{"id":"11","user_id":1,"uid":"708fd8e5-049f-49d0-9146-56671f7b46f7","name":"Daniel 11: Christ the Covenant Keeper","description":"","sections":[{"uid":"2c56e848-c09e-423a-b4a1-6a8d46a962b2","title":"First section","description":"","blocks":[{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"18be9e26-a8c9-449c-a962-d4345f14528b","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"Section 1<br>GABRIEL SPEAKS","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"center"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Section 1"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"GABRIEL SPEAKS"}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]},{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"c98b5c7e-3e79-4abe-bbae-7c5794a69f7a","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"In Daniel 10, we see how Daniel goes into a vision where he sees Christ and then encounters Gabriel, who prepares him for a prophetic time-travel journey into the future. Daniel is shown the events described in Daniel 11 and 12. Gabriel tells Daniel that he will show him these events to help him \u201cunderstand what shall befall thy people in the latter days\u201d (Daniel 10:14). Thus, if Daniel 11 and 12 are not understood within the context of Christ and His people, misinterpretation will follow. The events in this prophetic vision illustrate and show Christ\u2019s involvement in human affairs throughout history. Despite the deep trials and tribulations of His people, He will not allow Satan\u2019s attacks by earthly kingdoms to destroy them or their faith and extinguish the light of truth. This is seen in Daniel 11:14, 16, 22, 28, 30, 32, 33; 12:1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 12, where these verses highlight Christ and His people through the ages. Covenant. Relationship. As Daniel 11 is studied, note its theme of broken covenants, showcasing Satan\u2019s failed kingdom.<br><br>Daniel 11:1<br>\u201cAlso I in the first year of Darius the Mede, even I, stood to confirm and to strengthen him.\u201d<br><br>Since Christ, \u201cthe Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men\u201d (Daniel 4:25), Gabriel confirms here that he has been sent a few years earlier to assist King Darius of Medo-Persia when he took over the kingdom of Babylon in fulfillment of Christ\u2019s purpose to punish Babylon and open the way for this new global power of Medo-Persia to set God\u2019s people free and restore and rebuild Jerusalem and God\u2019s temple.<br>In Daniel 11, besides involving God\u2019s people, the actual battles are fought by opposing kingdoms, symbolized by and termed as \u201cthe king of the South\u201d and \u201cthe king of the North\u201d throughout the chapter. These terms are symbolic. Some may say they are not symbolic because they refer to actual wind direction kingdoms. But isn\u2019t a symbol a placeholder for an actual reality? This is precisely what the terms \u201cthe king of the South\u201d and \u201cthe king of the North\u201d are. They serve as descriptive placeholders for different kingdoms through time. While they refer to actual wind directions, they serve as descriptive symbols describing these kingdoms. Similarly to which, \u201cGold\u201d in Daniel 2 and a \u201cLion with Eagle wings\u201d in Daniel 7 describe the kingdom of Babylon. Geographically, these are not always southern or northern kingdoms, but they are south or north in relation to God\u2019s people.<br>The reason why this is important is that in these studies in the book of Daniel, it is found that a main principle of historicism is that symbols are employed in apocalyptic prophecy and should be decoded by Scripture. Things, objects, places, and powers in apocalyptic prophecy should be seen as symbolic unless the context and verse indicate them to be literal. This is why the symbolic terms \u201cthe king of the South\u201d and \u201cthe king of the North\u201d are utilized throughout the chapter.<br>Many make the mistake of interpreting it the opposite way. Instead of seeing Daniel 11 as symbolic unless the context and verse indicate it to be literal, they see it as literal unless the context and verse indicate it to be symbolic. This will result in misinterpretation, especially towards the end of Daniel 11.<br>The question is, why are there all these literal descriptions in Daniel 11 if it is supposed to be apocalyptic prophecy clothed in symbolism? It is clothed in symbolism but filled with literal descriptions since this was a prophetic commentary in answer to Daniel\u2019s prayer to more fully understand the 2300-day prophecy and what will happen to God\u2019s people. The bigger prophetic symbols are found in Daniel 8, and the more literal explanations are found in Daniel 9 and 11, which do not exclude symbolism, as it remains apocalyptic and prophetic in nature. It is more literal since it is a prophetic journey of explanation into the future. Thus, we will mostly see the context and verse indicating us to interpret it literally in Daniel 11. At times, in comparison to the rest of Daniel\u2019s prophecies and in relation to the book of Revelation, we will know when it is symbolic.<br><br>Daniel 11:2<br>\u201cAnd now will I shew thee the truth. Behold, there shall...\u201d","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"start"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"In Daniel 10, we see how Daniel goes into a vision where he sees Christ and then encounters Gabriel, who prepares him for a prophetic time-travel journey into the future. Daniel is shown the events described in Daniel 11 and 12. Gabriel tells Daniel that he will show him these events to help him \u201cunderstand what shall befall thy people in the latter days\u201d (Daniel 10:14). Thus, if Daniel 11 and 12 are not understood within the context of Christ and His people, misinterpretation will follow. The events in this prophetic vision illustrate and show Christ\u2019s involvement in human affairs throughout history. Despite the deep trials and tribulations of His people, He will not allow Satan\u2019s attacks by earthly kingdoms to destroy them or their faith and extinguish the light of truth. This is seen in Daniel 11:14, 16, 22, 28, 30, 32, 33; 12:1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 12, where these verses highlight Christ and His people through the ages. Covenant. Relationship. As Daniel 11 is studied, note its theme of broken covenants, showcasing Satan\u2019s failed kingdom."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:1"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAlso I in the first year of Darius the Mede, even I, stood to confirm and to strengthen him.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Since Christ, \u201cthe Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men\u201d (Daniel 4:25), Gabriel confirms here that he has been sent a few years earlier to assist King Darius of Medo-Persia when he took over the kingdom of Babylon in fulfillment of Christ\u2019s purpose to punish Babylon and open the way for this new global power of Medo-Persia to set God\u2019s people free and restore and rebuild Jerusalem and God\u2019s temple."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"In Daniel 11, besides involving God\u2019s people, the actual battles are fought by opposing kingdoms, symbolized by and termed as \u201cthe king of the South\u201d and \u201cthe king of the North\u201d throughout the chapter. These terms are symbolic. Some may say they are not symbolic because they refer to actual wind direction kingdoms. But isn\u2019t a symbol a placeholder for an actual reality? This is precisely what the terms \u201cthe king of the South\u201d and \u201cthe king of the North\u201d are. They serve as descriptive placeholders for different kingdoms through time. While they refer to actual wind directions, they serve as descriptive symbols describing these kingdoms. Similarly to which, \u201cGold\u201d in Daniel 2 and a \u201cLion with Eagle wings\u201d in Daniel 7 describe the kingdom of Babylon. Geographically, these are not always southern or northern kingdoms, but they are south or north in relation to God\u2019s people."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"The reason why this is important is that in these studies in the book of Daniel, it is found that a main principle of historicism is that symbols are employed in apocalyptic prophecy and should be decoded by Scripture. Things, objects, places, and powers in apocalyptic prophecy should be seen as symbolic unless the context and verse indicate them to be literal. This is why the symbolic terms \u201cthe king of the South\u201d and \u201cthe king of the North\u201d are utilized throughout the chapter."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Many make the mistake of interpreting it the opposite way. Instead of seeing Daniel 11 as symbolic unless the context and verse indicate it to be literal, they see it as literal unless the context and verse indicate it to be symbolic. This will result in misinterpretation, especially towards the end of Daniel 11."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"The question is, why are there all these literal descriptions in Daniel 11 if it is supposed to be apocalyptic prophecy clothed in symbolism? It is clothed in symbolism but filled with literal descriptions since this was a prophetic commentary in answer to Daniel\u2019s prayer to more fully understand the 2300-day prophecy and what will happen to God\u2019s people. The bigger prophetic symbols are found in Daniel 8, and the more literal explanations are found in Daniel 9 and 11, which do not exclude symbolism, as it remains apocalyptic and prophetic in nature. It is more literal since it is a prophetic journey of explanation into the future. Thus, we will mostly see the context and verse indicating us to interpret it literally in Daniel 11. At times, in comparison to the rest of Daniel\u2019s prophecies and in relation to the book of Revelation, we will know when it is symbolic."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:2"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAnd now will I shew thee the truth. Behold, there shall...\u201d"}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]},{"typeId":"question:textarea","uid":"40b1fecf-db40-43b4-97a7-3bec4c831cd5","title":"What is prophecy?","description":"","category":"question","field":{"type":"textarea","uid":"40b1fecf-db40-43b4-97a7-3bec4c831cd5","options":{},"validations":{"required":{"enabled":false,"options":{},"messages":[]},"minLength":{"enabled":false,"options":{"value":0},"messages":[]},"maxLength":{"enabled":false,"options":{"value":0},"messages":[]}}},"title_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"What is prophecy?"}]}],"translations":[]},{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"47d9c71f-34e9-4eac-a6f9-48e6b2a70be0","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"To understand the prophecy of Daniel 11 and 12, the answer is not in guessing or assuming but in studying it. For it is when we search God\u2019s Word (Daniel 12:4; Isaiah 34:16) that we will understand.<br>The different elements of the respective kingdoms and events in the prophecies of Daniel 2, 7, 8, and 9 must be compared with Daniel 11 to determine where each event fits and how Daniel 11 should be structured.<br><br>Since Gabriel is taking Daniel forward in time, there is no looking back. Thus, the kingdom of Babylon, which is at this point in history already past, is not considered within this prophetic vision. Seeing that Daniel is living at this time in the empire of Medo-Persia, the vision starts with this kingdom.<br>As the events of Daniel 11 are compared to the prophecies of Daniel 2, 7, 8, and 9 to determine where each event fits and how Daniel 11 should be understood, recognizable indicators or markers will be searched for in Daniel 11.","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"start"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"To understand the prophecy of Daniel 11 and 12, the answer is not in guessing or assuming but in studying it. For it is when we search God\u2019s Word (Daniel 12:4; Isaiah 34:16) that we will understand."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"The different elements of the respective kingdoms and events in the prophecies of Daniel 2, 7, 8, and 9 must be compared with Daniel 11 to determine where each event fits and how Daniel 11 should be structured."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Since Gabriel is taking Daniel forward in time, there is no looking back. Thus, the kingdom of Babylon, which is at this point in history already past, is not considered within this prophetic vision. Seeing that Daniel is living at this time in the empire of Medo-Persia, the vision starts with this kingdom."