NOTE.—The expression “stand up” occurs eight times in this line of prophecy (Daniel 11 and 12), and in each case means _to reign_. See Dan. 11:2, 3, 4, 7, 14, 20, 21; 12:1. Michael is Christ, as will be seen by comparing Jude 9, 1 Thess. 4:16, and John 5:25. When the Turkish Empire is brought to an end, therefore, the time will have come for Christ to receive His kingdom (Luke 19:11-15), and begin His reign. This great change will be ushered in by the downfall, not only of Turkey, but of all nations (Rev. 11:15); by the time of trouble here spoken of; by the seven last plagues described in Revelation 16; and by the deliverance of all God’s people,—those whose names are found written in the book of life (Rev. 3:5; 20:12),—which shows that probation and the investigative judgment will then be past. 15. What will take place at this time? “And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.” Verse 2. NOTES.—At the resurrection of Christ there was a special resurrection, when many of the saints were raised from the dead, were seen of many, and were taken to heaven with Christ at His ascension. Matt. 27:52, 53; Eph. 4:8. So, just prior to Christ’s second coming and the general resurrection of the righteous, many of the sleeping saints, and some colossal sinners (those that “pierced Him,” Rev. 1:7), it seems, will be raised to witness His coming, and hear God’s covenant of peace with His people. This line of prophecy, therefore, brings us down to the resurrection of the righteous, which takes place at the second advent. 16. What false message will go forth before destruction comes upon those unprepared for Christ’s coming and kingdom? “For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. _For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them_, ... and they shall not escape.” 1 Thess. 5:2, 3.