After Alexander's death, his generals carved out kingdoms of their own. From the resultant wars, two major powers emerged: Ptolemaic Egypt and Seleucid Syria.

Scattered within the Bible's pages are clues about the Beast, but one stands out: his frequent connection with war.

In the Old Testament, 'abomination' is often synonymous with 'idol.' Daniel's original prophecy (Daniel 12:11; 9:27) has more than one fulfillment.

Before Christ's return, the Two Witnesses must appear, the Beast and False Prophet must arise, and daily animal sacrifices must be re-instituted in Jerusalem.

Several types of the abomination of desolation have occurred in history, including the desecration of the temple by Antiochus Epiphanes and the Roman legions.

The Inter-Testamental period, approximately 400 years between the time of Malachi and Matthew, was a time of intense political and intellectual fermentation.

The 1,290-day and 1,335-day time periods refer to events that will happen in this generation. Each period begins with a significant prophetic event.

The books of Zechariah and Malachi create a bridge to the New Testament and the coming of the Son of Man.

We need to emulate Daniel by faithfully studying and praying for understanding, asking God for what He has promised and for His will to be done.

Why do the many churches disagree about what the Bible says? Have you ever proved whether it is the authoritative Word of the Creator God?

The King of the South (Daniel 11:40) might be a confederation of Arabic/Islamic nations continually at war with the people of Israel.

We can know for sure that we know Him intimately by keeping His commandments and practicing loving kindnesses.

Haggai received the last two prophecies on the same day. Haggai 2:10 and 20 identify that day as the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, called Kislev.

Paul urged that we get our focus more balanced, emphasizing love over prophetic correctness, not remaining indifferent to what Christ deemed important.