Playlist: Abomination of Desolation (topic)
The Olivet Prophecy Paradox
Sermon by David C. GrabbeIn Matthew 24:15, Jesus speaks of the Abomination of Desolation, referenced by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place. This points to prophecies in Daniel, including the 70 Weeks Prophecy in Daniel 9:27, as well as Daniel 11:30-31 and Daniel 12:11. In Daniel 11, a king from the north of Judea is described as showing …
Reinstituting Daily Sacrifices in Jerusalem
Commentary by Kim MyersThereThere are three significant events prophesied to occur before the return of Christ and the ushering in of the Millennium. One of these is the reinstitution of the daily sacrifices. The daily sacrifices must be restarted, and then they will be taken away, marking the beginning of the Tribulation. When the sacrifices are …
The Appointed Time of the Resurrection
Sermonette byThe time of Christ's return appears to be soon in the light of recent events. Watch for the gathering of armies around the future capital of the world.
The Book of Daniel (Part Eight)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe abomination of desolation, as described in Daniel 11:31, refers to the desecration of the great altar in Jerusalem by Antiochus IV Epiphanes, who offered swine's flesh upon it, an act of profound sacrilege against God. This event, occurring in 168 BC, marked a significant fulfillment of Daniel's prophecy, where Antiochus, …
The Book of Daniel (Part Six)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the book of Daniel, particularly in chapter 8, the vision of the ram and the goat reveals a future desolation of God's sanctuary, termed the abomination of desolation. This prophecy indicates that the sanctuary will suffer under the actions of a little horn, a ruler who emerges in the latter times of human misrule, after the …
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Five)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the context of Jesus Christ's return, as discussed in the gospel accounts, a significant sign is the 'abomination of desolation' mentioned in Matthew 24:15-16. This event, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, will stand in the holy place, signaling a critical moment. When this occurs, those in Judea are urged to flee to the …
What Happened Between the Testaments?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsDuring the Syrian Period (204-165 BC), a time of intense suffering for Judah, Antiochus Epiphanes, ruling from 175-164 BC, unleashed his hatred upon the Jews. As foretold in Daniel 11:28-31, his forces defiled the sanctuary fortress, took away the daily sacrifices, and placed there the abomination of desolation. In 167 BC, a …
Death, or Not A Hair of Your Head?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the discourse on the last days as recorded in Matthew 24, Jesus warns His disciples of a significant sign preceding the destruction of Jerusalem, known as the 'abomination of desolation.' He states that when they see this abomination, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place, those in Judea must flee to the …
Matthew (Part Thirty)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn Matthew 24:15-17, Jesus warns of a critical sign of the end times, stating, "Therefore when you see the 'abomination of desolation,' spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (whoever reads, let him understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let him who is on the housetop not go down …
Do You Really Know God?
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaThe Abomination of Desolation is introduced through Daniel 11:31, where forces defile the sanctuary fortress, halt the daily sacrifices, and set up the abomination of desolation. This event is historically identified with Antiochus Epiphanes, who on the 15th of Kislev in 168 BC stopped the daily sacrifice at the Temple, offered …
Matthew (Part Twenty-Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe passage under discussion does not address the topic of the 'Abomination of Desolation' at all. Instead, the material focuses on Matthew 16 and 17, tracing the disciples' mistaken perception of the Messiah as a conquering political king rather than a suffering servant, Peter's rebuke of Christ and Christ's response calling …
The Book of Daniel (Part Five)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe abomination of desolation surfaces within a broader discussion of Daniel's visions in chapters 7 and 8, which trace the succession of four Gentile world empires—Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome—culminating in the establishment of God's eternal Kingdom. This topic emerges specifically in connection with …
The Two Witnesses (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe discussion of the Abomination of Desolation arises directly out of the examination of Revelation 11:2, where Jesus Christ instructs John that the outer court of the temple is to be left out and not measured, for it has been given to the Gentiles, who will tread the holy city underfoot for forty-two months. This treading or …
Dystopia? Utopia?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe abomination of desolation appears as a pivotal sign marking the onset of the most severe phase of the coming dystopian period, drawn from Christ's own words in Mark 13:14-20, which reference Daniel the prophet's earlier prophecy. Jesus instructs that when this abomination is seen "standing where it ought not," those in Judea …
Whoever Loves and Practices a Lie
Sermon by Charles WhitakerIn Revelation 21:8, Christ lists three spiritual conditions and four behaviors, all of which He links to deceit and which will lead to the Lake of Fire.
Lacking Nothing (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsScarcity seems to redefine the value of everything, including tools, food, or sentimental objects. Utility trumps every other consideration.