The end times with Revd Dr Peter Hatton – Daniel E6

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What is apocalyptic literature and are we living in the end times?
Revd Dr Peter Hatton joins us again and we discuss apocalyptic literature and references to the end times in the book of Daniel. We look at the non-linear treatment of time by exploring the repetition and cyclical nature of events in the book. We consider the cycles of success, sin and failure in Daniel alongside the cycles of sin and deliverance recounted in the book of Judges.

Turning to the historical context of the book, we discuss the rule of Antiochus IV Epiphanes and the Maccabean revolt. We consider the use of numbers in the book and how they indicate God’s sovereignty and perfect timing.

We ask whether we’re living in the end times and finish by emphasising the messages of hope and encouragement in the book and the ultimate victory it points to in the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Timestamps

• (00:00) - Intro
• (00:38) - What is apocalyptic literature?
• (02:20) - Is Daniel apocalyptic or wisdom literature?
• (03:30) - Daniel’s insight into both present and future events
• (06:45) - Prophecy about successive empires
• (07:55) - Time is not linear in Daniel
• (10:20) - God's linear progression from Eden to the resurrection
• (12:45) - Antiochus Epiphanes and the Maccabean revolt
• (16:30) - God alone knows the time of the end
• (18:23) - Numbers in Daniel: do they tell us when the end will come?
• (21:14) - All things will be made new
• (22:42) - Are we living in the end times?
• (24:37) - Where is our hope?
• (26:52) - The great spiritual battle
• (28:32) - Seeing Jesus' victory in Daniel
• (32:17) - How can we be encouraged by this?

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