The book of Daniel's historically fact-checkable prophetic accuracy - notably Chapter 11 and forward - points precisely to the days in which we're living, and the most critical days ahead.

Passover, from its introduction by God to Moses, comes with a "for all generations" and "everlasting ordinance" non-expiration date. Ezekiel 45 reveals Passover observance during the Millennium. I believe it's an ordinance and an invitation to an impartation of faith - faith that will be greatly desired during upcoming challenging times. Meanwhile the participating Church will be standing beside beloved Israel in observance, to encourage, love on and even provoke Israel to a place of understanding of God's faithfulness as well as presence.

We spend time addressing the natural occurrences as well as the supernatural happenings in our world, learning by Daniel's example how to walk successfully with a God who is intent on performing His holy purposes on earth, always centered around His covenant people Israel. There's reflection back into chapters 7 and 8, looking into chapter 11 and considering our place in the plan of God, in these most critical times.

As the current most critical days unfold and prophecies come to light, also coming to light are differing prayerful opinions and timing calculations that can frazzle us a bit. We look into some encouraging situations where godly men, students of scripture, work to convey the marvelous plan of our great God. And through it all, our eyes always on Him remains our success.

Numbers 19 is the one biblical chapter addressing an acceptable cleansing method where the burnt remains of a perfect red heifer is specified. What might this have to do with Easter and Passover 2024 and Hamas? Why has Hamas cited their concerns about red heifers as being one provocation for their October 7 invasion? Meanwhile #1: The saints understand the one and only cleansing means for all of mankind is our crucified Lord. Meanwhile #2: The nations rage, and what is prophesied as being in place prior to the Lord's return will eventually be in place in the Lord's time.  Our eyes are on Him.

The prophet Daniel, mature, sober, on fire for God in his senior years, demonstrates for us all potential of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Our Lord's Church, on earth during these most critical times, is invited into, anointed for, and accountable to represent God well and powerfully, to a desperate and shaking world.

Daniel determines there's more for him from God, and his choice to be pressing in models for us the unlimited glory available. Another angelic encounter assures us of our own invitation and ability to encounter God in these most critical days.

Differing scripture-based opinions/interpretations of the controversial Dan 9:24-27 verses may well be part of THE divine plan to draw us into true Spirit living - for our success and our intimacy with our Lord. We conclude Daniel 9.

More than one source of writings has cited "weeks" as being more accurately translated as "sevens" in Hebrew. Seventy "sevens". That opens a door to prayerful consideration of a perhaps different timing interpretation that, IF ACCURATE, could set the world up from some surprises. We're invited to prayerfully consider those writings, from St Jerome in AD 400 to current writers. MOST IMPORTANTLY - this teacher is convinced the divinely intentional prophetic ambiguity has been purposed to drive and draw us into a greater Spirit-filled/Spirit-led and holy life - which is biblically inarguable.

Faithful and beloved Daniel receives angelic revelation for him and for all of mankind. WHAT and HOW our great God chooses to speak to Daniel and to all who would care to press into understanding – these four often-disputed verses are spoken by the angel Gabriel to inform, revelate, equip and at the same time mystify us – all for divine purpose.. We’ll be in these verses next session as well, considering some of the mystery surrounding wording and timing of events in history that are worthy of discussion and consideration.

The mysteries of God - including prophecies of the Word (ex: Dan 9:24-27) are divinely intended to require a surrendered, Spirit-filled life. By His grace, we can believe to accomplish the great exploits we're being invited as well as called into both now and in the upcoming days. For His glory.

Critical and ongoing revelation from heaven, by way of Holy Spirit infilling, can assure success in our walks and our lives during these challenging days. "Having done all, to stand..." points us to desiring and positioning ourselves for everything God has intended for us to walk in. We're called to be gates for the supernatural here on earth.

Intensifying situations on earth draw us and also drive us into Holy Spirit intimacy, and it is in that place that we will be best equipped to successfully discern the prophetic plans of God. The controversial 70-week prophecy of Daniel 9 is a perfect launchpad for us to consider the call of God upon praying saints to be filled with the Spirit of God so that we might know the mind of God, as it is revealed to us, as promised.

The critical 70-Week Prophecy is revealed to Daniel by the angel Gabriel. It is one of the most profound portions of eschatological revelation in the bible. The prophet and his sober and honest prayer to God positions us for our own holy success in these challenging days of both trial and glory.

The timing of God for His release of understanding, the unsealing of awaiting prophecies and the promised end-days outpouring all point to great opportunity and great accountability for the people of God.

Daniel's own second vision is so profound it leaves him ill for a while. Angelic messengers explain to him (and to us) the symbolism of demonic realms that will war against God and His people until the end of the age, when the Ancient of Days is seated in place and the books are opened.

Daniel is grieved and troubled at the vision he personally receives. The prophet asks an angelic guide about four beasts he's just been shown, particularly the most terrible fourth beast out of which 10 horns, and then a smaller horn, appear.

Daniel Chapter 9 is Daniel's own prayer for a troubled Israel. Troubles (70-year national captivity) back THEN were different from Israel's troubles (attacks and captivity) RIGHT NOW - but his prayer remains soberly accurate and pertinent in that God's covenant nation is still dealing with much of the same spiritually rebellious climate. Daniel the prophet cries out for God's mercy, as we should, for Israel, in these days. And we read chapter 6: Daniel facing the lions (in his faithful stance) and finding deliverance in his faithful God.

The conflict in the Middle East is ongoing, and is in accordance with biblical prophecy. The covenant nation of Israel needs something very specific and critical to its survival and its success. The saints are to be praying for that to occur. It's a truth of scripture. Rabbi Paul speaks of it, and we know it. The saints are purposely here on earth, and anointed to proclaim that truth.

Daniel is called into a godless and idolatrous banquet to interpret a supernatural omen written to a sinful ruler and his empire, on the night of their invasion and collapse.  Our God sets kingdoms up and takes kingdoms down.