Daniels Most Troubling Vision

THE TRUTH ABOUT SATAN’S SERVANT

Daniel 8:27

²⁷ I, Daniel, was worn out. I lay exhausted for several days. Then I got up and went about the king’s business. I was appalled by the vision; it was beyond understanding.

Daniel 8:23-27

²³ “And in the latter time of their kingdom,
When the transgressors have reached their fullness,
A king shall arise,
Having fierce ^[a]features,
Who understands sinister schemes.
²⁴ His power shall be mighty, but not by his own power;
He shall destroy ^[b]fearfully,
And shall prosper and thrive;
He shall destroy the mighty, and also the holy people.

²⁵ “Through his cunning
He shall cause deceit to prosper under his ^[c]rule;
And he shall exalt himself in his heart.
He shall destroy many in their prosperity.
He shall even rise against the Prince of princes;
But he shall be broken without human ^[d]means.

²⁶ “And the vision of the evenings and mornings
Which was told is true;
Therefore seal up the vision,
For it refers to many days in the future.”

²⁷ And I, Daniel, fainted and was sick for days; afterward I arose and went about the king’s business. I was ^[e]astonished by the vision, but no one understood it.

 

Because the time is short and we need to hear the truth.

This man who will be known as the Antichrist will be powerful, deceitful, intelligent, brutal, ruthless and efficient.

 

1. THE APPEARANCE OF SATAN’S SERVANT (vv. 23)
2. The Condition Of The World
3. The Corruption Of Religion

Since the New Testament was written for and about believers, it makes since to conclude that this falling away will be apparent in churches and denominations which operate under the umbrella of Christianity.

1. The Completion Of The Church
2. THE ABILITIES OF SATAN’S SERVANT (v. 23b)
3. He Will Be A Man Of Popularity – (Rev. 6:2)

The world stage is set for the appearance of such a man! He will be popular!

1. He Will Be A Man Of Peace – (Rev. 6:2)

It can be clearly seen that our world is looking for such a leader.

The world is tired of war!

The world will readily embrace a man with a message of peace.

1. He Will Be A Man Of Prosperity – (Dan. 11:43; Rev. 13:16-17).

The Antichrist will eventually control the wealth of the world.

He will bring prosperity to those who have lived in poverty.

I am convinced that the Antichrist will bring an end to world hunger.

This is one area of this rule that will bring him lasting success. People like to prosper! Just look at America!

1. He Will Be A Man Of Power – (Rev. 13:7-8) These verses tell us that Antichrist will eventually rule the entire world.

III. THE ABOMINATIONS OF SATAN’S SERVANT (vv. 24-25b)

1. He Will Attack The People Of God – (Dan. 7:25)
2. He Will Attack The Prince Of God – (Dan. 8:25)
3. He Will Attack The Place Of God – (Dan. 8:25; Dan. 11:36-37; Dan. 9:27; 2 Thess. 2:4; Matt. 24:15)
4. THE AFFLICTIONS OF SATAN’S SERVANT (v. 25c)
5. It Will Be Sudden – (Dan 8:25)

Defeat is sure for the Antichrist.

1. It Will Be Serious – Notice that Rev. 19:20 says that Antichrist will enter the Lake of Fire alive!

When Daniel looked into these things, he fainted and became ill.

He was a godly man!

What effect do these words have on your heart?