How does Daniel 7:22 connect with Revelation's depiction of God's kingdom? The Promise in Daniel 7:22: Judgment and Kingdom Transfer “until the Ancient of Days came and judgment was rendered in favor of the saints of the Most High, and the time came when the saints possessed the kingdom.” • The verse presents a literal moment in history when God (“the Ancient of Days”) sits in court, pronounces judgment against the beastly powers, and hands real authority over to His faithful people. • It establishes three pillars later echoed in Revelation: divine courtroom judgment, defeat of a blasphemous world power, and the saints’ reception of a worldwide kingdom. Echoes in Revelation: The Same Story Expanded • Divine Courtroom – Revelation 4:2–3: John sees “One seated on the throne,” the heavenly counterpart to Daniel’s Ancient of Days. – Revelation 5:1–10: The Lamb receives the scroll, formally enacting God’s verdicts. • Judgment of the Beast – Revelation 13 describes the final “beast” that mirrors Daniel’s fourth beast. – Revelation 19:19–21: The beast is captured and thrown alive into the lake of fire, fulfilling Daniel 7:11–12. • Kingdom Given to the Saints – Revelation 5:9-10: “You have made them to be a kingdom and priests… and they will reign on the earth.” – Revelation 11:15: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” – Revelation 20:4-6: Tribulation overcomers “came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.” – Revelation 22:5: “They will reign forever and ever,” echoing Daniel’s everlasting dominion. A Literal Timeline Linking Daniel and Revelation 1. Tribulation & Rise of the Final Beast (Revelation 13) 2. Heavenly Court Convenes (Revelation 4–5) 3. Judgments Unleashed (Revelation 6–18) 4. Beast Destroyed (Revelation 19) → Matches Daniel 7:11 5. Kingdom Granted to the Saints—Millennial Reign (Revelation 20:4-6) → Matches Daniel 7:22 6. Eternal State: New Heaven & Earth (Revelation 21–22) → Everlasting dominion promised in Daniel 7:27 Why the Connection Matters for Us • Confidence: God’s verdict is already decided; evil powers have an expiration date. • Endurance: Like Daniel and John, believers endure present pressure knowing a literal, future reign awaits. • Identity: We are destined not merely to survive but to rule with Christ—motivating holiness and service now. |
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