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DANIEL 12
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he is there, his time will suddenly run out, and
no one will help him.
The Time of the End
“At that time Michael, the archangel*
who stands guard over your nation,
will arise. Then there will be a time of anguish
greater than any since nations first came into
existence. But at that time every one of your
people whose name is written in the book
will be rescued. 2 Many of those whose bodies
lie dead and buried will rise up, some to everlasting life and some to shame and everlasting
disgrace. 3 Those who are wise will shine as
bright as the sky, and those who lead many to
righteousness will shine like the stars forever.
4 But you, Daniel, keep this prophecy a secret;
seal up the book until the time of the end, when
many will rush here and there, and knowledge
will increase.”
5 Then I, Daniel, looked and saw two others
standing on opposite banks of the river. 6 One of
them asked the man dressed in linen, who was
now standing above the river, “How long will it
be until these shocking events are over?”
7 The man dressed in linen, who was standing
above the river, raised both his hands toward
heaven and took a solemn oath by the One who
lives forever, saying, “It will go on for a time,
times, and half a time. When the shattering of
the holy people has finally come to an end, all
these things will have happened.”
8 I heard what he said, but I did not understand what he meant. So I asked, “How will all
this finally end, my lord?”
9 But he said, “Go now, Daniel, for what I have
said is kept secret and sealed until the time of
12
12:1 Hebrew the great prince. 12:11 Hebrew the abomination
of desolation.
the end. 10 Many will be purified, cleansed, and
refined by these trials. But the wicked will continue in their wickedness, and none of them will
understand. Only those who are wise will know
what it means.
11 “From the time the daily sacrifice is stopped
and the sacrilegious object that causes desecration* is set up to be worshiped, there will be
1,290 days. 12 And blessed are those who wait
and remain until the end of the 1,335 days!
13 “As for you, go your way until the end. You
will rest, and then at the end of the days, you
will rise again to receive the inheritance set
aside for you.”
• Compromise
DA N I E L 12:13
How do I live in today’s culture without
compromising my convictions? After
several somewhat disturbing visions,
Daniel is told, “Go your way until the
end.” He is assured of rest, resurrection,
and an inheritance he will receive. The
Bible clearly reveals that all will not be
well on earth for those who love God, but
all Christians will live happily ever after.
How do we live in the meantime in this far
from fairy-tale world? We are to live with
self-control, purpose in every step, and
discipline (1 Corinthians 9:24-27); with
diligence and focus (Philippians 3:12-14);
with faithfulness (2 Timothy 4:7-8); and
with obedience and hope (1 Timothy
6:12, 14-15).