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Was Jesus an accident of history or was His life, death, and resurrection foretold centuries in advance?
In this Radiant Midweek Christmas Special of Escaping Babylon, we go deep into Daniel 9:24–27, one of the most significant prophetic passages in the Bible. Written hundreds of years before Jesus was born, Daniel’s vision outlines a divinely determined timeline that points directly to the arrival and death of the Messiah.
This episode is designed for those who want to go deeper in Scripture, while still being accessible to seekers exploring faith.
In this episode, we explore:
Daniel’s prayer in exile and God’s immediate response
The meaning of the “seventy sevens” and why the Hebrew word ḥāṯak (“decreed”) matters
How biblical prophecy unfolds in stages
The six redemptive purposes of Daniel 9:24
Why the prophetic clock begins with the decree to rebuild Jerusalem, not the temple
How the prophetic timeline aligns with the historical period of Jesus’ ministry
Why scholars focus on AD 30 and AD 33 for the crucifixion
The significance of Passover, the Day of Preparation, and the “high Sabbath”
How dozens of Old Testament prophecies converge on Jesus
Why fulfilled prophecy should lead us to awe, worship, and trust in God’s faithfulness
The power of Daniel 9 is not that it gives us a modern calendar date.
The power is that it places the Messiah’s arrival and death exactly where history says Jesus lived and died.
Jesus was not an accident.
The cross was not a backup plan.
God was unfolding His plan of salvation at precisely the right time.
This Christmas message reminds us that our greatest problem is not circumstances or suffering — it’s a broken relationship with God. And God, in His love, sent His Son to reconcile us back to Himself.
Salvation is not found in effort or religion.
It is found in a person... Jesus Christ.
Key Scriptures
Daniel 9:24–27 • Jeremiah 25; 29 • Nehemiah 2 • Isaiah 53 • Micah 5:2 • Zechariah 9:9 • Matthew 1–2; 21; 27 • Luke 3 • John 2; 6; 11; 19 • Romans 5; 11 • 2 Corinthians 5 • Galatians 4 • Hebrews 9–10 • Revelation 11–12; 22
About Radiant Midweek
Radiant Midweek exists to go deeper than Sunday mornings — slowing down, asking harder questions, and letting Scripture stretch us while always pointing back to the gospel.
Invitation
Is Jesus your Savior and your King?
“Repent and believe, for the kingdom of God is at hand.” (Mark 1:15)
Merry Christmas.
May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7)
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By Radiant ChurchWas Jesus an accident of history or was His life, death, and resurrection foretold centuries in advance?
In this Radiant Midweek Christmas Special of Escaping Babylon, we go deep into Daniel 9:24–27, one of the most significant prophetic passages in the Bible. Written hundreds of years before Jesus was born, Daniel’s vision outlines a divinely determined timeline that points directly to the arrival and death of the Messiah.
This episode is designed for those who want to go deeper in Scripture, while still being accessible to seekers exploring faith.
In this episode, we explore:
Daniel’s prayer in exile and God’s immediate response
The meaning of the “seventy sevens” and why the Hebrew word ḥāṯak (“decreed”) matters
How biblical prophecy unfolds in stages
The six redemptive purposes of Daniel 9:24
Why the prophetic clock begins with the decree to rebuild Jerusalem, not the temple
How the prophetic timeline aligns with the historical period of Jesus’ ministry
Why scholars focus on AD 30 and AD 33 for the crucifixion
The significance of Passover, the Day of Preparation, and the “high Sabbath”
How dozens of Old Testament prophecies converge on Jesus
Why fulfilled prophecy should lead us to awe, worship, and trust in God’s faithfulness
The power of Daniel 9 is not that it gives us a modern calendar date.
The power is that it places the Messiah’s arrival and death exactly where history says Jesus lived and died.
Jesus was not an accident.
The cross was not a backup plan.
God was unfolding His plan of salvation at precisely the right time.
This Christmas message reminds us that our greatest problem is not circumstances or suffering — it’s a broken relationship with God. And God, in His love, sent His Son to reconcile us back to Himself.
Salvation is not found in effort or religion.
It is found in a person... Jesus Christ.
Key Scriptures
Daniel 9:24–27 • Jeremiah 25; 29 • Nehemiah 2 • Isaiah 53 • Micah 5:2 • Zechariah 9:9 • Matthew 1–2; 21; 27 • Luke 3 • John 2; 6; 11; 19 • Romans 5; 11 • 2 Corinthians 5 • Galatians 4 • Hebrews 9–10 • Revelation 11–12; 22
About Radiant Midweek
Radiant Midweek exists to go deeper than Sunday mornings — slowing down, asking harder questions, and letting Scripture stretch us while always pointing back to the gospel.
Invitation
Is Jesus your Savior and your King?
“Repent and believe, for the kingdom of God is at hand.” (Mark 1:15)
Merry Christmas.
May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7)