James F. Myers Ministries missionary report

Chafer Conference report and the importance of biblical fatherhood

Memorial Day Special

Review from chs. 7 & 9. Dan 11:40-45; the 70th week timetable and defeat of the Antichrist. 12:1-13; Israel's yet future deliverance, end time resurrections, and sealing of the book. End of Series.

2 Tim 1:1-7, 3:14-15; Lois and Eunice

Dan 11:5-39. Dan's 4th Vision cont. Prophecies of the Kings of the South & North. This historical account details conflicts between the Ptolomies and Seleucids. The rise of Antiochus Epiphanes leading to the Maccabean revolt. Introduction of the Antichrist and Dan's 70th week.

Dan 11:1-19. The interpretation of Dan's 4th vision: the kings and kingdoms of Persia and Greece. Is the detail revealed here predictive prophecy or a record of history? Identifying Darius the Mede with Cyaxarex II. The four divisions of Alexander's kingdom.

Dan 10:1-21. In his 4th vision, Dan sees a theophany. An interpreting angel, sent in response to Dan's prayer, is delayed in the angelic conflict, battling with the prince of Persia. Gabriel strengthens the faithful prophet, preparing him to understand what will happen to his nation in the latter days.

Dan 9:20-27. Dan's 3rd Vision: The 70 Weeks. God sends Gabriel to explain the purposes of the 490 yrs for Israel's future. Interpretative problems addressed including the decree to restore Jerusalem, the three periods of prophecy, and who the prince is to come in the Tribulation.

Structure of Dan 1-8 reviewed. Jeremiah's writings on the 70 yr. captivity (Jer 25 & 29). Dan 9:1-19. Dan humbly intercedes for the nation, confessing Israel's past unfaithfulness, while appealing to God's promises for forgiveness and restoration to the land. Rejection of the Sabbatical yr and 3 other reasons why God removed Israel from the land.