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.
In what way are both Jews and Gentiles to be justified?
What did those do who were baptized of John?
What question did the disciples then ask?
What did this nearness of the time of restoration from captivity lead Daniel to do?
When Christ came to this earth, what was His attitude toward God's will, or law?
When was there a wonderful darkening of the sun?
When the trees put forth their leaves, what do we know?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle