I am more than open to your interpretation of what date the decree to build Jerusalem was... and what date Christ was baptized, and what date he died. I just need lots of evidence, because that's what I have tried to lay out.
The 69 weeks prophecy requires two criteria.
1.) the date of the decree to rebuild Jerusalem (to the month, not the day)
2.) the date of either the baptism or triumphal entry (to the month, not the day.)
So if you want to hold out your idea of Christ fulfilling the first half of week 70, that is fine, but you should present evidence for your case... for instance, verse 26 does not state that Messiah is cut off in the 70th week -- only that he is cut off after the 69th week.
Something else you might like to read: Our Savior’s Resurrection
It says there was 69 weeks unto Messiah.
It says he is cut off after 69 weeks.
It says he confirms the covenant with many for one week (70th week)
It says sacrifices end mid-week (70th week).
You don't see the connection there? The things in blue are the regarding the same time frame. The things in red are regarding the same thing.
Are you also indicating two different events and different participants via color coding?It says there was 69 weeks unto Messiah.
It says he is cut off after 69 weeks.
It says he confirms the covenant with many for one week (70th week)
It says sacrifices end mid-week (70th week).
You don't see the connection there? The things in blue are the regarding the same time frame. The things in red are regarding the same thing.
Ohhhh Good verse... Following that thought...Do we have any proof that he has taken away the first to establish the second? Or better yet... would the establish of the second be for ... the actualIs the daily sacrifice in accord with what Hebrews speaks of
Heb 10:11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:
Prior verse...
Heb 10:9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.
Still learning here, no clue
One thing is for sure.. what God wants to establish isIs the daily sacrifice in accord with what Hebrews speaks of
Heb 10:11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:
Prior verse...
Heb 10:9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.
Still learning here, no clue
Notice this is Paul writing:
1C1 1:6 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:
And Paul was there when Stephen was stoned... and when Stephen was stoned the gospel went to the Gentiles!
I wouldn't say there is no time in the future for a fulfillment of prophecy, I'd just say that the 70 weeks can't really be reckoned as having anything to do with the end times.
Excellent verses.. all part of the picture...I havent clue just been studying this on my own for a few days so Im unqualified to say anything, I havent even found my footing to be able to divide from what was from what will be and avoided studied this all my time as a christian, and its about time I dig in but its weird to go back to kindergarden and feel completely lost on a thing. I cant even rightly divide from what was from what will be or from what is past in according with its wording yet.
The prince thing is throwing me off too because Christ come to his own and they received him not who is known as the "prince of peace" so I wonder about who the people of the prince refers to.Then ofcourse there is Michael your prince aa well as the prince of the power of the air (the spirit which worketh in the children of disobedience)
Im still lost I have so much to work out, and havent got my footing and can only show what pieces I have accumulated to work with.
Im trying to reason in this way, but unsure yet (??)
John 4:34 My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.
Romans 9:28 For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth.
John 19:30... It is finished
Dan 9:27 And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week:
...and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease,
Psalm 51:16 For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.
Speaking forward...
Heb 10:11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:
Prior verse...
Heb 10:9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.
Heb 8:3 In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away.
Mat 12:7 But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.
....and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate,
Mat 23:28 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate.
....even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.
Mat 23:32 Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers.
1Thes 2:16 Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.
Does this fit?
Ezek 16:38 And I will judge thee, as women that break wedlock and shed blood are judged; and I will give thee blood in fury and jealousy.
Ezek 16:38 And I will also give thee into their hand, and they shall throw down thine eminent place, and shall break down thy high places: they shall strip thee also of thy clothes, and shall take thy fair jewels, and leave thee naked and bare.
Ezek 16:40 They shall also bring up a company against thee, and they shall stone thee with stones, and thrust thee through with their swords.
Ezek 16:41 And they shall burn thine houses with fire, and execute judgments upon thee in the sight of many women: and I will cause thee to cease from playing the harlot, and thou also shalt give no hire any more.
