Module 7 Flashcards
What did Daniel do for three weeks before receiving a vision?
Daniel mourned and fasted for three weeks
This act of mourning and fasting signifies Daniel’s deep concern and desire for divine revelation.
What was the appearance of the angel that Daniel saw?
Clothed in linen, belt of fine gold, body like a precious stone, face like lightning, eyes like torches, arms and legs like shining bronze, words like a multitude
The angel’s majestic description emphasizes his divine nature and authority.
Who was the only person to see the vision that Daniel experienced?
Daniel was the only one that saw this vision
This indicates that the vision was meant specifically for Daniel and not for others present.
What was the angel sent to do after Daniel prayed?
To give Daniel answers about what would happen to the house of Israel
The angel’s mission highlights the connection between prayer and divine response.
Who assisted the angel in battling the prince of Persia?
The archangel Michael assisted him
This indicates the ongoing spiritual warfare between angelic and demonic forces.
What do Daniel chapters 11 and 12 cover?
Prophecies about the rise and fall of empires before Christ’s birth and end times prophecies
These chapters require a deep understanding of both prophecy and historical context.
What significant historical figure is associated with the rise of Greece in Daniel’s prophecy?
Alexander the Great
Alexander is noted for creating a vast empire that would later be divided after his death.
Who were the kings mentioned that would rise in the north and south?
Ptolemy of Egypt and Seleucus of Syria
Their dynasties played crucial roles in the conflicts described in the prophecies.
What did Antiochus IV do according to the angel’s prophecy?
He would fight the king of the south but would not defeat him, his army would be destroyed, and he would defile the temple
Antiochus IV is often viewed as a foreshadowing of the Antichrist in biblical prophecy.
Fill in the blank: The Antichrist will magnify himself above all and honor the god of _______.
fortresses
This highlights the Antichrist’s blasphemous nature and his elevation of power over traditional deities.
What would happen at the time of the end according to the angel?
The archangel Michael would arise to protect Israel, leading to a time of great trouble
This indicates a significant spiritual event related to Israel’s destiny.
What did the angel instruct Daniel to do with the prophecies?
Seal these prophecies into the book until the end times
This suggests that the understanding of these prophecies would be revealed in the future.
Who declared that God commanded him to build a temple in Jerusalem?
Cyrus, the king of Persia
Cyrus’s decree fulfilled biblical prophecy regarding the return of the Jewish exiles.
How many vessels were returned to Jerusalem from Babylon?
5,400 vessels
The return of these vessels was significant for the reconstruction of the temple.
How many people returned to Judah after the exile?
42,360 people
This number signifies the community’s effort to restore their homeland and religious practices.
What did Jeshua and Zerubbabel build upon returning to Jerusalem?
An altar to God for burnt offerings
This act was crucial for reinstating worship and sacrifices in the newly rebuilt temple.
What was the emotional response of the people when the temple’s foundation was laid?
The people shouted with joy, but many wept in mourning
This reflects the mixed emotions of hope and loss regarding the temple’s reconstruction.
