An MBA graduate's thoughts from a place of prayer, study and waiting on God…
Daniel 9:26 Salvation via Christ’s death is revealed here; He died not for himself but for our sins. The remainder of the verse describes the abomination of desolation referred to by Jesus in Matt 24:15 - i.e. the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple by the Roman army, which happened in AD 70. Basically, there are … Continue reading The three ‘abominations of desolation’
Daniel 9:27 Jesus' ministry lasted 3.5 yrs. His death (spring of AD 31) on the cross brought an end to the ceremonial sacrifices and offerings (evidenced in the splitting of the veil in the temple). These sacrifices were shadows i.e. they pointed to Christ’s death as part of God’s plan of redemption. Jesus' instruction in … Continue reading End of salvation of ‘Israel’