Interpretations of the chronology of the seventy weeks gerhard f. Enduring word bible commentary leviticus chapter 17. Daniels inspired record regarding the seventy weeks is a profound demonstration of the validity of scriptural prophecy. Twelve studies dealing with the 70 week prophecy in daniel 9, the old testament sanctuary service in leviticus, and the conditionality and fulfillment of prophecy. Daniels 70 weeks prophecy is related to a prediction contained in the law of moses, in leviticus 26. President, in the bible, rain is a sign of gods blessing. The precepts that follow in this and the following book either relate to some particular matters or are repetitions and explications of the foregoing institutions. The ten weeks prophecy of enoch this is the ten weeks prophesy of enoch which, as we will see, follows the same prophesy of other prophets in scripture.
It was a partial fulfillment that confirmed the prophecys ultimate validity. This signified the filthiness of sin, and of all the productions of our corrupt nature, which render us odious to gods holiness, and utterly unfit for communion with him. In fact, if the family is of the tribe of levi, the priestly family, the young boys of that family would study this book for. From their research, we also know that exactly 483 years after the decree of artaxerxes the lord jesus rode into jerusalem on a donkey to shouts of blessed is the king. Also known as the scattering and the gathering prophecy, the 2520 shows that the bible, from the beginning to the end, is an unquestionable authority from god. And every person who eats what died naturally or what was torn by beasts, whether he is a native of your own country or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes and bathe in water, and be unclean until evening. For over two millennia bible interpreters have debated the meaning of the prophecy of. The seven times prophecy spans an amazing 2520 years. Before reading the passage of scripture he had chosen, this is what graham told the crowd. Leviticus 15 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
It foretells the coming of the messiah, and details his benevolent work. Yes, im sure that israel will have a part to play in the end times, as will all other nations, but dont focus your attention on them, as many other prophecy students do. If they have been healed of their defiling skin disease, 4 the priest shall order that two live clean birds and some cedar wood, scarlet yarn and hyssop be brought for the person to be cleansed. Dec 06, 20 enochs 10th week of prophecy parallels the writings found in barnabas chapter 15, revelation chapters 20 and 21, and isaiah chapters 65 and 66. Nov 18, 2014 ezekiel s prophecy of the rebirth of israel in 1948 and its precise fulfillment in our generation on may 15, 1948 is one of the greatest fulfillments of bible prophecy in history.
The 70week prophecy in daniel 9 gives the starting point for both the vision in chapter 8 as well as a messianic prophecy that points to christs baptism. Enochs ten week prophecy christian apologetics study. In exodus, god redeemed israel from egypt and established a holy nation and priesthood near mount sinai. The story of leviticus picks up where exodus left off. Once this seventy weeks is over, according to the prophecy, sin will be made an end of, prophecy and vision will be sealed up, reconciliation will be made for sin, and more.
So we are talking about the end of the age as well here, by the time of the end of the 70 weeks. Daniels 70 weeks here a little, there a little prophecy. The book of leviticus might be called the health care manual of the bible. Messianic prophecies from leviticus the old testament and. According to most, the bible prophecy of daniels 70 weeks is either a messianic prophecy that foretells the baptism of jesus christ and the year of his crucifixion, or it is a prophecy that tells of the coming of antichrist and a seven year tribulation period. A major prophetic sign appeared the moment donald trump. Concluding exhortations leviticus 2627 this chapter is indeed an inspired prophecy in the true sense of that word, an utterance of the spirit of god regarding things then present and things yet future.
Consequently, many have an expectation of the role the antichrist will play in endtime events that the bible does not support. This volume features 12 studies dealing with the 70 week prophecy in daniel 9, the old testament sanctuary service in leviticus, and the conditionality and fulfillment of prophecy. Updated and improved this video explains why the book of leviticus can be seen as a book of prophecy. Yes, im sure that israel will have a part to play in the end times, as will all other nations, but dont focus your.
The 70 weeks and four periods of 7 times in leviticus 26. Hasel commencement date for the seventy week prophecy arthur j. Therefore, the 10 weeks reveals 7000 years after adam, which is the period that this prophecy covers. It presumes, supplants and revises the law code found there. God gives strength to his king and exalts his anointed. Twelve studies dealing with the 70week prophecy in daniel 9, the old testament sanctuary service in leviticus, and the conditionality and fulfillment of. Weeks, leviticus, and the nature of prophecy, frank b. Out of a pure heart well kept are the issues of life prov. A short presentation on the 2520 prophetic mirror by theodore james turner at the alberta prophecy school in sylvan lake in august of 20 sponsored by future news canada. If he was by nature a physician and healer then, he is the same today. Unfortunately, it has been generally misunderstood by most modern commentators. Many have attempted to identify the beginning and ending dates of this prophecy using a continuous timeline from past benchmark dates. The seventy weeks, leviticus, and the nature of prophecy. Finally, it reveals the disastrous consequences of.
