Introduction 1. The vision a. The ram: Media and Persia, the higher horn representing Persia. b. The goat: Alexander the Great died, and his kingdom was split between four generals.
2. The little horn a. Antiochus: Verses 9-14 were fulfilled by Antiochus Epiphanes when he ransacked Jerusalem and the temple, and temporarily stopped the Jewish sacrifices. b. Antichrist: Antiochus and the antichrist are similar characters, with the antichrist seen as a fuller fulfillment of Daniel's prophecy.
Conclusion: Daniel's distress was because of the persecution of his people.
Other passages: Isaiah 1:10-20
(Description of the antichrist below from David Jeremiah) The antichrist will be: 1. Dramatic in appearance v.23 2. Destined to do evil v.23 3. Dynamic in leadership v.24 4. Demonic in power v.24 5. Destructive in his reign v.24 6. Deceitful in his practice v.25
He will also: 1. Deify himself v.25 2. Disguise his cruelty with peace promises v.25 3. Be destroyed supernaturally v.25
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Pastor Brian Gerber has been serving Bethel Christian Church since 2010. He sees pastoring as a privilege and seeks to be faithful in preaching the Word of God, equipping and encouraging believers and convincing the lost of their need for Christ. He was saved as a young man and...
