Petra, the very Hypothesis you present is the very Hypothesis which Miller presented and which we now know is incorrect on the very basis of his conclusion that Christ would return again and this did not happen. Review once more the thread "Who was William Miller?", it is explained there. His own rules demand a complete reconsideration of Daniel twelve, as I am doing here.
As to the three time periods mentioned in Daniel twelve, found in Daniel 12:7, 11-12, we see that these are incremental times, each increasing in its order. Remember also that I proposed that time prophecies are linear and must stay true to that linearity to be understood correctly. As you pointed out, Miller's original Hypothesis stated that the 1290 portion to the prophecy was fulfilled first with a start date of 508 AD, then came the 1260 portion ending in 1789 and lastly the 1335 ending in 1843/1844. He places, out of sequence the 1290 and the 1260 portions thus violating the sequence and the linearity. If we allow this then we must also allow that those who take the last 7 years of the 490 year portion from the 2300 days prophecy and placed in it as some future point to be fulfllled may be correct, and we know that that is simply not correct as Christ and His disciples fulfilled that portion. What is true for one time prophecy must be true for all. God is consistant in all things and does not change.
In addition, William Miller made the assumption that both the time periods that total 1260 days found in the 2300 days prophecy and in Daniel 12 are the same time period. If Daniel 7, 8, & 9 is a different prophecy than Daniel 12 then the two 1260 day time periods are different and only pertain to those prophecies in which they are mentioned and therefore have different start dates.
So, let us now consider these time periods and the triggers that initiate the start of the countdown in Daniel 12.
There were two things that were to occur for these time period to start ticking off.
1. The taking away of the daily (sacrifice)
2. The setting up of the abomination of desolation
It was generally taught, and was understood, that the word "sacrifice" was added to scripture, in Daniel 12, by the translator, indicated by italization. And to this I agree, it was not necessary, neither were most of the other italized word. However, when we consider the context and whom it was the angel of God was talking to and how he, Daniel, would have understood this the conclusion must be that it was the sacrifice, for several reasons:
1. There was only one thing that happened of religious importance on a daily bases in the temple, the sacrifices for individual sins.
2. It pointed to the promise of a restored temple in Jerusalem
3. It reafirms the prophecy of completion presented in the 490 days (year) prophecy.
Ok, so when did this occur? There two choices and both will fit because the countdown cannot begin until the fulfillment of the second occurance:
1. At the time when Christ was crucified and the veil was rent in twain. (This is my choice)
2. At the time the Romans came and destroyed the temple in 70 AD. (I believe this was punishment of God again the apostate Jews for rejecting Christ and the ultimate "taking away" of the sacrifices because they were an outright slap in the face to God, ultimate disobedience.)
This requirement being fulfilled let's continue to the abomination of desolation.
Now let's consider, how many abominations of desolation are there? I know that it is mentioned three times in the book of Daniel, but how many of them are there actually? If we understand EGW's writing correctly and we agree with William Miller's conclusion then there has to be more than one, for EGW teaches that the banners that were "set up" around the temple ground (she said that this was the Holy Place) constituted the abomination of desolation. Yet, William Miller states that the abomination of desolation is the Papacy, which was finally "set up" in 538 AD (He made claim that the "Holy Place" was the church). Part of the misunderstanding of Daniel 12 comes from this very issue, not knowing, fully, where the "Holy Place" is. This is way I gave a partical presentation on the Holy Place earlier on. If you have not reviewed it I suggest you do so before continuing on.
To come to a full understanding of the "Holy Place" we need to place ourselves in the shoes of Daniel and the Disciples, remember: Jesus pointed to the writings of Daniel when He was explaining the end time events to the disciples. It is also through Jesus that we understand where the abomination of desolation is to be set up:
"When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whosoever readeth, let him understand" Matt. 24:15
Notice, no where in Daniel do you find where the abomination is to be "set up", it mentions setting up, but not where. Jesus tells us where and He also refers to it as already standing. Does this suggest banners or a more permanent structure?
So, if we place ourselves in Daniel's and the disciples' shoes where would we have been taught the location of the Holy Place was? If we stick to the scripture than, as I have shown, the "Holy Place" is the Courtyard of the tabernacle of the congregation where the sacrifices are conducted and not some generalized area surrounding the temple
and therefore neither the banners placed around the temple outside the temple mount nor the spiritual location of the leadership of the church fit this discription. Yes, I know I am going against what Adventists teach concerning this, but I reiterate, William Miller's teaching on this point was invalidated when Jesus failed to come when Miller predicted He would.
