The covenant and its breaking

Daniel 9:24–27; Matthew 24:15–22

Use your preferred translation.

What does the text establish about the covenant, desecration, and flight?

• What does the passage say? Restate it in your own words before interpreting it.
• Who is speaking, and to whom?
• What is the surrounding context — what comes just before and after?
• Which words or phrases repeat or stand out?

1. List what Daniel 9:27 actually says happens. Which parts of common teaching on this verse are interpretation rather than wording?
2. Jesus refers directly to Daniel. What does He instruct His hearers to do, and how urgent is it?
3. Why might Scripture describe a covenant whose breaking reveals the true intent of the one who made it?

Where are you relying on an agreement or guarantee that could fail you? What would faithful preparation look like without fear?

Read Daniel 9 slowly, including Daniel’s prayer in verses 1–19, and notice what he does before receiving the prophecy.

Ask God for discernment to recognize false promises and for the humility Daniel showed in prayer.