6.3- Discussion of Daniel 8 verses 24-27.

>>> Verse 24: “Not by his own power”; this is because the dragon gives him the power. See Rev. 13 verse 2: “The beast looked like a leopard, with feet like a bear's feet and a mouth like a lion's mouth. The dragon gave the beast his own power, his throne, and his vast authority”.  Note: Also we are capable of being strong in the power of our Lord and not in our own power. See Ephesians 6 verse 10: “Finally, build up your strength in union with the Lord and by means of his mighty power”. What Satan is for the godless to their destruction, is God for his people to their salvation.

>>> Verse 25: It says here that because he is sneaky, he will succeed in his devious ways. In Revelation 6 verse 2 it says: “I looked, and there was a white horse. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown. He rode out as a conqueror to conquer”.  This shows the false peace: a white horse coming from the same stable as the other three horses bringing wars and destruction. A white horse gives the impression to be peaceful……But suddenly the truth is revealed. See also 1 Thessalonians 5 verse 3: “When people say, “Everything is quiet and safe, “then suddenly destruction will hit them! It will come as suddenly as the pains that come upon a woman in labor, and people will not escape”.

… But he will but he will be destroyed without the use of any human power. See 2 Thessalonians 2, verse 8: “Then the Wicked One will be revealed, but when the Lord Jesus comes, He will kill him with the breath from his mouth and destroy him with His dazzling presence”. Also see Dan. 2 verse 44: “At the time of those rulers the God of heaven will establish a kingdom that will never end. It will never be conquered, but will completely destroy all those empires and then last forever”, Dan. 7: 26, 27, Rev. 17 verse 14: “They will fight against the Lamb; but the Lamb, together with his called, chosen, and faithful followers, will defeat them, because he is Lord of lords and King of kings” and more texts in the bible that refer to this such as: Rev. 19: 11-16, Psalms 2, Zech. 14: 5.

>>> Verse 26: Extra attention is given to the vision about the evening and morning sacrifices. For Daniel this time is still far away because it says: “…because it will be a long time before it does come true”. However for us it is thought to be very near.

>>> Verse 27: The depression of Daniel is very understandable, because it concerns his own people.