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Have seen it as being linked to how in Daniel 12 it shows that he will stand at the end of the days. the end of the 1290 days
But not the final fulfilment of Daniels prophecy, as told to us by Jesus. Matthew 24:15Because the Jews of Jesus time celebrated Hanukkah every year, they were very well aware of how Antiochus Epiphanes had fulfilled the "abomination of desolation" found in the Book of Daniel.
I want to hear other people's thoughts on the last day when Jesus said that He would raise up those who believe in Him. John 6:39-40
We know that the resurrection, and our gathering to Him, happens on the day of the Lord based on 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2 so that tells me that the last day is synonymous with the day of the Lord, when we are resurrected (or changed). What I'd like to discuss is what the day of the Lord is the last day of, in other words, why is the day of the Lord referred to as the last day? The last day of what?
I have two thoughts on this and I think that both are possible meanings and applicable. Both have to do with the day of the Lord being a day of demarcation.
Any other thoughts as to what Jesus meant by the last day for the resurrection?
- The day of the Lord is the day when the earth is no longer a part of Satan's domain. His kingdom, and influence over earth, is destroyed at the return of Christ and the earth comes under the everlasting dominion of Jesus. In this sense, the last day refers to the last day of Satan's ~6000 year rule over the earth. It is brought to an end on the day of the Lord.
- The day of the Lord is synonymous with Christ's 1000 year rule. For those who subscribe to the Millennial Day Theory then the last day (1000 years) begins when Christ returns which is when the resurrection occurs. So the resurrection would occur on the beginning of the last day (1000 years) when Christ returns on the day of the Lord.
But not the final fulfilment of Daniels prophecy, as told to us by Jesus. Matthew 24:15
Have seen it as being linked to how in Daniel 12 it shows that he will stand at the end of the days. the end of the 1290 days
11 And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days.
From "Wars of the Jews" by Flavius Josephus
"Book 1, Chapter 1
CONTAINING THE INTERVAL OF ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SEVEN YEARS.
FROM THE TAKING OF JERUSALEM BY ANTIOCHUS EPIPHANES, TO THE DEATH OF HEROD THE GREAT.
HOW THE CITY JERUSALEM WAS TAKEN, AND THE TEMPLE PILLAGED [BY ANTIOCHUS EPIPHANES]. AS ALSO CONCERNING THE ACTIONS OF THE MACCABEES, MATTHIAS AND JUDAS; AND CONCERNING THE DEATH OF JUDAS.
1. AT the same time that Antiochus, who was called Epiphanes, had a quarrel with the sixth Ptolemy about his right to the whole country of Syria, a great sedition fell among the men of power in Judea, and they had a contention about obtaining the government; while each of those that were of dignity could not endure to be subject to their equals. However, Onias, one of the high priests, got the better, and cast the sons of Tobias out of the city; who fled to Antiochus, and besought him to make use of them for his leaders, and to make an expedition into Judea. The king being thereto disposed beforehand, complied with them, and came upon the Jews with a great army, and took their city by force, and slew a great multitude of those that favored Ptolemy, and sent out his soldiers to plunder them without mercy. He also spoiled the temple, and put a stop to the constant practice of offering a daily sacrifice of expiation for three years and six months."
Joh 10:22 Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter.
(This is a reference to Hanukkah.)
Because the Jews of Jesus time celebrated Hanukkah every year, they were very well aware of how Antiochus Epiphanes had fulfilled the "abomination of desolation" found in the Book of Daniel.
Sorry, the AofD had zero to do with AofE, he was just a punk. The "Jews of Jesus' time" didn't even know WHO Jesus was. I wouldn't worry about their assessment of the AofD situation.
Are you saying that Luke 21:20-21 has nothing to do with Matthew 24:15-16?
That is correct.
When Jesus spoke Luke 21:20-21, He was sitting INSIDE the Temple during the daytime surrounded by people in an area called the Women's Court. Rich people, poor widows, all of his disciples and most certainly the Scribes and the Pharisees who followed Him everywhere.
When Jesus spoke Matthew 24:15-16, He was 25 minutes away from the Temple, down the Kidron Valley and up on the Mount called Olivet. It was evening. There were no rich people. There were no poor widows. There were no Scribes or Pharisees there. Only four of His Disciples came to Him in private.
"As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately, “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?”Here is a view from the temple mount, looking across the Kidron Valley and over at the mount of Olives.
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Notice the white van in the road down below as a reference. Looks like a bit of a hike from the temple area to the place of the Olivet Discourse. Here you are looking at the difference in distance from Luke 21:20-21 to Matthew 24:15-16.
"And every day he was teaching in the temple,But at night He went out and lodged on the mount called Olivet.
but at night he went out and lodged on the mount called Olivet.
And early in the morning all the people came to him in the temple to hear him.
I think we shouldn't make this too complicated. The last day is exactly what it says; the last day. Meaning, there are no more days after that day, as described in Revelation 22. No more rising and setting of the sun. No more nighttime. Just daytime, forever and ever.I want to hear other people's thoughts on the last day when Jesus said that He would raise up those who believe in Him. John 6:39-40
We know that the resurrection, and our gathering to Him, happens on the day of the Lord based on 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2 so that tells me that the last day is synonymous with the day of the Lord, when we are resurrected (or changed). What I'd like to discuss is what the day of the Lord is the last day of, in other words, why is the day of the Lord referred to as the last day? The last day of what?
I have two thoughts on this and I think that both are possible meanings and applicable. Both have to do with the day of the Lord being a day of demarcation.
Any other thoughts as to what Jesus meant by the last day for the resurrection?
- The day of the Lord is the day when the earth is no longer a part of Satan's domain. His kingdom, and influence over earth, is destroyed at the return of Christ and the earth comes under the everlasting dominion of Jesus. In this sense, the last day refers to the last day of Satan's ~6000 year rule over the earth. It is brought to an end on the day of the Lord.
- The day of the Lord is synonymous with Christ's 1000 year rule. For those who subscribe to the Millennial Day Theory then the last day (1000 years) begins when Christ returns which is when the resurrection occurs. So the resurrection would occur on the beginning of the last day (1000 years) when Christ returns on the day of the Lord.