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"As the events of Daniel 11 are compared to the prophecies of Daniel 2, 7, 8, and 9 to determine where each event fits and how Daniel 11 should be understood, recognizable indicators or markers will be searched for in Daniel 11."}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]}],"action":"next","next_section_uid":null,"conditions":[],"translations":[],"index":0},{"uid":"58708970-e1d1-48d4-98d1-f1b7c5297d1a","title":"Second section","description":"","blocks":[{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"0df81e1f-8933-4246-a9cd-a6eeb6cc3a92","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"Section 2<br>MEDO-PERSIA","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"center"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Section 2"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"MEDO-PERSIA"}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]},{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"7ad5d650-ce99-491e-992e-9091724af064","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"Daniel 11:2<br>\u201cAnd now will I shew thee the truth. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far richer than they all: and by his strength through his riches he shall stir up all against the realm of Grecia.\u201d","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"start"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:2"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAnd now will I shew thee the truth. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far richer than they all: and by his strength through his riches he shall stir up all against the realm of Grecia.\u201d"}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]},{"typeId":"question:textarea","uid":"fbaacacc-514c-487b-9f5e-1140f24be1a3","title":"1. What is MARKER #1?","description":"","category":"question","field":{"type":"textarea","uid":"fbaacacc-514c-487b-9f5e-1140f24be1a3","options":{},"validations":{"required":{"enabled":false,"options":{},"messages":[]},"minLength":{"enabled":false,"options":{"value":0},"messages":[]},"maxLength":{"enabled":false,"options":{"value":0},"messages":[]}}},"title_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"1. What is MARKER #1?"}]}],"translations":[]},{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"d0c25599-fc7c-4e98-8b1c-a23a6d21becd","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"Medo-Persia would have four kings left after Cyrus, in whose reign this prophetic vision transpired. Greece would become dominant during the reign of the last of these four kings. These kings were:<br>1. King Cambyses \u2013 530-522 BC.<br>2. King Bardiya (Smerdis) \u2013 522 BC.<br>3. King Darius I \u2013 522-486 BC.<br>4. King Xerxes \u2013 486-465 BC.<br>Xerxes was a very powerful, wealthy, and ruthless Persian king who caused Greece many headaches. But after his death, Greece became more dominant until it conquered Persia in 331 BC.","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"start"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Medo-Persia would have four kings left after Cyrus, in whose reign this prophetic vision transpired. Greece would become dominant during the reign of the last of these four kings. These kings were:"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"1. King Cambyses \u2013 530-522 BC."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"2. King Bardiya (Smerdis) \u2013 522 BC."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"3. King Darius I \u2013 522-486 BC."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"4. King Xerxes \u2013 486-465 BC."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Xerxes was a very powerful, wealthy, and ruthless Persian king who caused Greece many headaches. But after his death, Greece became more dominant until it conquered Persia in 331 BC."}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]}],"action":"next","next_section_uid":null,"conditions":[],"translations":[],"index":1},{"uid":"3fa8c9e8-0fb6-4260-91fe-e395cfb113d5","title":"Third section","description":"","blocks":[{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"308f4c00-1d48-4695-b4fb-07c70cf53c19","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"Section 3<br>GREECE & DIVIDED GREECE","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"center"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Section 3"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"GREECE & DIVIDED GREECE"}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]},{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"6acf49b6-edf6-4c53-afbe-4467329f4f44","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"Daniel 11:2-3<br>\u201c...he shall stir up all against the realm of Grecia. And a mighty king shall stand up, that shall rule with great dominion, and do according to his will.\u201d","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"start"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:2-3"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201c...he shall stir up all against the realm of Grecia. And a mighty king shall stand up, that shall rule with great dominion, and do according to his will.\u201d"}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]},{"typeId":"question:textarea","uid":"932c67cc-7e7b-406d-8d49-290e02a65cb9","title":"2. What is MARKER #2?","description":"","category":"question","field":{"type":"textarea","uid":"932c67cc-7e7b-406d-8d49-290e02a65cb9","options":{},"validations":{"required":{"enabled":false,"options":{},"messages":[]},"minLength":{"enabled":false,"options":{"value":0},"messages":[]},"maxLength":{"enabled":false,"options":{"value":0},"messages":[]}}},"title_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"2. What is MARKER #2?"}]}],"translations":[]},{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"c80bd028-10c2-46bb-86a3-638975d56b4f","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"In 480 BC, Xerxes, with more than 5,000,000 soldiers, invaded Greece and plundered, raided, and sacked many villages along the way but ultimately could not defeat the Greeks and had to retreat. When Alexander rose to the throne, his first purpose was to retaliate and destroy this Persian kingdom, which he did at the Battle of Gaugamela when he defeated Darius III in 331 BC.<br><br>Daniel 11:4<br>\u201cAnd when he shall stand up, his kingdom shall be broken, and shall be divided toward the four winds of heaven; and not to his posterity, nor according to his dominion which he ruled: for his kingdom shall be plucked up, even for others beside those.\u201d","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"start"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"In 480 BC, Xerxes, with more than 5,000,000 soldiers, invaded Greece and plundered, raided, and sacked many villages along the way but ultimately could not defeat the Greeks and had to retreat. When Alexander rose to the throne, his first purpose was to retaliate and destroy this Persian kingdom, which he did at the Battle of Gaugamela when he defeated Darius III in 331 BC."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:4"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAnd when he shall stand up, his kingdom shall be broken, and shall be divided toward the four winds of heaven; and not to his posterity, nor according to his dominion which he ruled: for his kingdom shall be plucked up, even for others beside those.\u201d"}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]},{"typeId":"question:textarea","uid":"ed77979f-e584-44d1-85dd-af1ebc33875b","title":"3. What is MARKER #3?","description":"","category":"question","field":{"type":"textarea","uid":"ed77979f-e584-44d1-85dd-af1ebc33875b","options":{},"validations":{"required":{"enabled":false,"options":{},"messages":[]},"minLength":{"enabled":false,"options":{"value":0},"messages":[]},"maxLength":{"enabled":false,"options":{"value":0},"messages":[]}}},"title_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"3. What is MARKER #3?"}]}],"translations":[]},{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"8df5baa4-9812-427c-81b7-2f08aaf387c5","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"When Alexander died, his kingdom was broken and divided among his four generals who succeeded him: Ptolemy ruled in the South over Egypt, Cassander ruled in the West over Macedonia and Greece, Lysimachus ruled in the North over Thrace and portions of Asia Minor, and Seleucus ruled in the East over Syria and Mesopotamia.<br>Daniel 11:5-15 has no Danielic markers and can only be compared to history. When this is done, the different kings at war in the broken Greek Empire are observed.<br><br>Daniel 11:5<br>\u201cAnd the king of the south (Ptolemy I) shall be strong, and one of his princes (Seleucus I); and he shall be strong above him, and have dominion; his dominion shall be a great dominion.\u201d<br><br>The king of the South here is Ptolemy I Soter, who ruled from 323-280 BC. He was the king of Egypt and the surrounding areas and was very strong militarily.<br>The prince who became stronger than Ptolemy I was Seleucus I Nicator. He was Alexander\u2019s general who originally took over the eastern part of the empire but had to flee to Egypt for his life. Ptolemy helped him regain power. Seleucus regained the east, took over the northern kingdom from Lysimachus in battle, and eventually took over the western kingdom of Cassander, thus forming the Seleucid Empire in the north.<br><br>Daniel 11:6<br>\u201cAnd in the end of years they (Antiochus II & Ptolemy II) shall join themselves together; for the king\u2019s daughter of the south shall come to the king of the north to make an agreement: but she shall not retain the power of the arm; neither shall he stand, nor his arm: but she shall be given up, and they that brought her, and he that begat her, and he that strengthened her in these times.\u201d<br><br>Antiochus II, the king of the North, divorced his wife Laodice and married Berenice, the daughter of Ptolemy II, the king of the South. When Berenice\u2019s father, Ptolemy II, died, Antiochus II remarried Laodice. Laodice took revenge, poisoned Antiochus II, and had Berenice and their baby son killed.<br><br>Daniel 11:7<br>\u201cBut out of a branch of her roots (Ptolemy III, Berenice\u2019s brother) shall one stand up in his estate, which shall come with an army, and shall enter into the fortress of the king of the north (the Seleucid kingdom of Antiochus II), and shall deal against them, and shall prevail.\u201d<br><br>Berenice\u2019s brother, Ptolemy III, wanted to avenge her death and invaded the north, taking over some of the ports.<br><br>Daniel 11:8<br>\u201cAnd shall also carry captives into Egypt their gods, with their princes, and with their precious vessels of silver and of gold; and he (Ptolemy III) shall continue more years than the king of the north.\u201d<br><br>During his northern invasion, Ptolemy III seized thousands of silver and gold statues. He was so pleased with his success that when he returned to Egypt, he did not launch any further incursions.<br><br>Daniel 11:9<br>\u201cAlso the king of the north (Seleucus II) shall come to the kingdom of the king of the south, but shall return to his own land\u201d (NKJV).<br><br>Seleucus II tried to avenge himself on the South for their invasions, but his army was defeated, and he had to return.<br><br>Daniel 11:10<br>\u201cBut his sons (Seleucus\u2019s II sons) shall be stirred up, and shall assemble a multitude of great forces: and one shall certainly come, and overflow, and pass through: then shall he return, and be stirred up, even to his fortress.\u201d<br><br>Seleucus II\u2019s failure in Egypt needed to be avenged in the minds of his sons. They planned to invade Egypt, but one son, Seleucus III, was assassinated. Antiochus III did manage to invade Egypt.<br><br>Daniel 11:11-12<br>\u201cAnd the king of the south (Ptolemy IV) shall be moved with choler, and shall come forth and fight with him, even with the king of the north (Antiochus III): and he shall set forth a great multitude; but the multitude shall be given into his hand (Ptolemy IV). And when he hath taken away the multitude, his heart shall be lifted up; and he shall cast down many ten thousands: but he shall not be strengthened by it.