“The Beast” Daniel 7, Revelations 13

The Text - Daniel 7:1-18 n 7: BC Belshazzar Dating problems: Nabonidus or Belshazzar?Dating problems: Nabonidus or Belshazzar?Dating problemsDating problems n A Reiteration of Chapter 2 Future History of Human EmpiresFuture History of Human Empires –Come out of “the sea”: ie, Peoples of the Earth Differences: Impressive Statue vs. Grotesque BeastsDifferences: Impressive Statue vs. Grotesque Beasts –God’s viewpoint vs. Nebuchadnezzar’s

Dan.2 Dan 7 Dan.8Dan.11Means: Head: Gold Lion w/ Wings Babylon Chest: Silver Bear + 3 Ribs Ram Medio- Persians Thighs: Bronze Leopard: 4 wings & heads GoatGreeks Legs: Iron Beast: Iron Teeth Romans Beast: 10 Horns Daniel 7:5 "And behold, another beast, a second one, resembling a bear. And it was raised up on one side, and three ribs were in its mouth between its teeth; and thus they said to it, 'Arise, devour much meat!' "And behold, another beast, a second one, resembling a bear. And it was raised up on one side, and three ribs were in its mouth between its teeth; and thus they said to it, 'Arise, devour much meat!' Daniel 8:3-4 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… I saw the ram butting westward, northward, and southward, and no other beasts could stand before him… Daniel 8:20 "The ram which you saw with the two horns represents the kings of Media and Persia. "The ram which you saw with the two horns represents the kings of Media and Persia. Daniel 7:7 “…a fourth beast--terrifying and frightening and very powerful. It had large iron teeth; it crushed and devoured its victims and trampled underfoot whatever was left…” “…a fourth beast--terrifying and frightening and very powerful. It had large iron teeth; it crushed and devoured its victims and trampled underfoot whatever was left…”

The 10 Horns: Daniel 7:19-21 "Then I wanted to know the true meaning of the fourth beast, which was different from all the others and most terrifying, with its iron teeth and bronze claws-- the beast that crushed and devoured its victims and trampled underfoot whatever was left. [20] I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head and about the other horn that came up, before which three of them fell--the horn that looked more imposing than the others and that had eyes and a mouth that spoke boastfully. [21] As I watched, this horn was waging war against the saints and defeating them,

The 10 Horns: Daniel 7:22 “The Ancient of Days came and pronounced judgment in favor of the saints of the Most High, and the time came when they possessed the kingdom.”

The 10 Horns: Daniel 7:23-24 “He gave me this explanation: 'The fourth beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on earth. It will be different from all the other kingdoms and will devour the whole earth, trampling it down and crushing it. [24] The ten horns are ten kings who will come from this kingdom. After them another king will arise, different from the earlier ones; he will subdue three kings.”

The 10 Horns: Daniel 7:25 [25] “ ‘He will speak against the Most High and oppress his saints and try to change the set times and the laws. The saints will be handed over to him for a time, times and half a time.’ ” [25] “ ‘He will speak against the Most High and oppress his saints and try to change the set times and the laws. The saints will be handed over to him for a time, times and half a time.’ ”

Double Reference “Prophetic Gap” “Type” “Anti- Type” Rome Rome II Iron Iron & Clay

Dan.2 Dan 7 Dan.8Dan.11Means: Head: Gold Lion w/ Wings Babylon Chest: Silver Bear + 3 Ribs Ram Medio- Persians Thighs: Bronze Leopard: 4 wings & heads GoatGreeks Legs: Iron Beast: Iron Teeth Romans Feet: Iron & Clay Beast: 10 Horns Rome II 3.5 Yrs Daniel 7:24 'As for the ten horns, out of this kingdom ten kings will arise; and another will arise after them, and he will be different from the previous ones and will subdue three kings. 'As for the ten horns, out of this kingdom ten kings will arise; and another will arise after them, and he will be different from the previous ones and will subdue three kings. Daniel 7:20 “I also wanted to know about …the other horn that came up, before which three of them fell-- the horn that looked more imposing than the others and that had eyes and a mouth that spoke boastfully.” (Literally: “Great Things”)

Revelations 13: “The Beast” [1] And he stood on the sand of the seashore. And I saw a beast coming up out of the sea, having ten horns and seven heads, and on his horns were ten diadems, and on his heads were blasphemous names.

Revelations 13: “The Beast” [2] The beast I saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a lion.

Revelations 13: “The Beast” [2-3] The dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority. [3] One of the heads of the beast seemed to have had a fatal wound, but the fatal wound had been healed. The whole world was astonished and followed the beast. [4] Men worshiped the dragon because he had given authority to the beast, and they also worshiped the beast and asked, "Who is like the beast? Who can make war against him?"

Revelations 13: “The Beast” n [5] The beast was given a mouth to utter proud words and blasphemies and to exercise his authority for forty-two months. Daniel 7:25 The saints will be handed over to him for a time, times and half a time.

Revelations 13: “The Beast” [6] He opened his mouth to blaspheme God, and to slander his name and his dwelling place and those who live in heaven. [7] He was given power to make war against the saints and to conquer them. And he was given authority over every tribe, people, language and nation.

Revelations 13: “The Beast” [8] All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast--all whose names have not been written in the book of life belonging to the Lamb that was slain from the creation of the world.

Facts About “The Beast” n Leads the 10-Nation Union. “Uproots” 3 heads of state or governments on his rise to power; vestiges remain.“Uproots” 3 heads of state or governments on his rise to power; vestiges remain. n Ushers in a new World Religion. Satanic in origin.Satanic in origin. A type of Christ: “Anti-Type” (Dies / Resurrected)A type of Christ: “Anti-Type” (Dies / Resurrected) Persecutes the Saints.Persecutes the Saints. n Holds absolute power for 3.5 years. As a World RulerAs a World Ruler

How Does He Do It? Rev. 13:16-18 He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead, [17] so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name. [18] This calls for wisdom. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is man's number. His number is 666.

