not reckoned with. We have shown, and there is abundant evidence in the book, that

Israel is prominent in the Acts, and that the hope of Israel is entertained to the end. For

the answer to this question we are indebted to the labours of two brethren, whose studies

in this subject we believe have been blessed of God. After having weighed the matter

over for some time, we have arrived at the conclusion that our inveterate enemy,

tradition, is still at work here.

100: H. K. says, "The latter (i.e. Acts 28: as the beginning of the church period)

would be clear to me if the 70 weeks of Daniel did not hinder." We suggest that the truer

statement would be, "The latter would be clear to me if the traditional interpretation of

the 70 weeks of Daniel did not hinder." The true interpretation of Daniel 9: confirms

instead of hinders the teaching concerning Acts 28: We shall endeavour to find space

in our next number to deal with this question, and trust, meanwhile, that our readers will

ponder the problem and consider whether they can consistently believe that

(1) The Acts deals with Israel as a people until the last chapter.

(2) That God's dealings with them as a people ceased at the crucifixion of Christ, and

will not be resumed again until the 70th week is reached.

(3) That in the face of the definite Scriptural division of the periods in Daniel 9:, we

are justified in adding together and calling "the 69th week" what God has kept

asunder, and calls the 62nd week?

(4) Supposing that to reconsider Dan. 9: should lead to controverting the teaching of

beloved children of God--should this deter us in our quest for truth? Page 28

"Dispensational Truth" perpetuates the error of the "69th seven."