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Reinstituting Daily Sacrifices in Jerusalem
Commentary by Kim MyersThe prophecy in Daniel 8:14 concerning the 2300 days, which translates to 1150 days of morning and evening sacrifices, was historically fulfilled by Antiochus Epiphanes as a forerunner of future events. This period points to a time when the daily sacrifices are disrupted, a pattern that will repeat in the end times. In Daniel 12:11, it is foretold that the daily sacrifices will be stopped by the anti-Christ for 1290 days, marking a period of over 3 1/2 years during the Tribulation. The expectation is that these sacrifices will be instituted for 3 1/2 years during a deceptive time of peace, as mentioned in Jeremiah 8:11, before they are taken away, signaling the start of the Tribulation. The seriousness of some Jews in Israel today to reinstate these sacrifices, despite opposition from Jewish authorities in Jerusalem, underscores the urgency of these prophetic events. They have even constructed a portable altar weighing 4 1/2 tons, demonstrating their determination. God calls us to watch for such signs, as emphasized in Mark 13:32-33, not to save ourselves physically, but to prepare spiritually and draw closer to Him as these prophecies begin to unfold.
Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen (Part Five)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe must avoid forgetting the connection between past and present, especially as our forebears had to battle outer and inner enemies of God's truth.
The Book of Daniel (Part Six)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the prophecy of Daniel 8, a significant vision concerning the "2300 days" is revealed, tied to the latter times of human misrule. This vision, described as the "evenings and mornings," does not refer to literal 24-hour days but to the daily sacrifices offered twice each day, totaling 2300 sacrifices over a period of 1150 days. At the end of this period, the sanctuary is to be cleansed or declared right. Historically, this prophecy saw a partial fulfillment during the time of Antiochus Epiphanes from 167-164 BC, when 2300 sacrifices ceased for 1150 days, serving as a type of a greater future fulfillment. In the latter days, the complete fulfillment will extend to 1290 days, as noted in Daniel 12, when the daily sacrifice is again taken away and the abomination of desolation is set up. This future event, involving a coming world dictator who will speak blasphemy and persecute God's people, indicates that the trampling of the sanctuary and the suspension of sacrifices are yet to occur. The prophecy clarifies that the sanctuary in question cannot be in heaven, as no mortal power, not even satan, can cast down God's throne or interrupt the work of Jesus Christ there. Thus, the vision of the 2300 evenings and mornings remains a dual prophecy, with its ultimate fulfillment still ahead in the end times.