Daniel 12:4-7

We are living through a time when knowledge has increased and is still increasing. But the duration of the fulfillment is given here as being a time, times, and half a time, which equates to 3 ½ years, or 42 months, or 1260 days, which are all mentioned in other places.

Now, let’s consider verse 7. This verse has been used in reference to what happened to the church of God, and it could fit—to a degree. However, remember the context here, which is the physical nation. Israel was and is holy, not in the sense of being righteous, but in the sense of being set apart by God. The “holy people” is an accurate label for Israel.

In addition, the power of the church is not something that can be shattered. Rightly understood, the power of the church is not simply preaching. The power of the church is Jesus Christ and His Spirit. That power can never be shattered. But the power of the physical nation certainly can be, and that fits exactly with the curses and numerous other prophecies. The physical nation will be completely powerless at the end, so the only recourse is to fully turn to God.