Since the beginning of time, man has wanted to know what would happen in the future. Would he live again after he died and was buried? Would he ever see his loved ones again? Would this world with all of its suffering and evil just go on and on, or would it come to an end—would all human life on this planet eventually be wiped out? The book of Daniel—the most ancient oracle left on record containing predictions especially about the times in which we live—was written over 2,500 years ago and has proved itself absolutely true to date. Jesus said concerning this oracle, "Whosoever reads, let him understand." Matthew 24:15