I. Daniel didn't understand the vision of 2300 Days Daniel 8:26,27
 A. He connected it to the seventy years Daniel 9:2
 B. He prayed... Daniel 9:3,4
  1. He made confession. Daniel 9:5-19
  2. We need to confess to have our prayers answered. 1 John 1:9; Proverbs 28:13; Psalm 66:18.

 C. His prayer answered. Daniel 9:20-23

II. The Angel Explains
 A. Seventy weeks are determined (cut off) upon thy people and holy city, 490 years. Ezekiel 4:6; Numbers 14:34.
  1. They began in 457 BC.
   a. Decree of Artaxerxes. Daniel 9:25 Ezra 6:14; Ezra 7:7.
  2. They culminated in 34 AD. 1 John 1:9;

 B. They were divided. Daniel 9:3,4
  1. Seven weeks to restore temple - 49 years. - 408 BC.
  2. 62 weeks - to the messiah - 434 years. 27 AD.
  3. 1 week - Jes time extended to Messiah's dath - 7 years. 34 AD.
  4. Messiah cut off - midst of week - 31 AD.

 C. To finish the transgression - to fill it up.
  1. House left desolate. Luke 13:34,35
  2. Destroyed. Luke 19:41-44

 D. Make and end of sins. - Messiah's death.
  1. House left desolate. Isaiah 53:5
  2. We are made free of sin - both power and guilt. John 8:32

 E. Make reconciliation for iniquity.
  1. We were alienated by sin. Isaiah 59:2
  2. We were reconciled by Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:18

 F. Bring in everlasting righteousness.
  1. He saves to the uttermost. Hebrews 7:25
  2. He was holy, harmless, undefiled. Hebrews 7:26

 G. Seal up the vision and prophecy.
  1. Refers to heavenly sanctuary.
  2. Fulfillment of prophecy.

III. Israel's House Would Be Left Desolate.
 A. God offers repentance and forgiveness now. Matthew 23:38;
 B. If we reject His mercy, we shall suffer desolation as did God's people of old.

Many misinterpret scriptures thinking that Israel will be restored. It is spiritual Israel that will be restored to God. Today we see the contrast of Israel of old that rejected Christ to Israel of today who accept him.

Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto me all ye who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

But we are free to choose, but our decision will make the difference in where we spend eternity. Amos 11:12