Patti:I must do this quickly, as I am late for work:Listen to Chuck Missler's bible study on this fascinating topic:62 + 7 = 69From Commandment to Rebuild Jerusalem (Decree of Artaxerxes Longimanus), March 14, 445 BC to April 6, 32 A.D. = 69 Weeks (April 6, 32 AD = the Triumphant Entry of Messiah the King enters Jerusalem on a donkey and allows people to worship Him for the first time.)69 x 7 x 360 = 173,880 daysOR (proof)445 BC - 32 AD (476 x 365) = 173, 740 daysMarch 14 - April 6 24 daysLeap Years 116 daysTotal 173,880 days
The clock stopped for Israel at this time, with the last week of years (7 years) unfulfilled, while God created the Bride of Christ, the church. When the Bride of Christ is ready and taken to be with the Groom (Christ), the clock will start ticking again for Israel, where God will deal directly with Israel, sending prophets (2 witnesses) to her....for the last 7 years to fulfill the prophecies of Daniel. The Church was not here during the first 69 weeks of years and they will not be here for the last week of years of "Daniel's People". The Jews are Daniel's people. Hope this helps. I've gotta run. Chuck Missler goes into a lot more detail, if you listen to his bible study at the link above.And the following is from Chuck Smith regarding Daniel Chapter 9:v.25 The angel foretells of the commandment to restore and rebuild Jerusalem given by King Artaxerxes on March 14, 445 B.C. The prophecy was based on a Babalonian 360-day calendar. 483 years, 360 each is 173,880 days after March 14, 445 B.C., that day being April 6, 32 A.D. Jesus rode into Jerusalem on that day, April 6, 32 A.D. (Psalm 118:22-26, Luke 19:28-44, Romans 8:22,23, Zechariah 9:9).
v.26 The Messiah was to be "cut off" without receiving His share of the kingdom . The "prince" of Rome spoken of here was Caesar Nero. He ordered his general, Titus, to destroy Jerusalem. The soldiers tore the city down stone by stone to the ground. The end of the nation was to come with a dispersion of the Jews. The Jews were followed by wars and desolations wherever they went.
v.27 The seventieth seven will begin when the Antichrist makes a covenant with Israel for a 7-year period (Isaiah 28:14-17). There are several hints in the Bible that tie Caesar Nero to the Antichrist. It appears that the same demon that controlled Nero will enter the European leader who will arise from the ten nations, and he will be the Antichrist (Revelation 17:8-11, 13:17-18).
Some Bible teachers believe that the Church will go through the Great Tribulation. They feel that God is through with the nation Israel and all the prophetic references that deal with Israel actually refer to the Church. This misinterpretation of Scriptures has led to confusion over prophecies that are actually quite clear and simple (Matthew 24:15-22, Romans 11:1).
This 7-year period will not start while God is still working in the Church to bring forth a Bride for Christ. Once the Church is complete, God will take it up to heaven. Then He'll turn to Israel and make the Jews His special people once again.
After three and one-half years the Antichrist will put a stop to the daily sacrifices and prayers in the rebuilt temple. 1,290 days from this day Jesus will come to earth with His Church to establish His Kingdom and to fulfill the other prophecies concerning the Messiah that haven't yet been fulfilled (Matthew 24:15-22, II Thessalonians 2:4, Revelation 12:14, Isaiah 16:1-4).
Maranatha!
Deborah
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