The book of Daniel, like Revelation, is called an apocalypse, and in both Isaiah and Zecharias, there is also apocalyptic scenes and writings. And though they spoke of things that would occur within the lifetime of the Prophet, most spoke of the end times, and we are living in the end times! All prophecy has a time table? An appointed time by which the things foretold must occur! Daniel's apocalyptic writings were of both types, that being in his own time, and that which is occurring in our time. In his time, he told a powerful king that he would grovel like an animal before he died, and so he did! The Bible is unique in that, even the things which seem to make sense only for an ancient time before, have a way of coming back around, and happening again?
Apocalypse means unveiling. It is when wickedness is everywhere, and evil powers dominant! At times like these, God calls for an apocalypse as a way to cleanse the land. What it does, is expose the real situation, and makes clear the differences between good and evil! And, it provides a way for victory and righteousness to come again upon the earth! Apocalyptic writing uses symbols and figures, and God uses this literary form to convey His truth to the people!
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