Daniel - Part 12

The lesson on January 11, 2025 was part 12 of the "Daniel" study. Wayne Stewart discusses the historical and biblical significance of Daniel's visions, focusing on Daniel chapters 7 and 8. He explains the symbolism of the four beasts in Daniel 7, particularly the "Son of Man" and the everlasting kingdom of King Jesus. In Daniel 8, Stewart elaborates on the vision of the ram and the goat, interpreting them as the empires of Media and Persia and Greece, with Alexander the Great represented by the great horn. He warns of the coming Antichrist, drawing parallels to historical figures like Antiochus Epiphanes and emphasizing the importance of recognizing Jesus Christ as the only hope for salvation.

The scripture reading was from Daniel 8:20-27 KJV "20 The ram which thou sawest having two horns are the kings of Media and Persia. 21 And the rough goat is the king of Grecia: and the great horn that is between his eyes is the first king. 22 Now that being broken, whereas four stood up for it, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not in his power. 23 And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up. 24 And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people. 25 And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand. 26 And the vision of the evening and the morning which was told is true: wherefore shut thou up the vision; for it shall be for many days. 27 And I Daniel fainted, and was sick certain days; afterward I rose up, and did the king's business; and I was astonished at the vision, but none understood it."