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This will be the last writing until January 27.  My wife and I are taking a vacation next week.    

Daniel 9:27, Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week; But in the middle of the week he shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering, and the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate, even until the consummation, which is determined, is poured out on the desolate.

Matthew 24:15, “Therefore, when you see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet standing in the holy place” (whoever reads, let him understand),

The Sermon on the Mount is about Daniel’s 70^th Week called the Tribulation.  Remember a “week” refers to a seven-year period of time; therefore, Daniel’s 70^th week is a year of tribulation.  It is the time when Paul’s “man of sin”, the “son of perdition” known as the Antichrist comes to power (2 Thessalonians 2:3).  2 Thessalonians 2:4 states this about him,

“who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God.”  This is the abomination of desolation. 

Do not forget that during this time the church has been raptured or taken up to meet the Lord Jesus Christ in the air and that the Holy Spirit no longer restrains evil from having its way (2 Thessalonians 2:7).  The abomination of desolation ushers in what is called the Great Tribulation.  The last three- and one-half years of the tribulation period will be the worst period of time in the history of Israel.    Abomination means “disgust” or “repulsion” and in Scripture is used to describe things associated with idolatry or gross ungodliness.  It refers to spiritual uncleanness of false religion.

When we get back from our vacation, I want to look more at the specifics of Daniel’s 70^th week to understand what the Scriptures say about it and Jesus’ answer to the disciples about the time of His return to establish His kingdom.  I want to discuss the Bible’s description of the Antichrist. 

Remember that knowledge of this time is to help us to live our life in such a way that we do not need to fear what is coming upon the earth. We live our lives in such a way that they are pleasing to the Lord, the One who saved us from our sins and gives the strength and power to overcome the powers of darkness.  Because of that, we can live a life pleasing to Him.  Knowing about the times ahead is incentive to live right and look forward to eternity with Him.

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