Daniel 9:24 24 Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.
Regarding "seal up the vision and prophecy", Young writes:
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Daniel 9 outline:
1.Daniel had the right promise (vs. 1 -2)
1.1 Daniel was well read in the Law and the Prophets (v. 2)
1.2 He knew Jeremiah’s seventieth year was approaching. Jer. 25:11 (v. 2)
2.Daniel had the right attitude (vs. 3 – 15)
2.1 Daniel humbled himself before God (vs. 3)
2.2 Daniel confessed the sin of “all Israel” (vs. 4 – 15)
3.Daniel had the right theology (vs. 16 – 19)
3.1 Daniel confessed that all righteousness belongs to God (v. 16)
3.2 Daniel appealed to God’s sovereign will (vs. 17 – 19)
4.Daniel had the right message (vs. 20 – 27)
4.1 Daniel was visited by Gabriel so that he would have understanding of the prophecy (vs. 21 – 22)
4.2 The command of what will happen in the prophecy in vs. 24-27 (v. 23)
4.3 The restoration of the people would lead to the coming of the Messiah (v. 24 - 25)
4.4 The Messiah will die (v. 26)
4.5 Jerusalem will be judged (v. 26)
4.6 Messiah will confirm the New Covenant (v. 27)
4.7 Messiah will put an end to the need for sacrifice (v. 27)
Conclusion and application: There is no need to fear the future. It is not uncertain, nor is God's purpose for His church. The time for sacrifice and OT prophecy to be fulfilled is past, the time of promise is here, and our future with Christ is secure.
Regarding "seal up the vision and prophecy", Young writes:
This may not be revelatory to those who have never been a dispensationalist, but for those of you who have abandoned dispensational theology, Young provides a solid exegetical argument as to what "seal up vision and prophecy" means. It refers to the fulfillment of OT prophecy, but in no way negates NT prophecy that is yet to take place. This was an "Aha!" moment for me.NT prophecy and its fulfillment are yet to be sealed up. Hence, Keil believes that this prophecy is to be fulfilled in the future.
However, the particular description herein chosen very clearly refers to the OT period. Vision was a technical name for revelation given to the OP prophets (c.f. Isa. 1:1, Amos 1:1, etc.) The prophet was the one through whom this vision was revealed to the people. The two words, vision and prophet, therefore, serve to designate the prophetic revelation of the OT period. This revelation was of a temporary, preparatory, typical nature. It pointed forward to the coming of Him who was the great Prophet (Deut. 18:15). When Christ came, there was no further need of prophetic revelation in the OT sense.
This fifth clause seems to stand over the second, for completing sin. When sin is brought to an end by the appearance of the Messiah, so prophecy, which had predicted His coming and His saving work, is no longer needed. It has fulfilled its task and is therefore sealed up.
Edward J. Young "Daniel" (Geneva Series of Commentaries), Banner of Truth Publishing
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Daniel 9 outline:
1.Daniel had the right promise (vs. 1 -2)
1.1 Daniel was well read in the Law and the Prophets (v. 2)
1.2 He knew Jeremiah’s seventieth year was approaching. Jer. 25:11 (v. 2)
2.Daniel had the right attitude (vs. 3 – 15)
2.1 Daniel humbled himself before God (vs. 3)
2.2 Daniel confessed the sin of “all Israel” (vs. 4 – 15)
3.Daniel had the right theology (vs. 16 – 19)
3.1 Daniel confessed that all righteousness belongs to God (v. 16)
3.2 Daniel appealed to God’s sovereign will (vs. 17 – 19)
4.Daniel had the right message (vs. 20 – 27)
4.1 Daniel was visited by Gabriel so that he would have understanding of the prophecy (vs. 21 – 22)
4.2 The command of what will happen in the prophecy in vs. 24-27 (v. 23)
4.3 The restoration of the people would lead to the coming of the Messiah (v. 24 - 25)
4.4 The Messiah will die (v. 26)
4.5 Jerusalem will be judged (v. 26)
4.6 Messiah will confirm the New Covenant (v. 27)
4.7 Messiah will put an end to the need for sacrifice (v. 27)
Conclusion and application: There is no need to fear the future. It is not uncertain, nor is God's purpose for His church. The time for sacrifice and OT prophecy to be fulfilled is past, the time of promise is here, and our future with Christ is secure.
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