\u201d<br><br>On the 22nd of June in 217 BC, the forces of Ptolemy IV, pharaoh of Egypt, clashed with the army of Antiochus III the Great from the Seleucid Empire at Raphia, fighting for dominance over Syria. It marked the only recorded instance where war elephants faced each other on the battlefield, with more than 70,000 soldiers on both sides. Ptolemy IV prevailed, but Antiochus III wanted to fight again.<br><br>Daniel 11:13<br>\u201cFor the king of the north (Antiochus III) shall return, and shall set forth a multitude greater than the former, and shall certainly come after certain years with a great army and with much riches.\u201d<br><br>Antiochus III was more successful in the next war, seeing that the king of the South was now a boy of 6 years\u2014Ptolemy V.<br><br>Daniel 11:14<br>\u201cAnd in those times there shall many stand up (northern alliance) against the king of the south (Ptolemy V): also the robbers of thy people (fighting Jews) shall exalt themselves to establish the vision; but they shall fall.\u201d<br><br>Antiochus III and Philip V of Macedonia formed an alliance to fight against the young king Ptolemy V of Egypt. They even had some Egyptians who were dissatisfied with Ptolemaic rule in their country supporting their cause.<br>The advisors to Egypt\u2019s young king sought Rome\u2019s aid, and Rome, rising in power, responded by sending embassies. Rome defeated Philip V in 196 BC and Antiochus III at the Battle of Magnesia in 191 BC, weakening the Syrian dynasty and slowly rising as a global power. Antiochus was succeeded by his son, Seleucus IV Philopator, in 187 BC. After Seleucus\u2019s murder, his brother Antiochus IV Epiphanes, held hostage in Rome since Magnesia, took the throne of Greco-Syria. He decided to conquer Egypt, believing this would expand his kingdom and counter Roman advances.<br>To stabilize his realm, he intensified Hellenization, turning it into a tool of cultural domination, particularly targeting the Jews. Antiochus marched into Jerusalem and replaced the High Priest Onias III with his brother Jason, who supported Greek customs and helped fund Antiochus\u2019s Egyptian campaign by using the Temple treasury.<br>This enraged the Jewish populace, especially when Menelaus, a non-Aaronite Tobiad, bought the high priesthood and his brother Lysimachus looted the Temple. While Antiochus invaded Egypt and was poised to claim it as part of his territory, Rome warned him to abandon his expansionist plans, which redirected his aggression towards the Jews. There was a lot of political upheaval, rebellion from the Jews, and internal conflict among the rulers. All of this led Antiochus to outlaw Judaism, desecrate the Temple by erecting a statue of Zeus, and sacrifice a pig on the temple altar.<br>The text says, \u201crobbers of thy people.\u201d In Hebrew, it says, \u201cyour violent people.\u201d Many Jews became aggressively involved, standing up to make war to end the desecration of their religion. The Maccabean Revolt followed as a national uprising and resistance to foreign political and religious oppression. In 164 BC, Judas Maccabaeus and his Jewish followers took back their land, destroyed the altar of Zeus, and cleansed the Temple. They believed themselves to \u201cestablish the vision\u201d of Daniel 8:14 according to Daniel 11:14, but \u201cthey shall fall\u201d the prophecy said. They thought Daniel 8:14 was speaking of earthly Jerusalem they needed to cleanse from Antiochus\u2019s desecration. But it was God\u2019s sanctuary in heaven still in the far future, to be cleansed by Christ. They thought they could do what only Christ can do. As their fame grew, so did their pride, believing they were restoring the kingdom of David and would crush the worldly kingdoms around them. They failed, and eventually, all the leaders of this revolt died. Sadly, Preterists erroneously interpret that they did fulfill Daniel 8:14 by cleansing the temple and that Antiochus IV Epiphanes was the Antichrist.<br>What is important through these historical events is to see Rome slowly rise to global dominance during this time.<br><br>Daniel 11:15<br>\u201cSo the king of the north (Antiochus IV Epiphanes) shall come, and cast up a mount, and take the most fenced cities: and the arms of the south (Ptolemy V) shall not withstand, neither his chosen people (troops), neither shall there be any strength to withstand.\u201d<br><br>Antiochus IV Epiphanes invaded Egypt again in 168 BC, took many of its cities, and demanded that Cyprus and Pelusium surrender to him. He occupied Lower Egypt, after which he besieged Alexandria.","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"start"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"When Alexander died, his kingdom was broken and divided among his four generals who succeeded him: Ptolemy ruled in the South over Egypt, Cassander ruled in the West over Macedonia and Greece, Lysimachus ruled in the North over Thrace and portions of Asia Minor, and Seleucus ruled in the East over Syria and Mesopotamia."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:5-15 has no Danielic markers and can only be compared to history. When this is done, the different kings at war in the broken Greek Empire are observed."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:5"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAnd the king of the south (Ptolemy I) shall be strong, and one of his princes (Seleucus I); and he shall be strong above him, and have dominion; his dominion shall be a great dominion.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"The king of the South here is Ptolemy I Soter, who ruled from 323-280 BC. He was the king of Egypt and the surrounding areas and was very strong militarily."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"The prince who became stronger than Ptolemy I was Seleucus I Nicator. He was Alexander\u2019s general who originally took over the eastern part of the empire but had to flee to Egypt for his life. Ptolemy helped him regain power. Seleucus regained the east, took over the northern kingdom from Lysimachus in battle, and eventually took over the western kingdom of Cassander, thus forming the Seleucid Empire in the north."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:6"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAnd in the end of years they (Antiochus II & Ptolemy II) shall join themselves together; for the king\u2019s daughter of the south shall come to the king of the north to make an agreement: but she shall not retain the power of the arm; neither shall he stand, nor his arm: but she shall be given up, and they that brought her, and he that begat her, and he that strengthened her in these times.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Antiochus II, the king of the North, divorced his wife Laodice and married Berenice, the daughter of Ptolemy II, the king of the South. When Berenice\u2019s father, Ptolemy II, died, Antiochus II remarried Laodice. Laodice took revenge, poisoned Antiochus II, and had Berenice and their baby son killed."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:7"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cBut out of a branch of her roots (Ptolemy III, Berenice\u2019s brother) shall one stand up in his estate, which shall come with an army, and shall enter into the fortress of the king of the north (the Seleucid kingdom of Antiochus II), and shall deal against them, and shall prevail.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Berenice\u2019s brother, Ptolemy III, wanted to avenge her death and invaded the north, taking over some of the ports."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:8"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAnd shall also carry captives into Egypt their gods, with their princes, and with their precious vessels of silver and of gold; and he (Ptolemy III) shall continue more years than the king of the north.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"During his northern invasion, Ptolemy III seized thousands of silver and gold statues. He was so pleased with his success that when he returned to Egypt, he did not launch any further incursions."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:9"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAlso the king of the north (Seleucus II) shall come to the kingdom of the king of the south, but shall return to his own land\u201d (NKJV)."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Seleucus II tried to avenge himself on the South for their invasions, but his army was defeated, and he had to return."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:10"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cBut his sons (Seleucus\u2019s II sons) shall be stirred up, and shall assemble a multitude of great forces: and one shall certainly come, and overflow, and pass through: then shall he return, and be stirred up, even to his fortress.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Seleucus II\u2019s failure in Egypt needed to be avenged in the minds of his sons. They planned to invade Egypt, but one son, Seleucus III, was assassinated. Antiochus III did manage to invade Egypt."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:11-12"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAnd the king of the south (Ptolemy IV) shall be moved with choler, and shall come forth and fight with him, even with the king of the north (Antiochus III): and he shall set forth a great multitude; but the multitude shall be given into his hand (Ptolemy IV). And when he hath taken away the multitude, his heart shall be lifted up; and he shall cast down many ten thousands: but he shall not be strengthened by it.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"On the 22nd of June in 217 BC, the forces of Ptolemy IV, pharaoh of Egypt, clashed with the army of Antiochus III the Great from the Seleucid Empire at Raphia, fighting for dominance over Syria. It marked the only recorded instance where war elephants faced each other on the battlefield, with more than 70,000 soldiers on both sides. Ptolemy IV prevailed, but Antiochus III wanted to fight again."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:13"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cFor the king of the north (Antiochus III) shall return, and shall set forth a multitude greater than the former, and shall certainly come after certain years with a great army and with much riches.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Antiochus III was more successful in the next war, seeing that the king of the South was now a boy of 6 years\u2014Ptolemy V."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:14"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAnd in those times there shall many stand up (northern alliance) against the king of the south (Ptolemy V): also the robbers of thy people (fighting Jews) shall exalt themselves to establish the vision; but they shall fall.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Antiochus III and Philip V of Macedonia formed an alliance to fight against the young king Ptolemy V of Egypt. They even had some Egyptians who were dissatisfied with Ptolemaic rule in their country supporting their cause."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"The advisors to Egypt\u2019s young king sought Rome\u2019s aid, and Rome, rising in power, responded by sending embassies. Rome defeated Philip V in 196 BC and Antiochus III at the Battle of Magnesia in 191 BC, weakening the Syrian dynasty and slowly rising as a global power. Antiochus was succeeded by his son, Seleucus IV Philopator, in 187 BC. After Seleucus\u2019s murder, his brother Antiochus IV Epiphanes, held hostage in Rome since Magnesia, took the throne of Greco-Syria. He decided to conquer Egypt, believing this would expand his kingdom and counter Roman advances."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"To stabilize his realm, he intensified Hellenization, turning it into a tool of cultural domination, particularly targeting the Jews. Antiochus marched into Jerusalem and replaced the High Priest Onias III with his brother Jason, who supported Greek customs and helped fund Antiochus\u2019s Egyptian campaign by using the Temple treasury."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"This enraged the Jewish populace, especially when Menelaus, a non-Aaronite Tobiad, bought the high priesthood and his brother Lysimachus looted the Temple. While Antiochus invaded Egypt and was poised to claim it as part of his territory, Rome warned him to abandon his expansionist plans, which redirected his aggression towards the Jews. There was a lot of political upheaval, rebellion from the Jews, and internal conflict among the rulers. All of this led Antiochus to outlaw Judaism, desecrate the Temple by erecting a statue of Zeus, and sacrifice a pig on the temple altar."