Paul Feinberg

ID 54413Jan 17, 1988

The book of Daniel, particularly chapters 8, 9, 11, and 12, is examined to reveal prophecies concerning Gentile world empires and the rise of an antichrist figure. The sermon traces the historical fulfillment of prophecies through figures like Antiochus Epiphanes, who serves as a type for the future world leader who will desecrate the temple and demand worship. This end-time leader, empowered by Satan, will reject the God of Abraham and the messianic hope, ultimately leading to a final conflict and the resurrection of the dead. The message concludes by highlighting the promise of believers shining like stars for eternity as a reward for leading others to righteousness.

ID 54412Jan 17, 1988

Daniel's prophecy of seventy weeks, as detailed in Daniel chapter 9, outlines a future period of 490 years for God's people and Jerusalem, culminating in the Messiah's arrival and subsequent rejection. This prophecy begins with a decree to rebuild Jerusalem and is divided into three segments: seven weeks for rebuilding, sixty-two weeks leading to the Messiah's coming, and a final, seventieth week involving the Antichrist. The sermon emphasizes that the Messiah will be 'cut off' and the city and sanctuary destroyed, followed by a future covenant made by the Antichrist, ultimately leading to the removal of sin and unrighteousness from God's people. The ultimate conclusion points to a future heavenly rest where believers will be free from the presence of sin.

ID 54408Jan 15, 1988

Expounds on the prophetic visions in Daniel chapters 2, 7, and 8, revealing the progression of Gentile world empires and their ultimate end through divine intervention. Daniel's visions of a statue and beasts illustrate the rise and fall of empires like Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome, highlighting their moral and spiritual bankruptcy. A key focus is the "ungodly trinity"—a counterfeit trinity of Satan, a political leader (the little horn of Daniel 7), and a religious leader—who will dominate during the tribulation period, culminating in the worship of Satan. Ultimately, these earthly powers will be overthrown by the divine kingdom established by Jesus Christ, offering hope for believers who will reign with Him.

ID 54403Jan 14, 1988

The course of Gentile rule from Nebuchadnezzar to Christ's kingdom is outlined through Daniel chapters two and seven, which offer complementary perspectives on world empires. Daniel chapter two presents these kingdoms through the external splendor of precious metals—gold, silver, bronze, and iron—representing Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome, respectively. In contrast, Daniel chapter seven views them as ravenous beasts, highlighting their moral and spiritual decadence. The prophecy culminates in a stone, cut without hands, which strikes the image on its feet and grows into a mountain filling the earth, symbolizing the eternal kingdom of Jesus Christ that will replace all earthly powers. This divine kingdom will be established not through gradual societal transformation but through Christ's return to demolish opposing human kingdoms.