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 kind of church would He thus be able to present to Himself?
Of whom was Christ to be born?
4. What explanation did Moses give the rulers of Israel concerning the withholding of the manna on the seventh day in the wilderness of Sin, before they reached Sinai?
On what day did Paul and his companions preach to the devout women at Phillippi?
What part will the angels have in this event?
How may one grow in grace?
Why, after the fall, was man shut away from the tree of life?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle