Kings at War
11:1-20
11:1-20
He was the Persian king described as “richest” who stirred up everyone against Greece.
Who is Xerxes?
Scripture: “Now then, I tell you the truth: Three more kings will arise in Persia, and then a fourth, who will be far richer than all the others. When he has gained power by his wealth, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom of Greece.”(Daniel 11:2, NIV)
He desecrated the temple fortress and abolished daily sacrifice.
What is the abomination that causes desolation?
Scripture: “His armed forces will rise up to desecrate the temple fortress and will abolish the daily sacrifice. Then they will set up the abomination that causes desolation.” (Daniel 11:31, NIV)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY QUESTION
He invaded many countries and overwhelmed them, except these three that escaped.
What are Edom, Moab, and Ammon?
Scripture: “He will also invade the Beautiful Land. Many countries will fall, but Edom, Moab and the leaders of Ammon will be delivered from his hand.” (Daniel 11:41, NIV)
This great prince who protects God’s people will arise.
Who is Michael?
Scripture: “At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise.” (Daniel 12:1, NIV)
Two men stood here,
Where is the river?
Scripture: “Then I, Daniel, looked, and there before me stood two others, one on this bank of the river and one on the opposite bank.” (Daniel 12:5, NIV)
This person was given in marriage to form an alliance, but she and her family did not last.
Who is the daughter of the king of the South?
Scripture: “After some years, they will become allies. The daughter of the king of the South will go to the king of the North to make an alliance, but she will not retain her power.” (Daniel 11:6, NIV)
Though this king flattered many, some resisted and remained faithful to God.
Who are the people who know their God?
Scripture: “With flattery he will corrupt those who have violated the covenant, but the people who know their God will firmly resist him.” (Daniel 11:32, NIV)
Though he honored a “god of fortresses,” he rejected the gods of his ancestors.
Who is the king who honored a foreign god?
Scripture: “He will show no regard for the gods of his ancestors… But instead he will honor a god of fortresses.”(Daniel 11:37–38, NIV)
A time of distress unlike any other is described here.
What is the great tribulation?
Scripture: “There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then.” (Daniel 12:1, NIV)
This majestic figure above the waters raised both hands and swore by him who lives forever.
A: Who is the man clothed in linen?
Scripture: “The man clothed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, lifted his right hand and his left hand toward heaven, and I heard him swear by him who lives forever.” (Daniel 12:7, NIV)
This king invaded with a large army and carried off idols and treasures to Egypt.
Who is the King of the South?
Scripture: “He will seize their gods, their metal images and their valuable articles of silver and gold and carry them off to Egypt.” (Daniel 11:8, NIV)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake to these two eternal destinies.
A: What are everlasting life and shame and everlasting contempt?
Scripture: “Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt.” (Daniel 12:2, NIV)
What happens o the king at his final stand?
The king will end
Scripture: “He will pitch his royal tents between the seas at the beautiful holy mountain. Yet he will come to his end, and no one will help him.” (Daniel 11:45, NIV)
Everyone whose name is found written here will be delivered.
What is the book?
Scripture: “But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered.” (Daniel 12:1, NIV)
The time, times, and half a time refer to this period.
A: What is a time of persecution and trial?
Scripture: “It will be for a time, times and half a time. When the power of the holy people has been finally broken, all these things will be completed.” (Daniel 12:7, NIV)
This king’s heart became arrogant as he defeated tens of thousands, but he was not strengthened.
Who is the King of the South?
Scripture: “The king of the South will be filled with pride and will slaughter many thousands, yet he will not remain triumphant.” (Daniel 11:12, NIV)
This contemptible ruler exalted himself but only prospered until THIS time of wrath was completed.
What is God’s appointed time?
Scripture: “He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what has been determined must take place.”(Daniel 11:36, NIV)
These wars and invasions show human power is temporary compared to God’s eternal rule.
What is the sovereignty of God?
Scripture: “He will come to his end, and no one will help him.” (Daniel 11:45, NIV)
Those who are wise will shine like this.
What is the brightness of the heavens?
Scripture: “Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens.” (Daniel 12:3, NIV)
From the time the daily sacrifice is abolished, these days are counted.
What are 1,290 days?
Scripture: “From the time that the daily sacrifice is abolished and the abomination that causes desolation is set up, there will be 1,290 days.” (Daniel 12:11, NIV)
Though kings made alliances, what biblical truth is made apparent?
God has sovereignty over kings
This biblical truth is shown throughout the persecution: that believers of God will (blank) him
A: What is resistance through faith?
Scripture: “The people who know their God will firmly resist him.” (Daniel 11:32, NIV)
Though kings rage, Daniel’s prophecy assures God’s people of this ultimate reality.
What is God’s kingdom will never end?
Scripture: “He will exalt… Yet he will come to his end, and no one will help him.” (Daniel 11:36, 45, NIV)
Daniel was told to seal this until the time of the end.
What is the scroll?
Scripture: “But you, Daniel, roll up and seal the words of the scroll until the time of the end.” (Daniel 12:4, NIV)
The sealed prophecy teaches believers this enduring truth.
What is patient faith until the end?
Scripture: “Go your way, Daniel, because the words are rolled up and sealed until the time of the end.” (Daniel 12:9, NIV)