Here is another point. The Ottoman Empire was predicted to fall in Daniel 11, in what year did this happen? Was it before or after 1844? If Daniel 12 is the culmination of Daniel 10 & 11 then the time count still continues because it was after 1844 that the Ottoman Empire ceased to exist.
We find further evidence when we consider the creation and God's original plan for man on this earth. Ask yourself, does God have a holy place on earth? Almost everyone will say no. I say almost everyone because I say "yes". And why, because the Bible tells me so.
Look at Genesis, God planted a garden and in this garden He placed the Tree of Life and man. And what happened between man and God before the fall? It was here that God communed with man on a weekly basis. Was the garden a holy place? I would go further, it was God's holy place on earth. And what has God been doing since the fall? He has been trying to bring man back to that holy place. The very area that God planted the garden is the very area He promise to give to Abram, Isaac and Jacob. It is the very area He intended the Israelites go after He brought them out of Egypt. It is the very area Israel occupied for centuries before and after the Babylonian captivity. And it is the very area the the New Jerusalem is to be located when Jesus and all the saints return after the 1000 years have past. Does God have a Holy Place on earth... oh yes, he does and it is in the same place it has always been. And it is the place Satan desires to occupy and occupies today in the form of a false religion. Its edifice stands tall, in mockery to God's power and love, in the Holy Place, in the Courtyard of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. It is called the Dome of the Rock. The second part of the start requirement came to pass in 688 AD.
Every time prophecy ends with a significant event relating to God's people, where good or bad. Here then are those events in relation to the start date of 688 AD
688 + 1260 = 1948 : Israel is recognized as a nation once again
688 + 1290 = 1978 : Pope John Paul II becomes Pope
688 + 1335 = 2023 : Jesus Christ returns to gather His saints
Miller, as well as others, denied that Israel would ever become a nation again, yet it exists today. Albeit, it is questionable if those who settled in Palestine are blood decendents of the true line, Israel does exist.
If you research JPII you will find that he was the most influencial pope in the history of the papacy. He travelled out of Rome more often, visited more world leaders, propegated (sp) (with great success) the unity of world religions to the point that he was venerated by ALL religions all over the world. He helped bring down empire while establishing others. In other word, he was the force the brought back much of the power of the Roman Church that was lost in 1798. And because of his efforts we are seeing the fruits of his labor today.
So, if all that I have presented is correct the only conclusion is that we have approximately 10 years remaining.
There is more to review, because prophecy is also shown in the feast days that God required of the Israelites. Each feast day represents a prophetic occurance that Jesus Himself has fulfilled. Ironically, not only did He fulfill them, he fulfilled them on the day they were to be conducted.
This too William Miller understood, and misapplied to the 2300 days prophecy, when it should have been applied to the Daniel 12 prophecy.
I'll let you research this one for yourselves.
If all that I've presented is accurate then we have but a short time. 10 years goes by fast. We cannot neglect what God has given us. You have a choice to make. Accept or refuse. Before you refuse I encourage you to look into this for yourself. Dig deep, don't just read writing of EGW in the manner that you have done in the past, read them and study them in the chronological order in which they were written, you will be surprised at what you discover, I was.
Study the history behind William Miller's beliefs. Learn what his philosophy was concerning all the prophecies, not just what was in Daniel. Get to know the man's strengths and his weaknesses.
But most of all, open your Bibles and search out the truth, all that God wants us to know is there. He has made a multitude of promises and He will keep them, we just need to claim them. Ask and it will be given, so ask for the most precious gift, after salvation, wisdom to understand His prophetic word. Do not close your mind because of previous learning. The Jews did that and look what happened to them. Be like the Bereans and not like the Thessalonians, search
to see if these things are true.
One last thing, if this is correct we have but one course of action:
"Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, when I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman:
If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people;
The whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; it the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head.
He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul.
But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take any perso from among them, he is taken away inquity; but his blood will I require at the watchman's hand.
So thou, oh son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word of my mouth, and warn them for me."
The trumpet is sounding, the warning is going out. If I be wrong let the punishment be mine. If I be right, then Lord oh God, let this be known to all.
Consider what Gamaliel said to the Sanhedrian in Acts 5:33-40
"When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.
Then stood there up one in the council, a pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, (this was Saul's ((Paul')) mentor) had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space;
And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.
For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought.
After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.
And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought.
But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God."
If I am wrong this will die away, if I am right and God is working in this then there is nothing anyone can do to keep this from going out to all who wish to know.
May God Keep and protect all who read and understand. Amen