Seventy Weeks

This lesson explores how Daniel 9:24 connects to Jesus.

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Old Testament

Daniel 9:24

Seventy 'sevens' are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness.

New Testament

Luke 21:24

They will fall by the sword and will be taken as prisoners to all the nations. Jerusalem will be trampled on by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

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Alfred Edersheim

The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX

Naz. 32b — seventy weeks until second Temple destroyed; Messianic timing

Quick Check

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

Which New Testament passage fulfills this prophecy in this lesson?

Part 2 - Fill In The Blank

Fill in the blank: The Old Testament prophecy for this lesson is ____.

Why This Matters

Daniel received God's precise timeline for finishing transgression and bringing everlasting righteousness. Jesus pointed to Jerusalem's fate as part of this prophetic clock — the times of the Gentiles marking the countdown to His return.

Reflection

Lord, the kingdom You promised in Daniel 9:24 is breaking in through Luke 21:24. Make me a faithful citizen of that kingdom today.