Skepticism, Sensationalism: Extremism n Incorrect Interpretations: The Reformation Era, Jehovah Witnesses, other cults.The Reformation Era, Jehovah Witnesses, other cults. n Sensationalism: Popular Fiction, TV Evangelists, Christian Talk Radio, Y2KPopular Fiction, TV Evangelists, Christian Talk Radio, Y2K n Liberal Theology: the Bible is not inspired, and should not be taken literally.the Bible is not inspired, and should not be taken literally.

Other Areas Subject to Extremism: n Grace n Spiritual Realm (Satan, angels, etc) n Miracles n God’s Word (Inspired) n 1st Advent: Divinity of Christ n Etc., etc., etc.

Prophecy: It’s the Word of God! n Over 20% of the Bible, 3 Major Themes: The Judgment(s) of Israel and neighbors.The Judgment(s) of Israel and neighbors. The 1st Coming of the Messiah (Fulfilled)The 1st Coming of the Messiah (Fulfilled) The 2nd Coming of the Messiah (Unfulfilled)The 2nd Coming of the Messiah (Unfulfilled) n Fulfilled Prophecy: Genesis, 1 Samuel, Psalms, Isaiah,* Jeremiah,* Ezekiel,* Daniel,* Micah,* Zechariah,* Joel,* Amos,* Obadiah, Nahum, Zepheniah,* Haggai,* Malachi* (* means also contains Unfulfilled Prophecy) New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, 1+ 2 Thessalonians, Timothy, 1+2 John, Jude, RevelationsNew Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, 1+ 2 Thessalonians, Timothy, 1+2 John, Jude, Revelations Christ’s Teachings on Prophecy: Matthew 10:23:24; 11:23; 19:28; 21:43-44; 24; 25:31-46; 26:17-35, 46, 64; Mark 9:1; 10:30; 13; 11:1-6, 14; 14:12-31, 42, 62; 16:17 Luke12:36-39; 19; 21; John 14:3; Acts 1:11

Prophecy: a Biblical Perspective n Jews were accountable to know and recognize prophetic fulfillment: Mt.23:24-37; Luke 19:44; Acts 2:Mt.23:24-37; Luke 19:44; Acts 2: n Prophecy is always rejected and ridiculed Neh. 9:30; 1 Kings 18:13; 19:10; 2 Chron.36:16; Jer.2:30; Amos 2:12; Mt.13:57; Lk.4:24-27; John 4:44; 23:24-37; 2 Peter 3:4; James 5:10Neh. 9:30; 1 Kings 18:13; 19:10; 2 Chron.36:16; Jer.2:30; Amos 2:12; Mt.13:57; Lk.4:24-27; John 4:44; 23:24-37; 2 Peter 3:4; James 5:10 n We should pay close attention to it 1 Thes. 5:20; 2 Peter 1:19; Rev. 1:31 Thes. 5:20; 2 Peter 1:19; Rev. 1:3

1 Corinthians 16:22

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Dan.2 Dan 7 Dan.8Dan.11Means: Head: Gold Lion w/ Wings Babylon Chest: Silver Bear + 3 Ribs Ram Medio- Persians Thighs: Bronze Leopard: 4 wings & heads GoatGreeks Legs: Iron Beast: Iron Teeth Romans Feet: Iron & Clay Beast: 10 Horns Rome II

Greek Empire

Late Dating of Daniel “The Neoplatonic philosopher Porphyry back in the third century A.D. devoted a considerable portion of his polemic Against the Christians to a rationalist explanation of the Book of Daniel. He reasoned that the detailed and accurate predictions in the book point to its having been forged by some unknown author who lived in the days of the Maccabean patriots. Porphyry argued that ‘he who wrote the book under the name of Daniel lied for the sake of reviving their hope’.“ “Modern Rationalism and the Book of Daniel” Gleason L. Archer, Jr. Bibliotheca Sacra —V136 #542—Apr 79—129

Belshazzar vs. Nabonidus “Clear cuneiform evidence now demonstrates why the Book of Daniel names Belshazzar, rather than his father, Nabonidus, as king of Babylon. Nabonidus…became alienated from the people of Babylon. He took the unprecedented step of moving to the Arabian city of Tema, leaving ‘kingship’ in the hands of his son.” “Archaeological Backgrounds of the Exilic and Postexilic Era, Part I: The Archaeological Background of Daniel” Edwin M. Yamauchi, Bibliotheca Sacra, Jun-Mar 1980, p.545 [Edwin M. Yamauchi, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, History Department, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.]

Daniel 7:4 "The first was like a lion and had the wings of an eagle. I kept looking until its wings were plucked, and it was lifted up from the ground and made to stand on two feet like a man; a human mind also was given to it.” "The first was like a lion and had the wings of an eagle. I kept looking until its wings were plucked, and it was lifted up from the ground and made to stand on two feet like a man; a human mind also was given to it.”

Daniel 8:5-8 As I was thinking about this, suddenly a goat with a prominent horn between his eyes came from the west, crossing the whole earth without touching the ground…The goat became very great, but at the height of his power his large horn was broken off, and in its place four prominent horns grew up toward the four winds of heaven.

Daniel 8:21-22 The shaggy goat is the king of Greece, and the large horn between his eyes is the first king. [22] The four horns that replaced the one that was broken off represent four kingdoms that will emerge from his nation but will not have the same power.