To what did Gabriel now direct Daniel's attention?
Answer
"At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to show thee; for thou
art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision." Dan. 9:23.
NOTES - There is abundant evidence that the instruction in the ninth chapter of Daniel
supplements and interprets the vision of the eighth chapter. Note the following facts:1. Daniel did not understand the vision concerning the treading down of his people and the
sanctuary, and therefore searched the prophecies anew concerning the period of captivity.
What do the heavens declare?
What contrast is drawn in the Scriptures between the Creator and false gods?
Why must justifying faith lay hold upon both the death and the resurrection of Christ?
What was the result of Christ's working miracles at His first passover?
What was this earthly sanctuary and its round of service?
How does this association regard the Catholic Church on this point?
How does David speak of Christ's coming?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle