THE GREATEST WITNESS

Finally, though, let us consider the greatest of all the witnesses to the authenticity of Daniel-none other than Jesus Christ. In his discussion of the last days, Jesus refers to "Daniel the prophet" and to one of Daniel's prophecies. -Matthew 24:15; Daniel 11:31; 12:11. 

Now if the Maccabean theory of the critics were correct, one of two things would have to be true. Either Jesus was duped by this forgery (note: not the case, because he would smell one for millions of miles; remember he is not only perfect, he knows everything like his Father, Jehovah God)  or he never said what Matthew quotes him as saying.  Neither option is viable.  If we cannot rely on Matthew's Gospel account, (and we can, because Jesus and Jehovah trusted him) how can we rely on other parts of the Bible?  If we remove those sentences, what words will we next pluck from the pages of the Holy Scriptures?  (Note: the Bible/Jehovah God says if we change  or take away anything, that person who did so, would regret it.) The apostle Paul wrote:  "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, . . . for setting things straight." (2 Timothy 3:16)  So if Daniel was a fraud, then Paul was another one!  Could Jesus have been duped?  Hardly. He was alive in heaven when the book of Daniel was written.  Jesus even said: "Before Abraham came into existence, I have been." (John 8:58) Of all humans who have ever  lived, Jesus would be the best one for us to ask information regarding the authenticity of Daniel.  But we do not have to ask. As we have seen, his testimony could scarcely be any  clearer.  (I would trust him before I would any imperfect sinful human on this earth!) 

Jesus further authenticated the book of Daniel at the very time of baptism.  He then became the Messiah, fulfilling a prophecy in Daniel regarding the 69 weeks of years.  (Daniel 9:25, 26) Even if what we called the late date theory were true, the writer of Daniel still knew the future some 200 years in advance.  Of course, God would not inspire a forger to utter true prophecies under a false name. No, the witness of Jesus is wholeheartedly accepted by people faithful to God.  If all the experts, all the critics in the world, were to mount u pas one to denounce Daniel, (which would be Satan's work) the testimony of Jesus would prove them wrong, for he is "the faithful and true witness." -Revelation 3:14.

Even the testimony is not enough for many Bible critics. (too darn bad; still Satan) After considering this subject thoroughly , one cannot help but wonder if any amount of evidence would be enough to convince them.  (who the heck cares. Critics were invented by imperfect sinful humans, they only know the in    information that Satan puts out to deter people from worshiping God)  One professor at Oxford University wrote: "Nothing is gained by a mere answer to objections, so long as the original prejudice, 'there cannot be supernatural prophecy,' remains." So their prejudice blinds them. But that is their choice-and their loss. 

What about you? If you can see that there is no real reason to doubt the authenticity of the book of Daniel, then you are ready for an exciting voyage of discovery.  You will find the narratives in Daniel thrilling, the prophecies fascinating.  More important, you will find your faith growing stronger with each chapter.  You will never regret paying close attention to Daniel's prophecy! 

Next time: TESTED - BUT TRUE TO JEHOVAH! Chapter Three

From the book: PAY ATTENTION TO DANIEL'S PROPHECY! 1999