This 70weeks prophecy, focusing as it does upon the great sacrifice of our lord, constitutes the very seal of all prophecy, for in christ all history and prophecy converge. Daniels prophecy of the seventy weeks is one of the prophecies that show with great precision that the lord jesus is the messiah. In the bible, the prophecy of seventy weeks is a prophecy given to daniel by the angel gabriel in response to daniels prayer for god to act on behalf of his. Jul 07, 2016 updated and improved this video explains why the book of leviticus can be seen as a book of prophecy. Leviticus 10 new international version niv the death of nadab and abihu. This prophecy indicates the time from when artaxerxes king of persia gave permission to nehemiah for the reconstruction of jerusalem until the coming of the messiah. Therefore the 70 weeks of daniel consist of 490 years of 360 days each. Interpreting daniels seventy weeks midamerica baptist. I will get to that answer in a moment, but first, let me tell you that the book of leviticus is the first book studied by all children of religious jewish families. Leviticus 14, new living translation nlt the bible app. Jan 21, 2011 daniels 70 weeks prophecy is related to a prediction contained in the law of moses, in leviticus 26. I explain how it helps us understand the end times, propose a solution to a nagging.
Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most holy daniel 9. But in any case, each of these weeks represents 7 years. But at his public trial, the crowd condemned him to death, and chose to have bar abbas freed. Again as stated earlier, seven days equal 100 years and each equals 700 years for one week. Leviticus 26 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.
Twentyfive centuries ago, while he was a slave during the babylonian captivity, 606 536 bc, the lord revealed to the prophet ezekiel, the precise year 1948 when. The seven times of leviticus 26 2520 year prophecy youtube. Apologetics press daniels prophecy of the seventy weeks. Leviticus as prophecy does leviticus reveal the genealogy of. Jul 31, 2014 a short presentation on the 2520 prophetic mirror by theodore james turner at the alberta prophecy school in sylvan lake in august of 20 sponsored by future news canada. Thus, enoch saw the future in 10 weeks where each day represented 700 years, while barnabas and john and isaiah saw the future in one week where each day represented years.
Interpretations of the seventy weeks prophecy generally fall into one of the four basic. Now the lord called to moses, and spoke to him from the tabernacle of meeting, saying, a. Was 1948 the regathering of israel in bible prophecy. Some prophecies contain references to both 1st and 2nd comings within a single thought, like isaiah 9. In leviticus, god teaches the people of israel how to fulfill their holy calling. In that case only the first sentence was fulfilled. And as we know, a prophet does not say what they want to say, but speaks by the guidance and requirement of our heavenly father. Daniels 70 weeks prophecy explained christian faith. The book of leviticus bible prophets and prophecy of the. Other specific references to healing in exodus are the healing of moses leprous hand exodus 4. Enochs 10th week of prophecy parallels the writings found in barnabas chapter 15, revelation chapters 20 and 21, and isaiah chapters 65 and 66. But in a specific sense this prophecy, this period of 70 weeks, constitutes the seal of the whole vision of the 2300 yeardays. Ezekiel s prophecy of the rebirth of israel in 1948 and its precise fulfillment in our generation on may 15, 1948 is one of the greatest fulfillments of bible prophecy in history. Thus, in that notation, the beginning of enochs ten week prophecy was in the spring of the year 4004 4005 bc.
Franklin graham came to the platform later to deliver his portion of the benediction, it was perhaps the most electrifying moment of the entire event. So this amazing 70 weeks of daniel confirms jesus christ as the messiah, and at the same time confirms that israel in the flesh is no longer gods chosen nation. Many think we can never be perfect and in a wordly way we cant but in gods way we can. The 70 weeks prophecy given to daniel by the angel gabriel is a precise time line which pointed to the first coming of yeshua the messiah. The astronomical designation is used in this article because it is desired to see the symmetry of the system around the birth of jesus christ in the year ad 0 1 bc. The author of 2 chronicles describes the 70 years captivity of the jews in babylon as a consequence of the transgressions of zedekiah, and of all the chief of the priests, and of the people. Many have attempted to identify the beginning and ending dates of this prophecy using a. Pdf unedited commentary for a popular handbook on the eschatological section of daniel focusing on daniel 9. Twelve studies dealing with the 70week prophecy in daniel 9, the old testament sanctuary service in leviticus, and the conditionality and fulfillment of prophecy. Leviticus 14 niv bible the lord said to moses, these are. This 70 weeks prophecy, focusing as it does upon the great sacrifice of our lord, constitutes the very seal of all prophecy, for in christ all history and prophecy converge. The prophecy pinpoints the very time of jesus crucifixion.
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