Daniel 12
What do we know about Michael? (1a)-Though some see him as Christ, all relevant passages seem to indicate that he is the archangel of the people of God. See Daniel 10:13+21, 12:1, Jude 1:9, Revelation 12:17
Who used a similar phrase and of what time period was it used? (1b)
Similar language is used in Matthew 24:21 & Luke 21:22 describing the coming judgment on Jerusalem in AD70. It is rather likely, then, that they were alluding to Daniel. Thus, it is probably that both passages refer to the events of AD70. Josephus, the historian, agrees that the 1st century destruction of Jerusalem was the worst time for any city in history. We may allow for the passages to contain some degree of hyperbole, but we must also not forget that destruction is not measured in mere body counts. The destruction of Jerusalem was spiritually impacting event.
What Scriptures use the book of life imagery? (1c)
Luke 10:20, Philippians 4:3, Rev. 20:15
Who ‘will awake’ (2a)
It seems the righteous & the wicked will arise at the same time. For further references see Matthew 25:31-46, 2 Peter 3:3-14, John 5:28-29. As to why the passage says 'many' instead of all, it is possible that many is in contrast to few. In my opinion, it is also quite possible that Daniel simply didn't understand the extent of the future resurrection, considering he did not have the light of Christ who took away the shadow covering immortality (2 Timothy 1:10).
What does the future hold for the wise? (3)
Glorification, see Matthew 13:36-43
Why is Daniel told to ‘seal’ these words? (4a)
Because the time of fulfillment is far away, see Daniel 8:26.
Where in Scripture is a man told to do the opposite? Why? (4a)
See Revelation 22:10. This makes a strong case for the preterist interpretation of Revelation 4-19, for John is told NOT to seal up the prophecy for the time of its fulfillment was near. Daniel's fulfillment was a few hundred years away, so it follows that John's would have been fulfilled in much less time.
What does the ‘increase’ in ‘knowledge’ refer to? (4b)
After a period of silence (the inter-testamental period) these prophecies of Daniel would be the talk of the towns, so to speak. See Amos 8:11-12 & Habakuk 2:2 for comparison & contrast.
What 3.5 year period is in view here? (7)
Some say this period refers to the desolation by Antiochus. Others say the desolation by Titus. Others say the desolation of a future antichrist. Others say all 3.
What do the 1290 days describe? What do the 1335 days describe? (11-12)
The same arguments are made as the previous answers, but for the most part, these numbers remain a mystery.
When will Daniel receive the inheritance? (13)
On judgment day. See Job 14:12.
For a good NT commentary on this chapter, see 1 Peter 1:7, 10-12, 20, 22
Who used a similar phrase and of what time period was it used? (1b)
Similar language is used in Matthew 24:21 & Luke 21:22 describing the coming judgment on Jerusalem in AD70. It is rather likely, then, that they were alluding to Daniel. Thus, it is probably that both passages refer to the events of AD70. Josephus, the historian, agrees that the 1st century destruction of Jerusalem was the worst time for any city in history. We may allow for the passages to contain some degree of hyperbole, but we must also not forget that destruction is not measured in mere body counts. The destruction of Jerusalem was spiritually impacting event.
What Scriptures use the book of life imagery? (1c)
Luke 10:20, Philippians 4:3, Rev. 20:15
Who ‘will awake’ (2a)
It seems the righteous & the wicked will arise at the same time. For further references see Matthew 25:31-46, 2 Peter 3:3-14, John 5:28-29. As to why the passage says 'many' instead of all, it is possible that many is in contrast to few. In my opinion, it is also quite possible that Daniel simply didn't understand the extent of the future resurrection, considering he did not have the light of Christ who took away the shadow covering immortality (2 Timothy 1:10).
What does the future hold for the wise? (3)
Glorification, see Matthew 13:36-43
Why is Daniel told to ‘seal’ these words? (4a)
Because the time of fulfillment is far away, see Daniel 8:26.
Where in Scripture is a man told to do the opposite? Why? (4a)
See Revelation 22:10. This makes a strong case for the preterist interpretation of Revelation 4-19, for John is told NOT to seal up the prophecy for the time of its fulfillment was near. Daniel's fulfillment was a few hundred years away, so it follows that John's would have been fulfilled in much less time.
What does the ‘increase’ in ‘knowledge’ refer to? (4b)
After a period of silence (the inter-testamental period) these prophecies of Daniel would be the talk of the towns, so to speak. See Amos 8:11-12 & Habakuk 2:2 for comparison & contrast.
What 3.5 year period is in view here? (7)
Some say this period refers to the desolation by Antiochus. Others say the desolation by Titus. Others say the desolation of a future antichrist. Others say all 3.
What do the 1290 days describe? What do the 1335 days describe? (11-12)
The same arguments are made as the previous answers, but for the most part, these numbers remain a mystery.
When will Daniel receive the inheritance? (13)
On judgment day. See Job 14:12.
For a good NT commentary on this chapter, see 1 Peter 1:7, 10-12, 20, 22
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