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"The text says, \u201crobbers of thy people.\u201d In Hebrew, it says, \u201cyour violent people.\u201d Many Jews became aggressively involved, standing up to make war to end the desecration of their religion. The Maccabean Revolt followed as a national uprising and resistance to foreign political and religious oppression. In 164 BC, Judas Maccabaeus and his Jewish followers took back their land, destroyed the altar of Zeus, and cleansed the Temple. They believed themselves to \u201cestablish the vision\u201d of Daniel 8:14 according to Daniel 11:14, but \u201cthey shall fall\u201d the prophecy said. They thought Daniel 8:14 was speaking of earthly Jerusalem they needed to cleanse from Antiochus\u2019s desecration. But it was God\u2019s sanctuary in heaven still in the far future, to be cleansed by Christ. They thought they could do what only Christ can do. As their fame grew, so did their pride, believing they were restoring the kingdom of David and would crush the worldly kingdoms around them. They failed, and eventually, all the leaders of this revolt died. Sadly, Preterists erroneously interpret that they did fulfill Daniel 8:14 by cleansing the temple and that Antiochus IV Epiphanes was the Antichrist."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"What is important through these historical events is to see Rome slowly rise to global dominance during this time."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:15"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cSo the king of the north (Antiochus IV Epiphanes) shall come, and cast up a mount, and take the most fenced cities: and the arms of the south (Ptolemy V) shall not withstand, neither his chosen people (troops), neither shall there be any strength to withstand.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Antiochus IV Epiphanes invaded Egypt again in 168 BC, took many of its cities, and demanded that Cyprus and Pelusium surrender to him. He occupied Lower Egypt, after which he besieged Alexandria."}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]}],"action":"next","next_section_uid":null,"conditions":[],"translations":[],"index":2},{"uid":"c256f598-b1e5-4929-a597-55ea5e0e40d4","title":"Fourth section","description":"","blocks":[{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"f98eab62-7d85-40cc-aaf3-6b4fd215ea52","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"Section 4<br>ROME","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"center"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Section 4"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"ROME"}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]},{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"6e5031b3-7425-47ad-bb79-06eefc3fb82b","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"Daniel 11:16<br>\u201cBut he that cometh (Rome - new king of the north) against him (previous king of the north) shall do according to his own will, and none shall stand before him: and he shall stand in the glorious land, which by his hand shall be consumed.\u201d","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"start"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:16"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cBut he that cometh (Rome - new king of the north) against him (previous king of the north) shall do according to his own will, and none shall stand before him: and he shall stand in the glorious land, which by his hand shall be consumed.\u201d"}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]},{"typeId":"question:textarea","uid":"b4de2016-d0e2-4fd5-922b-eeb899303efa","title":"4. What is MARKER #4?","description":"","category":"question","field":{"type":"textarea","uid":"b4de2016-d0e2-4fd5-922b-eeb899303efa","options":{},"validations":[]},"title_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"4. What is MARKER #4?"}]}],"translations":[]},{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"0160dc53-f8da-419f-a35b-2f5722f14f2b","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"The text says this power \u201cnone shall stand before him.\u201d This is the iron power of Rome before who none could stand, for \u201cit devoured and brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with the feet of it\u201d (Daniel 7:7).<br>Rome defeated the Greco-Macedonian power in 168 BC at the Battle of Pydna, establishing its global reign. A few days later, Rome sent an ambassador to demand Antiochus IV Epiphanes to surrender Egypt, and he did. Rome continued to conquer and eventually conquered Syria, making it a Roman province.<br>The text also continues, \u201che shall stand in the glorious land.\u201d Rome eventually marched on Palestine and invaded the Holy Land, where General Pompey succeeded in obtaining jurisdiction over Judea in 63 BC.<br><br>Daniel 11:17<br>\u201cHe will resolve to come with the force of his whole kingdom (Rome\u2019s Julius Caesar) and will reach an agreement with him (Egypt). He will give him (Ptolemy XIV) a daughter in marriage to destroy it, but she (Cleopatra) will not stand with him or support him\u201d (HCSB).<br><br>Ptolemy XI, the ruler of Egypt, entrusted his children, Cleopatra and Ptolemy XIII, to the guardianship of Rome upon his death. Both siblings initially co-ruled Egypt, but each desired sole control. Consequently, Ptolemy XIII exiled Cleopatra from Alexandria. During this time, Julius Caesar was coincidentally in Alexandria after a battle, and Cleopatra sought his assistance, becoming his mistress.<br>With Caesar\u2019s support, Cleopatra regained power following the defeat and death of her brother-husband, Ptolemy XIII, in 47 BC. Caesar then gave Cleopatra as a wife to her younger brother, Ptolemy XIV, so they could co-rule Egypt. After securing their joint reign, Caesar brought Cleopatra to Rome, and she bore him a son named Caesarion. But the prophecy says she would not stand with or support Julius Caesar. Her heart was never with Caesar, for she wanted total control of Egypt, and so when Mark Antony came along, she became his mistress.<br><br>Daniel 11:18-19<br>\u201cAfter this shall he turn his face (Rome\u2019s Julius Caesar) unto the isles, and shall take many: but a prince for his own behalf shall cause the reproach offered by him to cease; without his own reproach he shall cause it to turn upon him. Then he shall turn his face toward the fort of his own land: but he shall stumble and fall, and not be found.\u201d<br><br>Julius Caesar was successful in expanding Rome\u2019s power to the coastal regions and islands. Julius Caesar was later murdered by many of his senators on his return to Rome in 44 BC. He was stabbed 23 times.<br><br>Daniel 11:20<br>\u201cThen shall stand up in his (Caesar Augustus) estate a raiser of taxes in the glory of the kingdom: but within few days he shall be destroyed, neither in anger, nor in battle.\u201d<br><br>Caesar Augustus imposed new global taxes, and therefore a census was called to count everyone, including Joseph and his family.<br><br>Daniel 11:21<br>\u201cAnd in his estate shall stand up a vile person (Tiberius Ceasar), to whom they shall not give the honour of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries.\u201d<br><br>Tiberius Caesar was not a naturally gifted emperor and caused so much trouble that he began to see enemies everywhere and had many people near and far from the throne murdered, as can be seen in Daniel 11:22.","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"start"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"The text says this power \u201cnone shall stand before him.\u201d This is the iron power of Rome before who none could stand, for \u201cit devoured and brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with the feet of it\u201d (Daniel 7:7)."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Rome defeated the Greco-Macedonian power in 168 BC at the Battle of Pydna, establishing its global reign. A few days later, Rome sent an ambassador to demand Antiochus IV Epiphanes to surrender Egypt, and he did. Rome continued to conquer and eventually conquered Syria, making it a Roman province."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"The text also continues, \u201che shall stand in the glorious land.\u201d Rome eventually marched on Palestine and invaded the Holy Land, where General Pompey succeeded in obtaining jurisdiction over Judea in 63 BC."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:17"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cHe will resolve to come with the force of his whole kingdom (Rome\u2019s Julius Caesar) and will reach an agreement with him (Egypt). He will give him (Ptolemy XIV) a daughter in marriage to destroy it, but she (Cleopatra) will not stand with him or support him\u201d (HCSB)."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Ptolemy XI, the ruler of Egypt, entrusted his children, Cleopatra and Ptolemy XIII, to the guardianship of Rome upon his death. Both siblings initially co-ruled Egypt, but each desired sole control. Consequently, Ptolemy XIII exiled Cleopatra from Alexandria. During this time, Julius Caesar was coincidentally in Alexandria after a battle, and Cleopatra sought his assistance, becoming his mistress."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"With Caesar\u2019s support, Cleopatra regained power following the defeat and death of her brother-husband, Ptolemy XIII, in 47 BC. Caesar then gave Cleopatra as a wife to her younger brother, Ptolemy XIV, so they could co-rule Egypt. After securing their joint reign, Caesar brought Cleopatra to Rome, and she bore him a son named Caesarion. But the prophecy says she would not stand with or support Julius Caesar. Her heart was never with Caesar, for she wanted total control of Egypt, and so when Mark Antony came along, she became his mistress."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:18-19"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAfter this shall he turn his face (Rome\u2019s Julius Caesar) unto the isles, and shall take many: but a prince for his own behalf shall cause the reproach offered by him to cease; without his own reproach he shall cause it to turn upon him. Then he shall turn his face toward the fort of his own land: but he shall stumble and fall, and not be found.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Julius Caesar was successful in expanding Rome\u2019s power to the coastal regions and islands. Julius Caesar was later murdered by many of his senators on his return to Rome in 44 BC. He was stabbed 23 times."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:20"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cThen shall stand up in his (Caesar Augustus) estate a raiser of taxes in the glory of the kingdom: but within few days he shall be destroyed, neither in anger, nor in battle.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Caesar Augustus imposed new global taxes, and therefore a census was called to count everyone, including Joseph and his family."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:21"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAnd in his estate shall stand up a vile person (Tiberius Ceasar), to whom they shall not give the honour of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Tiberius Caesar was not a naturally gifted emperor and caused so much trouble that he began to see enemies everywhere and had many people near and far from the throne murdered, as can be seen in Daniel 11:22."}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]}],"action":"next","next_section_uid":null,"conditions":[],"translations":[],"index":3},{"uid":"cdaa614b-ff4e-476d-a08b-64569688bf70","title":"Fifth section","description":"","blocks":[{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"7ec00085-1b64-4ec2-9e2a-0eeabb9a4a61","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"Section 5<br>MESSIAH","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"center"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Section 5"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"MESSIAH"}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]},{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"cbae95a3-4f16-4db2-9fcf-37c4db7bd5e3","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"Daniel 11:22<br>\u201cAnd with the arms of a flood shall they be overflown from before him, and shall be broken; yea, also the Prince of the Covenant.\u201d","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"start"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:22"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAnd with the arms of a flood shall they be overflown from before him, and shall be broken; yea, also the Prince of the Covenant.