Yes — the prophecy in Daniel, especially Daniel 9, points to a still-future seven-year period for Israel and the world.
Daniel 9 records a prophecy of seventy weeks for Daniel's people. Les teaches that 483 years were fulfilled at the cross, leaving seven years still future. This final seven-year period, commonly called Daniel's 70th week, will begin when the Antichrist confirms a covenant with Israel.
Daniel 9:24 — This is the foundational verse for the seventy weeks (490 years) determined for Daniel's people, Israel.
Daniel 9:26 — This verse points to the cutting off of Messiah after threescore and two weeks.
Daniel 9:27 — This verse describes a covenant confirmed for one week and the cessation of sacrifice in the middle of that week.
2 Thessalonians 2:7 — This verse speaks of a restrainer who must be taken out of the way before the Antichrist is revealed.
Daniel is a book of prophecy. Daniel 9:24 declares, "Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy." Daniel 9:26 adds, "And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined." Daniel 9:27 continues, "And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate." 2 Thessalonians 2:7 also says, "For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way."
Les Feldick teaches that the seventy weeks in Daniel 9 are seventy weeks of years, totaling 490 years, determined for Daniel's people, Israel. From the decree to rebuild Jerusalem until Christ was cut off, 483 years were fulfilled, leaving seven years unfulfilled. These seven years are still future and are commonly called Daniel's 70th week. Les explains that the final week begins when the Antichrist confirms a covenant or peace treaty with Israel for seven years, and that the week is divided into two halves of three and a half years each. He also identifies the restrainer of 2 Thessalonians 2:7 as the Holy Spirit dwelling in believers; when He is taken out of the way, the Antichrist will be revealed.
The seventy weeks in Daniel 9 are seventy weeks of years — 490 years — determined upon Daniel's people, Israel. Les teaches that 483 of those years were fulfilled from the decree to rebuild Jerusalem until the crucifixion, leaving seven years still to be fulfilled.
Les teaches that the final seven years begin when the Antichrist makes a treaty or covenant with Israel for one week. The signing of this peace treaty is what triggers the time clock for the 70th week.
Daniel 9:27 says that in the midst of the week the sacrifice and oblation will cease. Les teaches that the seven-year period is divided in half — first three and a half years, then the last three and a half years.
According to Les, sixty-nine of the seventy weeks were fulfilled at the cross, and God's clock for Israel stopped. The last seven years still have to be fulfilled. The Old Testament prophecy did not indicate that the final seven years would be separated from the first 483 by nearly 2,000 years.
Les teaches that the Holy Spirit is the hinderer described in 2 Thessalonians 2:7. Because the Spirit dwells in believers today, the Holy Spirit's restraining work is directly connected to the presence of believers on earth. When that restrainer is taken out of the way, the Antichrist will be revealed.
Les points out that Daniel is a book of prophecy and that it deals with events that would happen to the Gentile world. In Daniel 8, Daniel sees the unfolding of immediate history, not the long-term future.
The Holy Spirit as Restrainer
Les teaches that the Holy Spirit dwelling in believers is the only thing holding back a flood of evil, and when He is taken out of the way, the Antichrist will be revealed.
Daniel's 490-Year Prophecy
Les teaches that 483 years from Daniel 9 were fulfilled by Christ's death, leaving the final seven years, which he identifies as Daniel's 70th week, still future.
Sixty-Nine Weeks Fulfilled at the Cross
Les explains that sixty-nine of the seventy weeks ended at the cross, God's clock stopped, and the last seven years are still ahead.
The Gap in Old Testament Prophecy
Les notes that the Old Testament did not reveal the nearly 2,000-year gap between the 69th and 70th weeks.
The Antichrist's Covenant
Les teaches that in Daniel 9:27 the Antichrist confirms a seven-year treaty with Israel and that the week is split into two three-and-a-half-year halves.
Seventy Weeks for Israel
Les emphasizes that Daniel 9:24's seventy weeks (490 years) are determined upon Daniel's people, Israel.
Daniel as Prophecy
Les observes that Daniel is a prophecy book dealing with Gentile world events, showing the accuracy of fulfilled prophecy.
The Peace Treaty Trigger
Les teaches that the seven remaining years will begin when the Antichrist signs a peace treaty with Israel.
Daniel 9:24: Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.
This is the foundation for the 490-year prophecy for Israel that Les uses in his teaching.
Daniel 9:26: And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.
Les points to this verse for the cutting off of Messiah before the final week.
Daniel 9:27: And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.
This verse mentions the covenant for one week, which Les identifies as the central trigger for the future tribulation.
2 Thessalonians 2:7: For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.
Les identifies the restrainer in this verse as the Holy Spirit, whose removal allows the Antichrist to be revealed.
Les Feldick teaches that Daniel's 70 weeks are 490 years determined for Israel. Since 483 years were fulfilled by the crucifixion, the remaining seven years — Daniel's 70th week — are still future and are the final seven years of tribulation.
It begins when the Antichrist confirms a covenant or peace treaty with Israel for one week. Les teaches that this treaty triggers the time clock for the final seven years.
Les teaches that the Holy Spirit is the hinderer or restrainer mentioned in 2 Thessalonians 2:7. Because the Spirit dwells in believers, He holds back evil until He is taken out of the way, after which the Antichrist is revealed.
Les teaches that the seventy weeks are seventy weeks of years, totaling 490 years. They are determined upon Daniel's people, Israel, and cover God's dealings with the nation from the decree to rebuild Jerusalem through the final seven-year tribulation period.
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