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08-26-2026 WED - Phil Thompson - Ezekiel Prophecy 3

We conclude our studies about the 70th week of Daniel with an explanation as to how the day of the Lord is to be understood. We show from Scripture that both references to the "great and terrible day of the LORD" in Malachi 4:5 and Joel 2:31 refer to the end of Daniel's 70th week in which we see Christ return to destroy His enemies and reestablish the kingdom in Israel. We show from Scripture why this unique day should be seen as a subset within the" broad day" of the Lord. According to 2 Peter 3:10, this "broad day" begins at the inception of Daniel's 70th week and extends past the Millennial Kingdom. Come and hear for yourself why there are precursors prior to the "narrow day" of the Lord while there are no precursors prior to the "broad day" of the Lord.

A. The Prophecy of Defilement B. The Promise of Deliverance C. The Promise of Dominion

When the prophets came to a disappointed people... they didn't bring cheery songs without meaning nor was the message, "Oh, just lower your expectations and just deal with it - get realistic (i.e. cynical!)." NO! The prophets nourish the souls of this people with hope. Is it realistic? Yeah! It's truth! Is it optimistic? Yeah! Beyond their wildest dreams... Unassailable Hope. Let's look at: #1 – How this is AN ENACTED PROPHECY #2– How It CULTIVATED HOPE THEN #3 – How It Can CULTIVATE HOPE NOW

TDuring the reign of the last Babylonian King, evil Belshazzar, Daniel saw another vision of Jesus and the Messianic Kingdom. Daniel saw Jesus approaching the Ancient of Days in Heaven. Jesus Christ, taking the title "Son of Man" from this prophecy, used it to refer to Himself (Mark 8:31; John 1:51). Then all the authority, glory, and sovereign power that had been exercised by rulers in the four kingdoms over all peoples, nations, and men of every language (Daniel 3:4, 7; 4:1; 5:19; 6:25) was transmitted to Him and those peoples worshiped Him. This has an origin of the Father's promise to the Son in Psalm 2:6–9, and will be fulfilled at Christ's Second Advent (Matthew 24:30; 25:31; Revelation 11:15). Then the Son of Man will establish an everlasting dominion or kingdom (Daniel 4:34; 7:27). That kingdom will never be conquered by another (Daniel 6:26). His reign will be established on earth for a thousand years (Revelation 20:1–6). At the end of the 1,000 years of Jesus' reign over the world's government, He will surrender the kingdom to God the Father, (The Ancient of Days). Then after which Christ will be appointed as Ruler over God's eternal kingdom forever (1 Corinthians 15:24–28).

The sermon explores the concept of the Day of the Lord through the lens of Joel's prophecy regarding a devastating locust plague and subsequent invasion. It argues that believers often fail to grasp God's severity and rigidity, leading them to trust in temporary abundance rather than His eternal nature. The preacher urges the congregation to respond to calamity not with skepticism or self-reliance, but with lament and a sober recognition of God's sovereign control over all events. Ultimately, the message points to Jesus Christ as the only refuge for those who cannot endure the awe-inspiring judgment of God, emphasizing that His afflictions are purposeful acts of love designed to purify faith.

Pastor Mark Hogan teaches on Psalm 110:3, explaining that Christ's current enthroned reign at the Father's right hand involves actively gathering a willing, definite people for Himself—the elect given to Him by the Father, as seen in Matthew 1:21, John 6, John 10, and Acts 18. He expounds that through the gospel, Christ powerfully makes these people willing, as demonstrated by the conversions of the Ethiopian eunuch and Lydia in Acts 8 and 16. The preacher emphasizes that Christ not only converts believers but consecrates them, adorning them with "the beauties of holiness" to become a holy priesthood zealous for good works, supported by Titus 2, Romans 12, and Revelation 1. The "dew of your youth" symbolizes Christ's numerous spiritual offspring gathered from all nations, fulfilling the promises to Abraham and Daniel's prophecy, as confirmed in Revelation 7:9-10. The main application is profound comfort: since the power for conversion rests entirely in Christ's atoning victory, pastors and believers can trust He is building His church even today. Consequently, believers are called to live in the beauties of holiness, fight the good fight of faith, and serve as consecrated priests, confident their destiny is to stand spotless with the great multitude in worship. The sermon closes with prayer for God to continue this gathering, make us willing servants, and produce holiness while awaiting the final consummation of His kingdom.