\u201d"}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]},{"typeId":"question:textarea","uid":"b7a9d98f-7de2-4cc5-ac51-c5fdf595588a","title":"5. What is MARKER #5?","description":"","category":"question","field":{"type":"textarea","uid":"b7a9d98f-7de2-4cc5-ac51-c5fdf595588a","options":{},"validations":{"required":{"enabled":false,"options":{},"messages":[]},"minLength":{"enabled":false,"options":{"value":0},"messages":[]},"maxLength":{"enabled":false,"options":{"value":0},"messages":[]}}},"title_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"5. What is MARKER #5?"}]}],"translations":[]},{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"19e74e59-ca6a-411c-8e3a-eee62d9d5b6e","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"Tiberius Caesar not only betrayed his friends and suspected adversaries, but under his reign, Jesus Christ, the Prince of the Covenant (Daniel 9), was crucified by Pontius Pilate. Satan, through Rome, orchestrated the murder of Christ. Yet, they could not have crucified Him without His consent. Christ declared, \u2018Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself...\u2019 (John 10:17\u201318). As Jesus\u2019 body was broken, His blood shed, and His life given in your stead, the New Covenant was ratified (Hebrews 8:8-12; 13:20-21), and Satan\u2019s kingdom broken.","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"start"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Tiberius Caesar not only betrayed his friends and suspected adversaries, but under his reign, Jesus Christ, the Prince of the Covenant (Daniel 9), was crucified by Pontius Pilate. Satan, through Rome, orchestrated the murder of Christ. Yet, they could not have crucified Him without His consent. Christ declared, \u2018Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself...\u2019 (John 10:17\u201318). As Jesus\u2019 body was broken, His blood shed, and His life given in your stead, the New Covenant was ratified (Hebrews 8:8-12; 13:20-21), and Satan\u2019s kingdom broken."}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]}],"action":"next","next_section_uid":null,"conditions":[],"translations":[],"index":4},{"uid":"3f2a1b91-abea-49dc-9242-06b56f131522","title":"Sixth section","description":"","blocks":[{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"516bac08-4a10-4d9a-b395-ae24c5151515","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"Section 6<br>PAPAL ROME","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"center"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Section 6"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"PAPAL ROME"}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]},{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"2a7c29dc-60a6-4dd3-85b0-6a439e3dfe63","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"Daniel 11:23<br>\u201cAnd after the league made with him (Pagan Rome and Christianity makes a covenant) he shall work deceitfully: for he shall come up, and shall become strong with a small people.\u201d","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"start"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:23"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAnd after the league made with him (Pagan Rome and Christianity makes a covenant) he shall work deceitfully: for he shall come up, and shall become strong with a small people.\u201d"}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]},{"typeId":"question:textarea","uid":"240d474d-cfaf-4ab3-804b-eb3187986128","title":"6. What is MARKER #6?","description":"","category":"question","field":{"type":"textarea","uid":"240d474d-cfaf-4ab3-804b-eb3187986128","options":{},"validations":{"required":{"enabled":false,"options":{},"messages":[]},"minLength":{"enabled":false,"options":{"value":0},"messages":[]},"maxLength":{"enabled":false,"options":{"value":0},"messages":[]}}},"title_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"6. What is MARKER #6?"}]}],"translations":[]},{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"c014f319-01ff-4b75-9e1c-70224294b747","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"Pagan Rome gave way to Papal Rome as Christianity continued compromising more and more with paganism until Constantine officially made it the state religion. From here on, the king of the North in this prophecy symbolizes Papal Rome.<br><br>Daniel 11:24<br>\u201cHe (Papal Rome) shall enter peaceably even upon the fattest places of the province; and he shall do that which his fathers have not done, nor his fathers\u2019 fathers; he shall scatter among them the prey, and spoil, and riches: yea, and he shall forecast his devices against the strong holds, even for a time.\u201d<br><br>Referring to Papal Rome, Daniel 8:25 states, \u201cAnd through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many\u2026\u201d (Daniel 8:25). Christian Rome would use the banner of faith and peace to gain power over all the kingdoms and riches of Europe. It would spread its influence and authority throughout Europe by promoting Christianity as a unifying force for peace and stability. Through peace treaties, authority was gained over kingdoms, and those who refused were destroyed or conquered.<br><br>Daniel 11:25<br>\u201cAnd he (king of the north: Papal Rome) shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the south (religious enemy of Papal Rome: Islam) with a great army; and the king of the south shall be stirred up to battle with a very great and mighty army; but he shall not stand: for they shall forecast devices against him.\u201d<br><br>Through the Crusades, there was fierce war between the Papacy and Islam. Also, afterward, as Revelation 9 illustrates, Islam became a thorn in the side of the Papacy. Islam, as a religious power, is here referred to as the spiritual king of the South.<br><br>Daniel 11:26-27<br>\u201cYea, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy him, and his army shall overflow: and many shall fall down slain. And both these kings\u2019 hearts (king of the north and the south) shall be to do mischief, and they shall speak lies at one table; but it shall not prosper: for yet the end shall be at the time appointed.\u201d<br><br>Covenants were made and broken by both Papal Rome and Islam to stop all the war and bloodshed, but to no avail.<br><br>Daniel 11:28<br>\u201cThen shall he (Papal Rome) return into his land with great riches; and his heart shall be against the holy covenant; and he shall do exploits, and return to his own land.\u201d<br><br>Through the Crusades, there was great plunder of wealth and valuable treasures. This contributed to the corruption and pride of Papal Rome, leading them to become even more distant from God\u2019s truth and hostile towards those who believed in it.<br><br>Daniel 11:29-30<br>\u201cAt the time appointed he (Papal Rome) shall return, and come toward the south; but it shall not be as the former, or as the latter. For the ships of Chittim (Islam) shall come against him: therefore he shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy covenant.\u201d<br><br>After the Crusades, Islam counterattacked and conquered the Eastern Roman Empire with the fall of Constantinople in 1453. This greatly shook Rome. From 1545-1563, the Pope convened the Council of Trent against the Reformation.<br>At this juncture of the study, it is important to note that there are two focus areas of Papal Rome in this prophecy. Daniel 11:23-30 reflects the political and military actions of Papal Rome. Daniel 11:31-39 reflects the spiritual government and power of Papal Rome. Please note that there will thus be historical overlap in these sections of Papal Rule, just like in Daniel 7 and 8.<br><br>Daniel 11:31<br>\u201cAnd arms shall stand on his (Papal Rome) part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate.\u201d<br>Refer to Study Guide 8, pp. 14-15, to see the commentary on Daniel 8:11-12, which explains the same attacks on Christ and His ministry by Papal Rome.<br><br>Daniel 11:32-33<br>\u201cAnd such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he (Papal Rome) corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits (take action). And they that understand among the people shall instruct many: yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days.\u201d<br><br>Christ has always had His people who held fast to their faith and knowledge of Christ in defiance of Papal Rome\u2019s false doctrine. This angered the Papacy so much that millions were martyred and killed.<br><br>Daniel 11:34-35<br>\u201cNow when they shall fall, they shall be holpen with a little help: but many shall cleave to them with flatteries. And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: because it is yet for a time appointed.\u201d<br><br>The Dark Ages were not easy for Christians. Everyone was tested. Some could not endure it, but those who did were purified by it. These ages of persecution would come to an end at the time of the end when the Papacy received its deadly wound.<br><br>Daniel 11:36-37<br>\u201cAnd the king (Pope) shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done. Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers, nor the desire of women, nor regard any god: for he shall magnify himself above all.\u201d<br><br>This correlates with 2 Thessalonians 2:3\u20134, where Paul warns that the Antichrist will set himself in Christ\u2019s place: \u201cLet no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.\u201d<br><br>Daniel 11:38-39<br>\u201cBut in his estate shall he honour the God of forces: and a god whom his fathers knew not shall he honour with gold, and silver, and with precious stones, and pleasant things. Thus shall he do in the most strong holds with a strange god, whom he shall acknowledge and increase with glory: and he shall cause them to rule over many, and shall divide the land for gain.\u201d<br><br>This description of Papal Rome matches with that of Revelation 17:3-5: \u201cSo he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.\u201d","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"start"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Pagan Rome gave way to Papal Rome as Christianity continued compromising more and more with paganism until Constantine officially made it the state religion. From here on, the king of the North in this prophecy symbolizes Papal Rome."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:24"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cHe (Papal Rome) shall enter peaceably even upon the fattest places of the province; and he shall do that which his fathers have not done, nor his fathers\u2019 fathers; he shall scatter among them the prey, and spoil, and riches: yea, and he shall forecast his devices against the strong holds, even for a time.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Referring to Papal Rome, Daniel 8:25 states, \u201cAnd through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many\u2026\u201d (Daniel 8:25). Christian Rome would use the banner of faith and peace to gain power over all the kingdoms and riches of Europe. It would spread its influence and authority throughout Europe by promoting Christianity as a unifying force for peace and stability. Through peace treaties, authority was gained over kingdoms, and those who refused were destroyed or conquered."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:25"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAnd he (king of the north: Papal Rome) shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the south (religious enemy of Papal Rome: Islam) with a great army; and the king of the south shall be stirred up to battle with a very great and mighty army; but he shall not stand: for they shall forecast devices against him.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Through the Crusades, there was fierce war between the Papacy and Islam. Also, afterward, as Revelation 9 illustrates, Islam became a thorn in the side of the Papacy. Islam, as a religious power, is here referred to as the spiritual king of the South."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:26-27"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cYea, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy him, and his army shall overflow: and many shall fall down slain. And both these kings\u2019 hearts (king of the north and the south) shall be to do mischief, and they shall speak lies at one table; but it shall not prosper: for yet the end shall be at the time appointed.