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The sanctuary in which the Ten Commandments reside is the inner
sanctum; it is the holy of holies, which is a heart converted in love, and a
mind that knows the relativity of God to man. Within this sanctuary, there
is no conflict because peace abounds. It is a human heart rich in the Spirit
of God, and fulfills a Divine desire that is God’s Plan For Man and man’s
destiny. The holy temple today is intended to be a place where the Spirit of
God dwells. This temple of Jerusalem is rebuilt, but not of stone or mortar.
The holy temple is the Holy of Holies or inner sanctum within a person(s),
for therein resides the true value of the prophetic words. When accepted or
recognized, those who know fulfill the Will of God, as the word of God has
stated.
Daniel’s Vision
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For Today
[Jesus said, let the reader understand]
In the lion’s den, Daniel remained faithful, because even though the beasts
surrounded him they could not harm him. Prophecies of Daniel are
essential for our understanding today, as the son of man is surrounded. The
book of Daniel is especially important, because Jesus referred to Daniel in
Matthew 24 stating,
“ l e t t he r eade r unde r s t and” .
The book of Daniel gives
an account of a normal young man who clings to his faith despite extreme
pressures, and encourages the Jewish people. But, like other books in the
Old Testament, they symbolize individual lives that portray a precise role in
their time, but are fulfilled in another time and in similar ways; such is the
true value of prophecy.
The Dead Sea Scrolls discovered in caves near Qumran in 1947 authenticate
the original book of Daniel and the documented prophecy. Daniel speaks of
kings, a ruling authority, and a hidden agenda. It doesn’t just address the
politics of that day; his words clearly address the spiritual reality of similar