He will confirm a covenant with many for one ‘seven.’ In the middle of the ‘seven’ he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And at the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him.
Daniel 9:27
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Today’s Devotional
In this verse, the prophet Daniel shares a prophetic vision that speaks of a future covenant and a final “week” or “seven” – a reference to a period of seven years. The prophecy is considered by many scholars to be a reference to the coming of the Messiah and the events leading up to the end times.
Daniel’s vision speaks of a time when the covenant between God and His people would be confirmed, and the sacrificial system would come to an end. This prophecy aligns with the life and mission of Jesus, who established a new covenant through His death and resurrection, making the need for sacrificial offerings obsolete.
As believers today, we can find hope and assurance in the knowledge that God has a divine plan for human history. We can also take comfort in the fact that Jesus, as the fulfillment of this prophecy, has established a new covenant that offers us forgiveness and eternal life.
Time to reflect
As you reflect on Daniel 9:27 and the prophecy of the final week, consider the following questions:
- How does understanding the fulfillment of this prophecy in Jesus impact your faith and trust in God’s divine plan for human history?
- In what ways can you grow in your understanding and appreciation of the new covenant established by Jesus?
- How can you share the message of hope and assurance found in this prophecy with others?
Prayer Of The Day
Lord God, we thank You for the prophetic words of Daniel that point to the coming of the Messiah and the establishment of a new covenant. We are grateful for Your divine plan for human history and the knowledge that Jesus has fulfilled these prophecies through His life, death, and resurrection.
Help us to grow in our understanding and appreciation of the new covenant and the hope it offers us. Empower us to share this message of hope and assurance with others, so that they too may experience the forgiveness and eternal life found in Jesus Christ.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Strengthening Faith
- Study the prophecies of Daniel and their fulfillment in the life and mission of Jesus to deepen your understanding of God’s divine plan for human history.
- Reflect on the significance of the new covenant established by Jesus and how it impacts your daily life as a believer.
- Share the message of hope found in Daniel’s prophecy and the new covenant with others through personal conversations, Bible studies, or other means of outreach.
Today Wisdom
Daniel 9:27 offers a glimpse into God’s divine plan for human history and the fulfillment of prophecy through the life and mission of Jesus Christ. As believers, we can take comfort in the knowledge that God’s plan is unfolding according to His perfect will and that the new covenant established by Jesus offers us forgiveness, hope, and eternal life.