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Covenants were made and broken by both Papal Rome and Islam to stop all the war and bloodshed, but to no avail."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:28"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cThen shall he (Papal Rome) return into his land with great riches; and his heart shall be against the holy covenant; and he shall do exploits, and return to his own land.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Through the Crusades, there was great plunder of wealth and valuable treasures. This contributed to the corruption and pride of Papal Rome, leading them to become even more distant from God\u2019s truth and hostile towards those who believed in it."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:29-30"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAt the time appointed he (Papal Rome) shall return, and come toward the south; but it shall not be as the former, or as the latter. For the ships of Chittim (Islam) shall come against him: therefore he shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy covenant.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"After the Crusades, Islam counterattacked and conquered the Eastern Roman Empire with the fall of Constantinople in 1453. This greatly shook Rome. From 1545-1563, the Pope convened the Council of Trent against the Reformation."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"At this juncture of the study, it is important to note that there are two focus areas of Papal Rome in this prophecy. Daniel 11:23-30 reflects the political and military actions of Papal Rome. Daniel 11:31-39 reflects the spiritual government and power of Papal Rome. Please note that there will thus be historical overlap in these sections of Papal Rule, just like in Daniel 7 and 8."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:31"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAnd arms shall stand on his (Papal Rome) part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Refer to Study Guide 8, pp. 14-15, to see the commentary on Daniel 8:11-12, which explains the same attacks on Christ and His ministry by Papal Rome."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:32-33"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAnd such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he (Papal Rome) corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits (take action). And they that understand among the people shall instruct many: yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Christ has always had His people who held fast to their faith and knowledge of Christ in defiance of Papal Rome\u2019s false doctrine. This angered the Papacy so much that millions were martyred and killed."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:34-35"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cNow when they shall fall, they shall be holpen with a little help: but many shall cleave to them with flatteries. And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: because it is yet for a time appointed.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"The Dark Ages were not easy for Christians. Everyone was tested. Some could not endure it, but those who did were purified by it. These ages of persecution would come to an end at the time of the end when the Papacy received its deadly wound."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:36-37"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAnd the king (Pope) shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done. Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers, nor the desire of women, nor regard any god: for he shall magnify himself above all.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"This correlates with 2 Thessalonians 2:3\u20134, where Paul warns that the Antichrist will set himself in Christ\u2019s place: \u201cLet no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:38-39"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cBut in his estate shall he honour the God of forces: and a god whom his fathers knew not shall he honour with gold, and silver, and with precious stones, and pleasant things. Thus shall he do in the most strong holds with a strange god, whom he shall acknowledge and increase with glory: and he shall cause them to rule over many, and shall divide the land for gain.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"This description of Papal Rome matches with that of Revelation 17:3-5: \u201cSo he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.\u201d"}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]}],"action":"next","next_section_uid":null,"conditions":[],"translations":[],"index":5},{"uid":"6146e4a8-0281-43f4-a5b7-edf4a70a6d29","title":"Seventh section","description":"","blocks":[{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"e41844d6-b0a5-4430-bd10-f9dfd8cc0a74","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"Section 7<br>THE TIME OF THE END","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"center"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Section 7"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"THE TIME OF THE END"}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]},{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"91958bee-f396-408d-a1bd-8943d021273d","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"Here, in the last six verses of Daniel 11, we find that symbolic language is largely employed. If you disagree, please reread pages 1-2. These apocalyptic prophecies of Daniel build upon one another, forming a bigger picture. This picture is further enlarged and expanded in Revelation, together forming a complete prophetic picture of the future. This last prophetic vision will not introduce new global powers that are not seen in Revelation. The powers in these last six verses cannot refer to literal powers in the Middle East. Futurism has most of the Evangelical world\u2019s eyes fixed on the Middle East for the fulfillment of prophecy. Utilizing historicism, we have seen that prophecy\u2019s focus is Christ. We have seen in each study that it is about Jesus Christ! Our focus should be on Him, not on some Middle East activity or place like Jerusalem, Turkey, Egypt, etc. And since the \u201cTime of the End\u201d focus is Christ, it stands to reason that we should be aware of what the Antichrist is up to. Besides Christ, who is the final roleplayer in end events, the Antichrist will be the next major roleplayer.<br><br>Daniel 11:40<br>\u201cAnd at the time of the end shall the king of the south push at him: and the king of the north shall come against him like a whirlwind...\u201d","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"start"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Here, in the last six verses of Daniel 11, we find that symbolic language is largely employed. If you disagree, please reread pages 1-2. These apocalyptic prophecies of Daniel build upon one another, forming a bigger picture. This picture is further enlarged and expanded in Revelation, together forming a complete prophetic picture of the future. This last prophetic vision will not introduce new global powers that are not seen in Revelation. The powers in these last six verses cannot refer to literal powers in the Middle East. Futurism has most of the Evangelical world\u2019s eyes fixed on the Middle East for the fulfillment of prophecy. Utilizing historicism, we have seen that prophecy\u2019s focus is Christ. We have seen in each study that it is about Jesus Christ! Our focus should be on Him, not on some Middle East activity or place like Jerusalem, Turkey, Egypt, etc. And since the \u201cTime of the End\u201d focus is Christ, it stands to reason that we should be aware of what the Antichrist is up to. Besides Christ, who is the final roleplayer in end events, the Antichrist will be the next major roleplayer."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:40"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAnd at the time of the end shall the king of the south push at him: and the king of the north shall come against him like a whirlwind...\u201d"}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]},{"typeId":"question:textarea","uid":"0492369a-0349-4563-a684-d5d56c078e4d","title":"7. What is MARKER #7?","description":"","category":"question","field":{"type":"textarea","uid":"0492369a-0349-4563-a684-d5d56c078e4d","options":{},"validations":{"required":{"enabled":false,"options":{},"messages":[]},"minLength":{"enabled":false,"options":{"value":0},"messages":[]},"maxLength":{"enabled":false,"options":{"value":0},"messages":[]}}},"title_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"7. What is MARKER #7?"}]}],"translations":[]},{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"c6b9da88-0b42-452e-9903-7b1c413182c1","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"When does the \u201cTime of the End\u201d begin? At the end of this prophetic vision, Daniel hears the following: \u201cBut thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.\u201d (Daniel 12:4). Thus, the book of Daniel will be understood in the \u201cTime of the End,\u201d especially the 2300-day prophecy.<br>Daniel then sees and hears, \u201cAnd I heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever that it shall be for a time, times, and an half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished.\u201d (Daniel 12:7).<br>Here it is now stated that by the \u201cTime of the End,\u201d these prophecies will be fulfilled (except from verse 40 onwards), and by this time, papal persecution would have stopped. Why? Because this is when the Antichrist\u2019s reign comes to an end. We have seen this in Daniel 7:25: \u201cAnd he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.\u201d The length of the Antichrist\u2019s reign is here foretold. The Antichrist reigns for a time, times, and half a time. A time is a year, times are two years, and half a time is half a year. This amounts to 3\u00bd years or, according to a Biblical calendar, 1260 prophetic days.<br>Referring to the historicist principles established in Study 2 on page 14, apocalyptic prophecy calculates time prophetically. This means that one day in prophecy equals one literal year in historical time (Numbers 14:34; Ezekiel 4:6). Thus, prophetically, the little horn reigns for 1260 years. Historically, Papal Rome ruled from 538 to 1798. This corresponds with Revelation 13:5, which foretells that \u201c\u2026power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.\u201d 42 (months) x 30 (Jewish days) = 1260 prophetic days. It is the same time period that ends in 1798. This is when the papacy\u2019s rule was broken as foretold in Revelation 13:3: \u201cand I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death...\u201d History confirms this:<br>\u201cBerthier entered Rome on the tenth of February, 1798, and proclaimed a republic ... Half of Europe thought Napoleon\u2019s veto would be obeyed, and that with the Pope the Papacy was dead.\u201d (Joseph Rickaby, The Modern Papacy, p. 1).<br>So, 1798 marks the beginning of the \u201cTime of the End.\u201d","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"start"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"When does the \u201cTime of the End\u201d begin? At the end of this prophetic vision, Daniel hears the following: \u201cBut thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.\u201d (Daniel 12:4). Thus, the book of Daniel will be understood in the \u201cTime of the End,\u201d especially the 2300-day prophecy."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel then sees and hears, \u201cAnd I heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever that it shall be for a time, times, and an half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished.\u201d (Daniel 12:7)."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Here it is now stated that by the \u201cTime of the End,\u201d these prophecies will be fulfilled (except from verse 40 onwards), and by this time, papal persecution would have stopped. Why? Because this is when the Antichrist\u2019s reign comes to an end. We have seen this in Daniel 7:25: \u201cAnd he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.\u201d The length of the Antichrist\u2019s reign is here foretold. The Antichrist reigns for a time, times, and half a time. A time is a year, times are two years, and half a time is half a year. This amounts to 3\u00bd years or, according to a Biblical calendar, 1260 prophetic days."