Ezek 16:42 So will I make my fury toward thee to rest, and my jealousy shall depart from thee, and I will be quiet, and will be no more angry.
Isaiah 40:2 Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD'S hand double for all her sins.
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Or like here??
Dan 9:36 And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself:
John 16:7 I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away...
John 2:19 Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
....and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary;
(???)
Ephes 2:2... according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
Luke 22:53 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
Ephes 2:2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
...and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.
1Cr 10:11...and they are written for our admonition, upon whom **the ends** of the world are come.
Dan 9:27 And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week:
Heres a confirming too...
1Cr 1:6 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:
....and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease,
Heb 10:3 But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance again made of sins every year.
Heb 10:5 Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:
Heb 10:5 Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, buta body hast thou prepared me:
Ephes 5:32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.
Running it this way....
Dan 9:36 And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself:
John 16:7 I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away...
John 16:7 ... for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
Twofold? The confirming of the covenant the cause to cease yet even the testimony is confirmed in us.
1Cr 1:6 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:
Isaiah 8:20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
If he confirmed one thing the testimony of Christ is also confirmed in us (His temple) which are builded together in Him... But I dont know, I only be at this a few days I know nothing not even how to put these things together
Im lost
I post the others in sections of which I have so far, but Im not much help I need help
Ponder this then..Notice this is Paul writing:
1C1 1:6 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:
And Paul was there when Stephen was stoned... and when Stephen was stoned the gospel went to the Gentiles!
I wouldn't say there is no time in the future for a fulfillment of prophecy, I'd just say that the 70 weeks can't really be reckoned as having anything to do with the end times.
don't forget...Theres so many things to consider bro, even after the similitude of the ark of his testament which is seen in revelation in heaven significant to what was contained in the the ark which was the book of the law and tables of stones (My Fathers commandments I have KEPT) even as the Ark KEPT (even figuritively) the same. Whereas it was said to THEM "thou BRAKEST" in accord to the first covenant/ testament itself being confirmed in Christ, which makes further sense of abolishing IN HIS FLESH the things pertaining to the law of commandments contained in the ordinances. It appears confirmed one way in Jesus Christ and likewise as it speaks of to the law and to the testimony, and the testimony of Christ is confirmed IN you.
The destoying His body (the Temple of God) and raising His body (the temple of God) is significant, seeing the temple in heaven and seen within the temple wherein the Ark of His testament is more clearly understood.
Also the Ark of God (To wit, God was in Christ) was to go over the Jordan before them, and right there at John UNTIL whom the law and the prophets prophesied he says, "behold the Lamb of God" as there come Jesus to John at the Jordan (fulfilling all righteousnes, pertaining to the law) being Him (ofcourse) which taketh away the sins of the world, even those commited under the first covenant/ testament. Even so that the righteousness of the law be fulfilled IN us by the Spirit (according to the NC) which is THE CAUSING of our walk (by the faith which is now revealed) as He said elsehwere "I will CAUSE THEE to WALK"... So, Walk ye in the Spirit. So I suppose its so much easier to catch these things pertaining to covenants, but Im sure about THE CAUSE TO CEASE unless its after the same sorta thing as it pertains to entering His rest or not, as in ceasing to do that which he had no desire towards which again pertain to the sacrifices and offerings (even those of "daily" spoken of)
Still looking at it, Im just all over the place on it
Hoping I can find enough pieces to reflect on before I know where the heck to put them
Great studying, guys! Very informative!
It is Jesus who fulfills the 70 weeks for Israel and takes away their sin.
Jesus was cut off mid-70th week and the gentiles came in.
Jesus said that Israel would not see Him again until they say, "blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord".
Romans 11:25For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.
26And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob: 27For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins.
Desolation of Israel until the coming and acceptance of Jesus:
Matthew 23:34Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city:
35That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.
36Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation.
37O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!
38Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. 39For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.
don't forget...
Revelation 11:19
And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail