Who. What. When. I don’t know.

Those are not just three of the infielder’s from Abbott and Costello’s famous ‘Who’s on First?’ skit. They are also three important questions to ask in Daniel 12. When will the end be? What will the outcome be? And who will guarantee it?

Wonderfully for us, “I don’t know” is not our final answer. Indeed, while mystery shrouds the answer to these questions for Daniel. In the fulness of time, we can see how these answers have been, are being, and will be answered in the person and work of Christ—the Son of Man envisioned in Daniel 7:13–14 and the One raised from the dead as Daniel 12:1–3 promises.

Pulling all of this together, as we finish Daniel we will see what God is doing in history—past, present, and future. And just like we have seen throughout, the main point is less about when future events will occur, but who is bringing them about. Indeed, we will see what God in Christ has done for those who believe in him and why that is such good news. (‘Why’ is also Abbott and Costello’s Leftfielder – and you really should watch their skit, if you’ve never seen it before — Proverbs 17:22).
More importantly, as you prepare for Sunday, please read Daniel 12 and consider why we have spent our time focusing in Daniel on the WHO and WHAT more than the WHEN.

As God permits, I look forward to seeing you Sunday and finishing Daniel together.

For His Glory and your joy,
Pastor David

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Discussion & Response Questions for Daniel 12

1. What has been the most interesting or encouraging truth you’ve learned in our study of Daniel?
2. How has the focus on Christ as the fulfillment of Daniel helped you? Or been different than previous studies of Daniel?
3. What is theological triage? And how does OBC prioritize various doctrines (i.e., the millennium)?
4. Who is speaking to Daniel in Daniel 12? How do we know?
5. What does the speaker say? What promises are found in these verses? How do they apply to Christ? And to us in Christ?
6. How does the question about when the end will come get answered? How is this like Acts 1:5–8? What does this teach about seeking the timing of the end?
7. What is God’s final word to Daniel? Why is this encouraging to you?
8. What lingering questions do you have about Daniel? Or Daniel 12?
9. Encourage your community group members to read the five chapters of 1 Peter.