Introduction: Can you explain to an unbeliever the events that are going to happen in the future? How many resurrections are mentioned in regards to the End Time? When will they take place? What is going to happen to the Jewish people according to Daniel’s prophecy? After revealing 4 dominant world empires in vivid description, including a 5th yet to come (Dan 2,7,8), which the Antichrist will lead, and clarifying the 69th and 70th week, Daniel explains God’s End-time plan for the Jewish people. In chapter 11:36-45, the Antichrist is seen controlling the world through a military invasion, but his conquest will soon be over as Jesus Christ returns from heaven. That leads into chapter 12 of the book of Daniel.

Several questions will be explored as we examine the first four verses of Daniel 12:

1. What time is it on God’s time clock according to Daniel?

“1And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.” (Dan 12:1)

It seems apparent that this will be during the tribulation period. Otherwise known as the day of Jacob’s trouble (Jer 30:7). Remember, many of the Jews will be saved during the tribulation. In fact 144,000 male virgin Jews out of the 12 tribes of Israel will be supernaturally sealed. Also do not forget that during the tribulation the focus will be on Israel not the Church. The Church is raptured before the tribulation begins.

2. Who will stand up for God’s people, in Israel?

“1And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.” (Dan 12:1)

Michael the archangel will be dispatched by the Lord as a protector of Israel. (Jude 9)

“Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.”

Michael must be a mighty angel indeed!

3. When and Where will those Jewish people who have died be resurrected from the dead?

“2And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.” (Dan 12:2)

There are numerous resurrections mentioned in the New Testament. For instance, Jesus was resurrected. At the coming of Jesus in the rapture, the Church – both the dead and alive will be resurrected. But at the beginning of the millennial, there appears to be the resurrection of the Old Testament saints. And then finally at the conclusion of the millennium at the Great White Throne Judgement, all unbelievers will be resurrected to be judged and thrown into the lake of fire.