Introduction to the October 2019 Daniel 11 Conference
The Daniel 11 Conference will be held at the Village SDA Church in Berrien Springs, Michigan, and its purpose is as follows: to provide a forum for the public hearing of the leading King of the South (KOS) interpretations of Daniel 11.40ff; to stimulate further study among church members on eschatological prophecy; and to raise awareness among church members of where we are in the broad flow of salvation history.
Watch the presentations livestream at the Village SDA Church YouTube Channel.
Conference Outline
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
8:00 a.m. Introduction, housekeeping, affirmation of objectives, season of prayer. ✼ Pastor Ron Kelly to lead. 9-12 a.m. Two presentations on the hermeneutics of Daniel 11. Kim Kjaer will speak on the literal hermeneutical approach, and then Brendan Valiant will speak on the dichotomy between the literal and the spiritual / figurative hermeneutical approaches. Each 90-minute segment will consist of a 40-minute presentation, 40 minutes of dialogue and prayer among attendees, and a 10-minute break. ✼ Moderated by Dr. Conrad Vine. 12:00-1:30 p.m. Lunch break. ✼ A simple lunch will be provided in the Family Center for all conference attendees. 1:30-2:00 p.m. Season of prayer. ✼ Pastor Joe Reeves 2:00-5:00 p.m. Two presentations. First, an analysis of the impact of Hans LaRondelle and Louis Were on SDA eschatological interpretation by D. Fortin. This first presentation will be for 60 minutes. The segment will consist of a 30 minute presentation, 20 minutes dialogue and prayer among attendees, and a 10 minute break. William Fagal will then present on EGW’s contribution to the interpretation of Daniel 11, and will focus on the extent to which she endorsed Uriah Smith’s interpretation of 11.40-45 and understanding of the “Eastern Question.” This segment will last two hours. C. Vine will moderate this session. ✼ Moderated by Dr. Conrad Vine. Vertical Divider
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
8:00-9:00 a.m. Announcements, welcome, foot-washing service and prayer. ✼ Pastor Ron Kelly and Village SDA pastoral team. 9:00-12:00 noon Scholars’ roundtable discussion of anchor /divergence texts in Daniel 11. ✼ Moderated by Dr. Conrad Vine. ✼ Scholars:
Noon – 1:30 p.m. Lunch break. ✼ A simple lunch will be provided in the Family Center for all conference attendees. 1:30 – 1:45 p.m. Season of prayer. ✼ Pastor Ron Kelly 1:45 – 5:00 p.m. Scholars’ roundtable of anchor / divergence texts in Daniel 11 ✼ Moderated by Dr. Conrad Vine. 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Supper ✼ Conference attendees will purchase their own supper from local food outlets (Choices include Subway, Baguette, Nikki's, Café 31, Taco Bell, Andrews Cafeteria, Caytlain's, Uptown Pizza and others.) Vertical Divider
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SABBATH, OCTOBER 19
First Service Sermon by Dr. Conrad Vine. 10:00-11:00 a.m. Sabbath School An overview of EGW’s input on Daniel 11 by William Fagal with a 30 minute dialogue and Q&A. ✼ Q&A moderated by Dr. Conrad Vine. Second Service Sermon by Elder Anthony Kent, Associate Secretary, Ministerial Association, GC. Sabbath 19th Oct 1-2pm Fellowship meal in the Family Center. Sabbath 19th Oct 2-5pm Season of prayer. ✼ Pastor Ron Kelly Scholars’ roundtable of anchor / divergence texts in Daniel 11 combined with a 30-minute dialogue with attendees. Final takeaways. ✼ Moderated by Dr. Conrad Vine. |
To prepare for this conference, please feel free to read the recommended articles / papers on this website. As we get closer to the conference itself, the actual papers from the presenters themselves will be uploaded for you to study. May God grant you the gift of understanding and wisdom as we gather and discuss, and may the Holy Spirit guide us into greater understanding and truth as the Body of Christ!
UNLOCK relevant “Time of the End” prophecies!
BUILD faith in the accuracy of the Bible.
STIMULATE hunger to know and share God!
HEIGHTEN interest in the nearness of Jesus coming.
BUILD faith in the accuracy of the Bible.
STIMULATE hunger to know and share God!
HEIGHTEN interest in the nearness of Jesus coming.
