◄ Daniel 9:26 ►
Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Daniel 9:26? 2. How does Daniel 9:26 foreshadow the coming of the Messiah? 3. What does "anointed one will be cut off" signify in Daniel 9:26? 4. How does Daniel 9:26 connect to Isaiah 53's prophecy of suffering? 5. How should the prophecy in Daniel 9:26 influence our faith in Christ? 6. What lessons from Daniel 9:26 can guide us in times of tribulation? 7. What does "the Anointed One will be cut off" in Daniel 9:26 signify? 8. How does Daniel 9:26 relate to the prophecy of the Messiah's coming? 9. What historical events align with the destruction mentioned in Daniel 9:26? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Daniel 9? 11. What do the seventy sevens in Daniel 9 mean? 12. What do the seventy weeks of Daniel signify? 13. Mark 13 strongly predicts imminent tribulation; how do we explain the apparent delay or non-occurrence of these end-time events from a historical perspective? 14. Revelation 6:3–4—How can one validate the prediction of worldwide warfare, given the continuous presence of conflict throughout history? Discussion Questions 1. How does the prophecy of the Anointed One being "cut off" deepen your understanding of Jesus' sacrifice? 2. In what ways can the destruction of the city and sanctuary serve as a warning for us today? 3. How do the themes of war and desolation in Daniel 9:26 relate to the spiritual battles we face in our lives? 4. What practical steps can you take to live with an eternal perspective, in light of the prophecies in Daniel? 5. How can the hope of Christ's return influence your daily decisions and interactions with others? Daniel 9 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Daniel's understanding of the prophecies of Jeremiah inspire your approach to studying and interpreting the Bible? 2. Discuss the significance of Daniel's confession for personal and national sins. How can this be applied in your life? 3. How does Daniel's prayer reflect his understanding of God's character? 4. What is the importance of the angel Gabriel's visitation to Daniel's prayer? 5. Discuss the implications of the prophecy of Seventy 'sevens'. How does it relate to God's redemptive plan? 6. How does God's response to Daniel's prayer challenge your perception of divine communication? 7. How can you apply Daniel's approach to prayer and repentance in your personal life? 8. How does God's righteousness manifest in His judgment against Israel? 9. Daniel was in a position of influence in Babylon. How can we use our positions in society to intercede for others, as Daniel did? 10. Why do you think Daniel considered it important to confess the sins of his people in addition to his personal sins? 11. What can you learn about the nature of prophecy and its fulfillment from the prophecy of Seventy 'sevens'? 12. How does this chapter inspire you to trust in God's plan, even in the midst of difficult circumstances? 13. What parallels can be drawn between the exile of the Israelites and spiritual exile today? 14. How do you see the theme of God's mercy and faithfulness played out in this chapter? 15. What does Daniel's immediate prayer response to understanding prophecy tell you about his faith? 16. How does the prophecy of the Anointed One point to the coming of Jesus Christ? 17. How would you handle a situation where you find yourself in a place of influence but also in a place of captivity, as Daniel did in Babylon? 18. Can you identify a time in your life when you felt a deep call to intercession like Daniel? What was the outcome? 19. What can you learn from Daniel 9 about the importance of understanding the times and seasons we live in according to the Bible? 20. Daniel prayed with a deep understanding of God's character and promises. How can this shape your personal prayer life? Links Daniel 9:26 NIV Daniel 9:26 NLT Daniel 9:26 ESV Daniel 9:26 NASB Daniel 9:26 KJV Daniel 9:26 Commentaries Bible Hub