The First Purpose of Daniel’s 70 Weeks: Why Israel’s Future Matters

 This video, presented by Jocelyn Andersen, focuses on the first of six purposes for Daniel's 70 weeks as described in Daniel 9:24. The central goal of this first purpose is to "finish the transgression," which she interprets as a divine mandate to restrict and bring an end to a specific rebellion.

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Key concepts discussed include:

• Defining the Rebellion: Andersen argues that the "transgression" refers specifically to the national rejection of Jesus Christ as the Messiah by the Jewish people (5:18-6:43). This rebellion is seen as a destructive process that began in the first century and is expected to accelerate in the future.
• The 70th Week: The video highlights that 69 of the 70 weeks have been fulfilled, and the 70th week remains future (9:08-9:30). During this time, it is predicted that Israel will enter a "covenant with death"—a disastrous peace treaty with a false Messiah (the Antichrist or Man of Sin) (8:50-9:07).
• Divine Intervention: Andersen explains that God will ultimately protect the Jewish race and the planet from total annihilation by "disannulling" this agreement through a loophole in the law of Moses (9:47-10:04, 14:50-15:00).
• The Fate of Israel: The speaker emphasizes that the fate of the entire earth is linked to the preservation of Israel, referencing Isaiah 49:8 and Matthew 24:22 to illustrate that their survival is necessary to prevent global destruction (17:11-17:59).

In summary, the "first purpose" is to prohibit the progression of this national rebellion, thereby stopping the catastrophic consequences that would otherwise follow the acceptance of a false Messiah.

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The Wrath to Come 12:12 Revelation

 Revelation 12:12: The Wrath to Come …Woe to the inhabiters of the earth andof the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time. The wrath the inhabitants of the earth will be subjected to during The Great Tribulation will come from more than one source. In Revelation chapter six, we see a reference to the “wrath of the Lamb.” 

In Revelation chapter fourteen, we see a reference to the “wrath of God.” In addition to these things, each of which in and of themselves, are legitimate things to fear and avoid at all costs, in Revelation 12:12, we see the inhabitants of the earth and sea informed that these woes will be compounded by the fact that the wrath of Satan will be added into the mix. 

John the Baptist was prophet who had real insight into, and understanding of, the Old Testament prophecies concerning the events of the “wrath to come.” He understood the almost absolute devastation of the earth and human population it would cause. We see that in Matthew chapter 3 verse 7. 

Paul understood these things as well and, in 1 Thessalonians 1:10, was praising God that the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, not only to saves our souls from hell but also to delivers us from the “wrath to come.” 

There is no doubt that Paul and John the Baptist were both referencing the events that are described so vividly in The Revelation. Jesus confirms this in his statement seen in Luke 21:34-36 where he emphatically gives warning to “…pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.” Jesus said again, in The Revelation chapter 3 that he would keep those who keep his word from (out of) the hour of temptation (trial) that was coming upon all the world. 

Don’t wait, if you know all is not well with your soul, make it right. Turn to Jesus who is reaching out to you. Repent of the unbelief that will steal your soul for eternity. Romans 10:9-10 & 13 promises salvation to all who call upon the name of the Lord believing that Jesus Christ is his risen son. 2 Corinthians 6:2 says now is the accepted time, now is day of salvation. Acts 2:38 says: Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus.

Redemption: Bible Prophecy Simplified: A Study of HOPE: Andersen, Jocelyn: 9781702619462: Amazon.com: Books

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When Will We Rule & Reign With Christ? Revelation 5:9-10

In Revelation 5:9-10, we are presented with a group of blood bought, resurrected and raptured saints. We know they have already been raised/caught up, because we see them in Heaven, before the throne of God, and wearing crowns of gold (Revelation 4:4), because they have already been raised, judged, and rewarded.

The chronology of The Revelation is clear that these things occur before any seals of judgment are opened and loosed upon the earth, initiating The Beginning of Sorrows and The Great Tribulation.

These redeemed people are praising the Lamb for two things. They are praising him for redeeming them with his blood, and they are praising him because they are looking forward to reigning on the earth with him.

Jesus, the only Christ, is God of gods, Lord of lords, and King of kings. And he will have the last word. He that sits in the Heavens shall laugh. The Lord shall have his enemies in derision, and Jesus will establish a kingdom that will have no end.

But he is not reigning on this earth just yet.

With all the filth and unrighteousness we see around us, it is a gross insult to him to even suggest that he is. It goes without saying, that those who belong to him are not reigning yet either, nor will they... until Heaven opens and Christ returns visibly and physically to this earth, with all his saints.

Those who teach that mere mortals will be instrumental in “ushering in” the Kingdom of Christ by bringing about conditions on earth which will “release” Christ from Heaven, have no idea what they are talking about.

In Revelation 5:9-10 we see two things. We see the pre-tribulational resurrection of the dead in Christ and the pre-tribulational rapture of the Ekklesia—the called out [out of] assembly (i.e., the Church). We also see that any ruling and reigning that will be done, is still a future event and will not take place until after The Great Tribulation is concluded. We know this because Christ will not return to earth with his resurrected and raptured saints until the battle of Armageddon, which will conclude The Time of Jacob’s Trouble (Revelation 19).