Covenant Quote by Brian Godawa
![“he [Messiah] shall make a strong covenant with many for one week, and for half of the week he shall put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall come one who makes desolate, until the decreed end is poured out on the desolator.” The three-and-a-half years (“half of…” quote by Brian Godawa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/34d/brian-godawa-43567_quote_he-messiah-shall-make-a-strong-covenant_1589189.jpg)
““he [Messiah] shall make a strong covenant with many for one week, and for half of the week he shall put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall come one who makes desolate, until the decreed end is poured out on the desolator.” The three-and-a-half years (“half of the week”) is not in the middle of a future tribulation; it represents the approximately three-and-a-half years of Christ’s ministry. In the Bible Satan does not make covenants; God does. The strong covenant is not of the Antichrist; it is the new covenant of the Christ. It is not the Antichrist who puts an end to sacrifice and offering.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Prophecy of Daniel by Brian Godawa, 2002
The passage reinterprets a biblical prophecy, saying the “strong covenant” refers to Christ’s ministry, not an Antichrist pact, and that the end of sacrifice comes from Christ, not Satan.
In simple terms: Christ’s ministry fulfills the covenant, ending sacrifices.
Key Takeaway
Recognize Christ’s role in fulfilling prophecy.
Themes
prophecy
theology
interpretation
Christology
biblical studies
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
theological
explanatory
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- personal study
- sermon preparation
- academic research
Key Concepts
covenant theology
eschatology
biblical hermeneutics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect understanding of end‑times?
- What implications does it have for modern worship?
A Different Perspective
Some argue the text still hints at future events, making the interpretation debatable.
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