A complex prophecy, but still knowable.
A prophecy unlike the other prophecies.
Let's establish what we do know and work from there.
- Dan 11:33 - martyrdom.
- Dan 11:36 - exalt/magnify himself.
36 - speak marvelous things against God.
36 - time determined upon him.
37 - not regard the God of his fathers.
37 - nor desire of women.
38 - honor w/ gold, silver & precious things.
39 - cause them to rule over many.
39 - divide the land for gain.
45 - he shall come to his end, and none shall help him.
North - religious power=Papacy.
- Sides of the North
South - athiest.
- What two powers fought throughout the Dark Ages?
- Egypt - "who is this god that I should serve him?"