To what did Gabriel now direct Daniel's attention?
Answer
"At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to show thee; for thou
art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision." Dan. 9:23.
NOTES - There is abundant evidence that the instruction in the ninth chapter of Daniel
supplements and interprets the vision of the eighth chapter. Note the following facts:1. Daniel did not understand the vision concerning the treading down of his people and the
sanctuary, and therefore searched the prophecies anew concerning the period of captivity.
To whom did this promised seed refer?
Who awakens the soul to a sense of its sinful condition?
9. What expressions in the prophecy of Joel seem to imply a double fulfilment of this outpouring of the Spirit?
What does Christ as the advocate of His people confess before the Father and His angels?
How is the church of the last days described?
After resting on the seventh day, what did God do?
Upon what conditions are we promised needed blessings?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle