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 encouragement is held out as an aid in attaining this experience?
Can anyone boast of sinlessness?
What reason did they give for not receiving Him?
Whose presence does the Holy Spirit bring to the believers?
What was one principal object in calling this council?
6. In His reply, how did Christ indicate that neither the end of the world nor of the Jewish nation was immediately at hand ?
How extensive will be the reign of Christ?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle