law of Moses Antiochus Epiphanes Goal – spread Greek culture Banned observance of Law of Moses -

Antiochus Epiphanes Goal – spread Greek culture Banned observance of Law of Moses Banned sacrifices -

Antiochus Epiphanes Goal – spread Greek culture Banned observance of Law of Moses Banned sacrifices Banned circumcision -

Antiochus Epiphanes Goal – spread Greek culture Banned observance of Law of Moses Banned sacrifices Banned circumcision Banned possession or reading of Torah -

Antiochus Epiphanes Goal – spread Greek culture Banned observance of Law of Moses Banned sacrifices Banned circumcision Banned possession or reading of Torah Encore - 167 BC Entered the Temple in Jerusalem, removed holy artifacts, installed idol of Zeus and sacrificed a pig -

Daniel 8:26-27 26 The vision of the evenings and the mornings that has been told is true, but seal up the vision, for it refers to many days from now.” 27 And I, Daniel, was overcome and lay sick for some days. Then I rose and went about the king’s business, but I was appalled by the vision and did not understand it. Vs. 19 refers to the appointed time of the end…   -

Which End??? -

End of Antiochus’ bloody reign – 160 BC Which End??? End of Antiochus’ bloody reign – 160 BC -

Which End??? End of Antiochus’ bloody reign – 160 BC Destruction of Temple by Romans 70 AD -

Which End??? End of Antiochus’ bloody reign – 160 BC Destruction of Temple by Romans 70 AD THE END – 2nd coming -

Which End??? End of Antiochus’ bloody reign – 160 BC Destruction of Temple by Romans 70 AD THE END – 2nd coming Or all of the above. -

Stop watching the clock! Matthew 24:15-44   -

Stop watching the clock! Matthew 24:15-44 Sandbaggers – waiting to get started.   -

Stop watching the clock! Matthew 24:15-44 Sandbaggers – waiting to get started. Coasters – started early but stopped.   -

Stop watching the clock! Matthew 24:15-44 Sandbaggers – waiting to get started. Coasters – started early but stopped. Saints – persevere and keep going.   -

Without the Gospel -

Without the Gospel You will believe your righteousness entitles you to a pain free life – leads to bitterness… -

Without the Gospel You will believe your righteousness entitles you to a pain free life – leads to bitterness… You will believe you are being punished by God due to your sin – leads to despair… -

Without the Gospel Neither is true. You will believe your righteousness entitles you to a pain free life – leads to bitterness… You will believe you are being punished by God due to your sin – leads to despair… Neither is true. -

Gospel Perseverence Romans 8:16–18 16 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. -