How does Daniel 7:14 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20? The King’s Universal Authority - Daniel 7:14: “And dominion was given Him, glory and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.” - Matthew 28:18: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.” - Both passages center on one glorious reality: absolute, God-bestowed authority. • Daniel foresees the Son of Man receiving that authority. • Jesus declares He now possesses it after His resurrection. • Philippians 2:9-11 echoes the same transfer: Christ is exalted so “every knee should bow.” A Kingdom for Every Nation - Daniel: “the people of every nation and language should serve Him.” - Matthew: “make disciples of all nations.” • Daniel anticipates global worship; Jesus commands global disciple-making. • Acts 1:8 extends the reach “to the ends of the earth.” • Revelation 7:9 shows the final fulfillment: a multitude from “every nation, tribe, people, and tongue.” An Everlasting Dominion and an Age-Long Mission - Daniel: “His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away.” - Matthew 28:20: “I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” • The mission endures because the Kingdom endures. • Christ’s continual presence guarantees the Church’s perseverance until His eternal reign is openly revealed (Revelation 11:15). Prophecy Realized in the Person of Jesus 1. Vision: Daniel sees the Son of Man receiving the kingdom. 2. Incarnation: Jesus frequently uses the title “Son of Man,” identifying Himself with Daniel’s figure (Matthew 26:64). 3. Resurrection: The decisive moment when the Father publicly vindicates the Son and confers “all authority.” 4. Commission: Jesus immediately channels that authority into a task—disciple the nations—so they can enter the foretold Kingdom. Practical Implications for Today - Every act of evangelism is participation in the prophetic plan God announced centuries earlier. - Confidence: Christ’s universal authority underwrites every step of obedience. - Urgency: The nations belong to Jesus by right; we go to gather what is already His (Psalm 2:8). - Perseverance: Because His dominion is everlasting, setbacks are temporary; the outcome is certain. Living in the Overlap - We stand between the proclamation (“All authority…”) and the consummation (“His kingdom… will never be destroyed”). - Our role: • Go—cross cultural, linguistic, and geographic barriers. • Baptize—publicly identify new believers with the Triune God. • Teach—form obedient followers who reflect the Kingdom’s values. - His promise: Unbroken presence until every prophetic detail reaches completion. |
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