Bad Dude Risin’ - Studies in Daniel

Daniel 7:8-28

The Antichrist will be

1. A powerful ruler

2. A prideful speaker

3. A painful oppressor

4. The principal loser.

A powerful Ruler

1. Chapter 7, the little horn.

2. Chapter 8 the king of fierce countenance.

3. Chapter 9 the prince that shall come.

4. Chapter 11 the willful king.

Revelation 13 – the beast.

Matt. 24 - Jesus Christ – the abomination that causes desolation, (referring to Daniel)

2 Thessalonians 2, Paul the apostle calls him:

1. the lawless one

2. the man of sin

3. the son of perdition.

1. Eyes –

Suggest knowledge and insight

2. Mental acumen & ability

3. Charm and popularity (Rev 13 – “who is like the beast?)

4. Peacemaker – bring peace to Israel

Mouth boasting –

incredible oratorical ability

Articulate

boasting

Blasphemous – vs. 25

“He shall speak pompous words against the Most High.”

"He will oppose and exalt himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God."