Dan 9:27 | MHM | STEP | v. 27 : Gabriel says that the ruler will make a strong covenant with many for one week (seven years). In the middle of the week, he will stop sacrifices and offerings. Terrible things will happen, but in the end, God’s judgment will come upon the one who causes desolation. Summary : While Daniel prays for his people, God sends Gabriel to give him a message about the future. The prophecy of the seventy weeks tells when the Messiah will come, that he will die for others, and that Jerusalem will be destroyed again. But God also promises to finish the work of salvation and bring in everlasting righteousness. This prophecy shows that God is in control of history and that he answers the prayers of those who seek him with humble hearts.

‏ Daniel 9:27

v. 27: Gabriel says that the ruler will make a strong covenant with many for one week (seven years). In the middle of the week, he will stop sacrifices and offerings. Terrible things will happen, but in the end, God’s judgment will come upon the one who causes desolation.

Summary: While Daniel prays for his people, God sends Gabriel to give him a message about the future. The prophecy of the seventy weeks tells when the Messiah will come, that he will die for others, and that Jerusalem will be destroyed again. But God also promises to finish the work of salvation and bring in everlasting righteousness. This prophecy shows that God is in control of history and that he answers the prayers of those who seek him with humble hearts.