The Secret to Understanding Revelation: Why Daniel’s 70 Weeks is the Master Key
Have you ever tried reading the Book of Revelation and felt like you were walking into the middle of a movie without knowing the plot? Between the dragons, the seals, and the "Mark of the Beast," it’s easy to get lost in the symbols. Many modern interpretations suggest that Revelation is a roadmap for future geopolitical events in the Middle East. However, according to Reformed theologian Kim Riddlebarger , the secret to unlocking Revelation isn't found in today’s news headlines—it’s found in the Old Testament, specifically in Daniel’s 70 Weeks . If you want to understand the "End Times" without the sensationalism, you need to understand how these two prophetic books work together. The 70 Weeks of Daniel: A Super-Jubilee, Not a Countdown In Daniel 9:24–27, the prophet receives a vision of "seventy weeks" (490 years) decreed for his people. While many "End Times" charts insert a 2,000-year "gap" between the 69th and 70th week, Rid...