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Referring to the historicist principles established in Study 2 on page 14, apocalyptic prophecy calculates time prophetically. This means that one day in prophecy equals one literal year in historical time (Numbers 14:34; Ezekiel 4:6). Thus, prophetically, the little horn reigns for 1260 years. Historically, Papal Rome ruled from 538 to 1798. This corresponds with Revelation 13:5, which foretells that \u201c\u2026power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.\u201d 42 (months) x 30 (Jewish days) = 1260 prophetic days. It is the same time period that ends in 1798. This is when the papacy\u2019s rule was broken as foretold in Revelation 13:3: \u201cand I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death...\u201d History confirms this:"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cBerthier entered Rome on the tenth of February, 1798, and proclaimed a republic ... Half of Europe thought Napoleon\u2019s veto would be obeyed, and that with the Pope the Papacy was dead.\u201d (Joseph Rickaby, The Modern Papacy, p. 1)."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"So, 1798 marks the beginning of the \u201cTime of the End.\u201d"}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]},{"typeId":"question:textarea","uid":"7634964f-0a7c-4e44-9468-2d0fba25f841","title":"8. What historic event took place in the run up to 1798?","description":"","category":"question","field":{"type":"textarea","uid":"7634964f-0a7c-4e44-9468-2d0fba25f841","options":{},"validations":{"required":{"enabled":false,"options":{},"messages":[]},"minLength":{"enabled":false,"options":{"value":0},"messages":[]},"maxLength":{"enabled":false,"options":{"value":0},"messages":[]}}},"title_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"8. What historic event took place in the run up to 1798?"}]}],"translations":[]},{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"da1efcba-b507-4287-a84c-bfe19ffe5a89","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"The book of Revelation foretold this godless uprising.<br><br>Revelation 11:8\u20139<br>\u201cAnd their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified. And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves.\u201d<br><br>This godless power rising at the \u201cTime of the End\u201d will openly show itself to the world for 3\u00bd prophetic days, thus 3\u00bd years. According to history, this significant rebellion took place from November 24, 1793, to June 18, 1797. The prophecy in Revelation 11 says this spiritual power is likened to Egypt. What spirit and attitude defined Egypt?<br><br>Exodus 5:2<br>\u201cAnd Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go.\u201d<br><br>At the time of the end, as the papacy received a deadly wound and its reign was broken, another spiritual power arose. This power that emerged cannot be attributed to one nation or movement. It is the godless spirit behind many movements that arose and have since grown more powerful. This godlessness manifested itself in atheism, communism, secularism, liberalism, evolutionism, terrorism, lawlessness, and many more movements since 1798 to our day.<br>Please note that some want to interpret these symbols with literal political powers. Revelation 12-16 is very clear that the last battle on this planet is a spiritual one, not a political one.","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"start"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"The book of Revelation foretold this godless uprising."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Revelation 11:8\u20139"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAnd their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified. And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"This godless power rising at the \u201cTime of the End\u201d will openly show itself to the world for 3\u00bd prophetic days, thus 3\u00bd years. According to history, this significant rebellion took place from November 24, 1793, to June 18, 1797. The prophecy in Revelation 11 says this spiritual power is likened to Egypt. What spirit and attitude defined Egypt?"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Exodus 5:2"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAnd Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"At the time of the end, as the papacy received a deadly wound and its reign was broken, another spiritual power arose. This power that emerged cannot be attributed to one nation or movement. It is the godless spirit behind many movements that arose and have since grown more powerful. This godlessness manifested itself in atheism, communism, secularism, liberalism, evolutionism, terrorism, lawlessness, and many more movements since 1798 to our day."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Please note that some want to interpret these symbols with literal political powers. Revelation 12-16 is very clear that the last battle on this planet is a spiritual one, not a political one."}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]},{"typeId":"question:textarea","uid":"afd924e9-e742-4948-96ac-038e5934cbc9","title":"9. Who is the King of the South in the Time of the End?","description":"","category":"question","field":{"type":"textarea","uid":"afd924e9-e742-4948-96ac-038e5934cbc9","options":{},"validations":{"required":{"enabled":false,"options":{},"messages":[]},"minLength":{"enabled":false,"options":{"value":0},"messages":[]},"maxLength":{"enabled":false,"options":{"value":0},"messages":[]}}},"title_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"9. Who is the King of the South in the Time of the End?"}]}],"translations":[]},{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"cc3dbfa8-b665-40f2-a4e8-d37118b89591","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"But what about the second power in Daniel 11:40-45 called the king of the North? If it was Papal Rome from Daniel 11:23-39 and received a deadly wound bringing its reign to an end, who is it now? Revelation 13:3 predicts: \u201cAnd I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.\u201d This means that the papacy will be revived after the \u201cTime of the End,\u201d which started in 1798. This revival of the papacy can already be seen in our time and will be confirmed in the Study Guides on Revelation 13. Besides confirming that the first beast in Revelation 13 symbolizes the papacy, these studies will also confirm that the second beast of Revelation 13:11-12 symbolizes the United States of America. Revelation 13:13-18 foretells how that the USA will be the power behind a revived global papacy, coercing the world to follow the dictates of the papacy.","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"start"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"But what about the second power in Daniel 11:40-45 called the king of the North? If it was Papal Rome from Daniel 11:23-39 and received a deadly wound bringing its reign to an end, who is it now? Revelation 13:3 predicts: \u201cAnd I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.\u201d This means that the papacy will be revived after the \u201cTime of the End,\u201d which started in 1798. This revival of the papacy can already be seen in our time and will be confirmed in the Study Guides on Revelation 13. Besides confirming that the first beast in Revelation 13 symbolizes the papacy, these studies will also confirm that the second beast of Revelation 13:11-12 symbolizes the United States of America. Revelation 13:13-18 foretells how that the USA will be the power behind a revived global papacy, coercing the world to follow the dictates of the papacy."}]}]},"title_raw":"","translations":[]},{"typeId":"question:textarea","uid":"c955e443-d37c-45e7-976c-afdca89f6a9f","title":"10. Who is the King of the North in the Time of the End?","description":"","category":"question","field":{"type":"textarea","uid":"c955e443-d37c-45e7-976c-afdca89f6a9f","options":{},"validations":{"required":{"enabled":false,"options":{},"messages":[]},"minLength":{"enabled":false,"options":{"value":0},"messages":[]},"maxLength":{"enabled":false,"options":{"value":0},"messages":[]}}},"title_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"10. Who is the King of the North in the Time of the End?"}]}],"translations":[]},{"typeId":"content:paragraph","uid":"bb7fa332-3cf8-406c-bd76-781b346769d2","title":"","description":"","category":"content","content":{"value":"This spiritual power is a State-Controlled Religion, manifesting itself in religious ideology, especially a return to morality, values, and religious observance.<br><br>Daniel 11:40<br>\u201cAnd at the time of the end shall the king of the south (godlessness) push at him: and the king of the north (Revived Papacy) shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, and with horsemen (military might), and with many ships (economic might); and he shall enter into the countries (non-Christian countries), and shall overflow and pass over.\u201d<br><br>At the \u201cTime of the End\u201d (1798), we find how, at the conclusion of the French Revolution, a spirit of rebellion and bitterness and hatred was kindled against religion that has been growing, challenging, and trying to destroy religion up to this day. The prophecy clearly shows how the revived papacy, empowered by the USA, will respond and how a state-empowered religion will utilize all the military and economic might at its disposal to root out godlessness and even coercively try to convert non-Christian countries. Similarly, it will force all Christians to come into uniformity with its agenda to root out godlessness and dissension. This is truly foundational to understanding Revelation 13.<br><br>Daniel 11:41<br>\u201cHe (Revived Papacy) shall enter also into the glorious land (The Church - Matthew 21:43), and many countries shall be overthrown: but these shall escape out of his hand, even Edom, and Moab, and the chief of the children of Ammon (non-Christians who will accept Christ: Isaiah 11:11-16; Amos 9:11-12; Acts 15:7,12-17).\u201d<br><br>Christ will have a people that stand for Him. A Church purified by persecution by a revived Papacy. This power will \u201coverflow\u201d all countries and people with its mission to force the dictates of the conscience to have global conformity, and yet the prophecy says that many will come to Christ during this time and escape out of the papacy\u2019s hand. How will the papacy react?<br><br>Daniel 11:42<br>\u201cHe (Revived Papacy) shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries (all who protests this power): and the land of Egypt (godlessness) shall not escape.\u201d<br><br>The papacy will not stand any opposition and will retaliate towards all globally who do not want to bow before its power and edicts. The prophecy shows that godlessness will be rooted out. How will everyone bow and go along with this religious system of oppression (Daniel 3)?<br><br>Daniel 11:43<br>\u201cBut he (Revived Papacy) shall have power over the treasures of gold and of silver, and over all the precious things of Egypt: and the Libyans and the Ethiopians shall be at his steps.\u201d<br><br>Through its military and economic might given to it by the USA, the Papacy will force \u201call, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name\u201d (Revelation 13:16\u201317). Through the Mark of the Beast, this Antichrist power of the Papacy will try and financially control the whole world to go along with its spiritual agenda.<br><br>Daniel 11:44<br>\u201cBut tidings out of the east and out of the north (Christ preached) shall trouble him (Revived Papacy): therefore he shall go forth with great fury to destroy, and utterly to make away many (a death agree against all who do not comply).\u201d<br><br>Christ\u2019s people will not only stand for Him and against the Antichrist, but they will preach Christ (Revelation 14:6-12) to a world open to receiving truth from on high. Constrained by their love for Christ and empowered through the latter rain power (Revelation 18:1) of the Holy Spirit, the whole earth will be lightened with His glory (Habakkuk 2:14). This will enrage Satan (Revelation 12:17) and his Antichrist alliance pawns to employ their ultimate \u201cpower.\u201d This Antichrist power, with the might of the USA, will \u201ccause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed\u201d (Revelation 13:15). But what this antichristian alliance does not know is that they do not have power over death. It is Christ\u2019s alone, for He states, \u201cI am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death\u201d (Revelation 1:18). Because of this fact that our future is in Christ\u2019s hand even if we die, Christ\u2019s people do not fear death, for the prophecy foretells that \u201cthey overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death\u201d (Revelation 12:11).