Topical Encyclopedia The concept of the daily sacrifice holds significant importance in the religious practices of ancient Israel, as outlined in the Old Testament. The daily sacrifice, also known as the "continual burnt offering," was a central element of worship in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple in Jerusalem. It symbolized the constant devotion and atonement required by the Israelites to maintain their covenant relationship with God. However, the Scriptures also foretell a time when this daily sacrifice would be abolished, a prophecy that has been the subject of much theological discussion and interpretation.Biblical Foundation The daily sacrifice is first instituted in the Book of Exodus, where God commands the Israelites to offer two lambs a day, one in the morning and one at twilight, as a regular burnt offering (Exodus 29:38-42). This practice is reiterated in the Book of Numbers: "You are to present to the LORD at the appointed times the food offerings prescribed for you, consisting of burnt offerings and drink offerings" (Numbers 28:2). Prophetic Foretelling of Abolition The prophecy concerning the abolition of the daily sacrifice is most notably found in the Book of Daniel. Daniel 8:11-12 speaks of a "little horn" that would rise and "take away the daily sacrifice." The passage reads: "It magnified itself, even to the Prince of the host; it removed His daily sacrifice, and the place of His sanctuary was cast down. And on account of transgression, the host will be given over to the horn along with the daily sacrifice. It will fling truth to the ground and will prosper in whatever it does" (Daniel 8:11-12). Further elaboration is found in Daniel 9:27, which states: "And he will confirm a covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations will come the desolator, until the decreed destruction is poured out upon him" (Daniel 9:27). This prophecy is often interpreted as referring to a future period of tribulation and desecration. Daniel 11:31 also mentions the cessation of the daily sacrifice: "His forces will rise up and desecrate the temple fortress. They will abolish the daily sacrifice and set up the abomination of desolation" (Daniel 11:31). This passage has been historically linked to the actions of Antiochus IV Epiphanes, who desecrated the Second Temple, but it is also seen as a foreshadowing of future events. Theological Interpretations The abolition of the daily sacrifice is a topic of considerable debate among theologians and scholars. Some view these prophecies as having been fulfilled in historical events, such as the desecration of the Second Temple by Antiochus IV Epiphanes or the destruction of the Temple in 70 AD by the Romans. Others interpret these passages as pointing to future eschatological events, particularly in the context of the end times and the rise of the Antichrist. From a conservative Christian perspective, the abolition of the daily sacrifice is often seen as part of God's sovereign plan, highlighting the transition from the Old Covenant, centered on the Temple and its sacrifices, to the New Covenant, established through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This transition underscores the belief that Christ's atonement is the ultimate and final sacrifice, rendering the daily sacrifices of the Old Testament obsolete. Conclusion The prophecy of the abolition of the daily sacrifice remains a profound and complex topic within biblical eschatology. It serves as a reminder of the temporal nature of earthly institutions and the eternal significance of Christ's redemptive work. 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The Critical Period: AD 140 to AD 200 Resources Are you ready for your daily propaganda? | GotQuestions.orgHow can a Christian cope while suffering with a degenerative disease? | GotQuestions.org Does salvation affect more than just the afterlife? | GotQuestions.org Daily: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics The Daily Sacrifice: A Lamb As a Burnt offering Morning and Evening The Daily Sacrifice: Acceptable Prayer The Daily Sacrifice: Doubled on the Sabbath The Daily Sacrifice: Ordained in Mount Sinai The Daily Sacrifice: Peculiarly Acceptable The Daily Sacrifice: Required to Be with a Meat and Drink offering The Daily Sacrifice: Required to Be: Perpetually Observed The Daily Sacrifice: Required to Be: Slowly and Entirely Consumed The Daily Sacrifice: Restored After the Captivity The Daily Sacrifice: Secured God's Presence and Favour The Daily Sacrifice: The Abolition of, Foretold The Daily Sacrifice: Times of offering, Were Seasons of Prayer Related Terms The-not-beloved (1 Occurrence) Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences) Kirjathjearim (17 Occurrences) Vine-dressers (18 Occurrences) Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) |