Daniel 12:1-13, NIV
Michael, the great prince is mentioned here….who protects your people vs 1. Is he the archangel?
Interesting here it mentions..name written in the book as in book of Revelation -vs 1.
But at that time your people-everyone whose name is found written in the book-will be delivered. Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt. Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever vs 2-3.
But you, Daniel, close up and seal the words of the scroll until the time of the end vs 4.
Observation (Obs): in the book of Revelation mentions about who is worthy to break the seals and open the scroll? Revelation 5:1-10.
Vs 9 mentions many willbe purified, made spotless and refined, but the wicked will continue to be wicked.
Daniel…will rest…will rise to receive your allotted unheritance vs 13.
Daniel 12:1-4,9-10, GNB extract
[1]The angel wearing linen clothes said, “At that time the great angel Michael, who guards your people, will appear. Then there will be a time of troubles, the worst since nations first came into existence. When that time comes, all the people of your nation whose names are written in God’s book will be saved.
[2]Many of those who have already died will live again: some will enjoy eternal life, and some will suffer eternal disgrace.
[3]The wise leaders will shine with all the brightness of the sky. And those who have taught many people to do what is right will shine like the stars for ever.”
[4]He said to me, “And now, Daniel, close the book and put a seal on it until the end of the world. Meanwhile, many people will waste their efforts trying to understand what is happening.”
[9]He answered, “You must go now, Daniel, because these words are to be kept secret and hidden until the end comes.
[10]Many people will be purified. Those who are wicked will not understand but will go on being wicked; only those who are wise will understand.
Daniel 12:1-4,13
[1]The angel wearing linen clothes said, “At that time the great angel Michael, who guards your people, will appear. Then there will be a time of troubles, the worst since nations first came into existence. When that time comes, all the people of your nation whose names are written in God’s book will be saved.
[2]Many of those who have already died will live again: some will enjoy eternal life, and some will suffer eternal disgrace.
[3]The wise leaders will shine with all the brightness of the sky. And those who have taught many people to do what is right will shine like the stars for ever.”
[4]He said to me, “And now, Daniel, close the book and put a seal on it until the end of the world. Meanwhile, many people will waste their efforts trying to understand what is happening.”
[13]“And you, Daniel, be faithful to the end. Then you will die, but you will rise to receive your reward at the end of time.”
Luke 1:1-17, NIV
…first were eye-witnesses and servants of the word vs 2.
Luke carefully investigated everything from the beginning, ot seened good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilius (Roman Official?)….may know the certainty of tbe things you have been taught vs 4.
Characters here: Zechariah, Elizabeth, angel
Background: events leading to John the Baptist birth. Elizabeth barren. Angel appeared before Zechariah…your wife will bear you a son…vs 13.