<br><br>Daniel 11:45<br>\u201cAnd he (Revived Papacy) shall plant the tabernacles of his palace (his government and law by the Mark of the Beast) between the seas (the peoples of the world - Revelation 17:15) in the glorious holy mountain (The Church - Hebrews 12:22); yet he shall come to his end, and none shall help him.\u201d<br><br>The pinnacle of the clash in the cosmic conflict between Christ and Satan takes place at this very moment when the Antichrist alliance globally forces every human conscience on pain of death. This is why this power is symbolized as the King of the North, for Satan has always tried to take that position for himself as it only belongs to Christ.<br><br>Psalm 48:1\u20132<br>\u201cGreat is the LORD (Yahweh = Jesus Christ), and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, On the sides of the north, the city of the great King (Jesus Christ is the true King of the North).<br><br>The sole prerogative and position of the King of the North belong to Christ alone. With his heavenly rebellion, when he started this cosmic conflict, Lucifer\u2019s greatest goal and desire was to usurp Christ\u2019s position and become the King of the North.<br><br>Isaiah 14:13\u201314<br>\u201cFor thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.\u201d<br><br>In Study Guide 7, it was seen that only Christ is the Most High, and yet the Antichrist power claims to be the Most High on earth. Why is this? For Revelation 13:2 says that the Antichrist is set up by Satan himself, and Satan\u2019s original heart\u2019s desire was to be like the Most High - Jesus Christ. Not in character, but in power. Lucifer wanted to sit on the throne of the King of the North. This is still his desire and why, through the ages, he has fought Christ for His throne. This is the cosmic battle for the throne. The battle to be the King of the North. This then confirms that \u201cThe King of the North\u201d is a symbolic placeholder referring to more than only a physical literal geographical power.<br>Therefore, we find that in the \u201cTime of the End,\u201d before Jesus comes, Satan will attempt to establish and enforce his reign and law globally through the Antichristian system of the revived Papacy, backed by the USA. He thinks he can destroy those who oppose him, those standing for Christ. At the very moment he is about to destroy them, Christ will stand up for them.<br><br>Daniel 12:1<br>\u201cAnd at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.\u201d<br><br>Praise God for Jesus! The Antichrist alliance will try to break Christ\u2019s people through this Roman power as he thought he broke Christ through its Roman power then. But Christ surrendered Himself to be broken so that we do not have to be broken, and instead, that He can break Satan\u2019s kingdom ruling in the kingdoms through time.<br><br>Daniel 2:44<br>\u201cAnd in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.\u201d<br><br>Christ will set up His everlasting kingdom as the True King of the North and will destroy Satan\u2019s kingdom and all the kingdoms through which he ruled. He will also destroy the Antichrist and his global power.<br><br>Daniel 7:11<br>\u201c...I beheld even till the beast was slain, and his body destroyed, and given to the burning flame.\u201d<br><br>At the very moment the Antichrist alliance thinks it has complete power over Christ\u2019s people and believes it can destroy them, Christ will come and destroy it.<br><br>Daniel 7:26\u201327<br>\u201cBut the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it unto the end. And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.\u201d<br><br>When Christ comes, this false kingdom of Satan will be exposed, and Christ will freely give it to His people, and they will share His throne with Him.","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"start"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"This spiritual power is a State-Controlled Religion, manifesting itself in religious ideology, especially a return to morality, values, and religious observance."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:40"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAnd at the time of the end shall the king of the south (godlessness) push at him: and the king of the north (Revived Papacy) shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, and with horsemen (military might), and with many ships (economic might); and he shall enter into the countries (non-Christian countries), and shall overflow and pass over.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"At the \u201cTime of the End\u201d (1798), we find how, at the conclusion of the French Revolution, a spirit of rebellion and bitterness and hatred was kindled against religion that has been growing, challenging, and trying to destroy religion up to this day. The prophecy clearly shows how the revived papacy, empowered by the USA, will respond and how a state-empowered religion will utilize all the military and economic might at its disposal to root out godlessness and even coercively try to convert non-Christian countries. Similarly, it will force all Christians to come into uniformity with its agenda to root out godlessness and dissension. 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How will everyone bow and go along with this religious system of oppression (Daniel 3)?"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:43"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cBut he (Revived Papacy) shall have power over the treasures of gold and of silver, and over all the precious things of Egypt: and the Libyans and the Ethiopians shall be at his steps.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Through its military and economic might given to it by the USA, the Papacy will force \u201call, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name\u201d (Revelation 13:16\u201317). Through the Mark of the Beast, this Antichrist power of the Papacy will try and financially control the whole world to go along with its spiritual agenda."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:44"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cBut tidings out of the east and out of the north (Christ preached) shall trouble him (Revived Papacy): therefore he shall go forth with great fury to destroy, and utterly to make away many (a death agree against all who do not comply).\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Christ\u2019s people will not only stand for Him and against the Antichrist, but they will preach Christ (Revelation 14:6-12) to a world open to receiving truth from on high. Constrained by their love for Christ and empowered through the latter rain power (Revelation 18:1) of the Holy Spirit, the whole earth will be lightened with His glory (Habakkuk 2:14). This will enrage Satan (Revelation 12:17) and his Antichrist alliance pawns to employ their ultimate \u201cpower.\u201d This Antichrist power, with the might of the USA, will \u201ccause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed\u201d (Revelation 13:15). But what this antichristian alliance does not know is that they do not have power over death. It is Christ\u2019s alone, for He states, \u201cI am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death\u201d (Revelation 1:18). Because of this fact that our future is in Christ\u2019s hand even if we die, Christ\u2019s people do not fear death, for the prophecy foretells that \u201cthey overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death\u201d (Revelation 12:11)."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 11:45"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAnd he (Revived Papacy) shall plant the tabernacles of his palace (his government and law by the Mark of the Beast) between the seas (the peoples of the world - Revelation 17:15) in the glorious holy mountain (The Church - Hebrews 12:22); yet he shall come to his end, and none shall help him.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"The pinnacle of the clash in the cosmic conflict between Christ and Satan takes place at this very moment when the Antichrist alliance globally forces every human conscience on pain of death. This is why this power is symbolized as the King of the North, for Satan has always tried to take that position for himself as it only belongs to Christ."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Psalm 48:1\u20132"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cGreat is the LORD (Yahweh = Jesus Christ), and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, On the sides of the north, the city of the great King (Jesus Christ is the true King of the North)."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"The sole prerogative and position of the King of the North belong to Christ alone. With his heavenly rebellion, when he started this cosmic conflict, Lucifer\u2019s greatest goal and desire was to usurp Christ\u2019s position and become the King of the North."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Isaiah 14:13\u201314"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cFor thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"In Study Guide 7, it was seen that only Christ is the Most High, and yet the Antichrist power claims to be the Most High on earth. Why is this? For Revelation 13:2 says that the Antichrist is set up by Satan himself, and Satan\u2019s original heart\u2019s desire was to be like the Most High - Jesus Christ. Not in character, but in power. Lucifer wanted to sit on the throne of the King of the North. This is still his desire and why, through the ages, he has fought Christ for His throne. This is the cosmic battle for the throne. The battle to be the King of the North. This then confirms that \u201cThe King of the North\u201d is a symbolic placeholder referring to more than only a physical literal geographical power."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Therefore, we find that in the \u201cTime of the End,\u201d before Jesus comes, Satan will attempt to establish and enforce his reign and law globally through the Antichristian system of the revived Papacy, backed by the USA. He thinks he can destroy those who oppose him, those standing for Christ. At the very moment he is about to destroy them, Christ will stand up for them."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 12:1"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAnd at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Praise God for Jesus! The Antichrist alliance will try to break Christ\u2019s people through this Roman power as he thought he broke Christ through its Roman power then. But Christ surrendered Himself to be broken so that we do not have to be broken, and instead, that He can break Satan\u2019s kingdom ruling in the kingdoms through time."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 2:44"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cAnd in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Christ will set up His everlasting kingdom as the True King of the North and will destroy Satan\u2019s kingdom and all the kingdoms through which he ruled. He will also destroy the Antichrist and his global power."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 7:11"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201c...I beheld even till the beast was slain, and his body destroyed, and given to the burning flame.\u201d"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"At the very moment the Antichrist alliance thinks it has complete power over Christ\u2019s people and believes it can destroy them, Christ will come and destroy it."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Daniel 7:26\u201327"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"\u201cBut the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it unto the end. 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Christ\u2019s deepest desire is to be your Most High, the One with a humble heart that will steep to the lowest low to lift you up and save you in His kingdom. He wants to be with you in relationship as the Covenant Keeper, promising He will never sever His covenant with you or let you be broken.","type":"paragraph","options":{"alignment":"start"},"value_raw":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Lucifer\u2019s deepest desire is to be the highest, and no matter who he has to destroy he will keep on trying to get there. Christ\u2019s deepest desire is to be your Most High, the One with a humble heart that will steep to the lowest low to lift you up and save you in His kingdom. 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