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AMEN NeitherFirstnorLast !
EXCELLENT response !

I agree with you there, Brother. Daniel was very troubled by what he saw regarding the times of the end... but the Lord said to him:
Daniel 12:4a "But as for you, Daniel, conceal these words and seal up the book until the end of time...."

And the time of the end has arrived ! GOD the Father is opening the eyes of our understanding through His WORD, His Son and His HOLY SPIRIT

John likewise, in His vision of the Lord on Patmos was told:

As I've said before, we are Saved by Grace through Faith, and not by intelligence through understanding. If we demand understanding, then we are not living by Faith at all, are we?

While I don't think we are to "Demand" understanding, surely we can ask and it will be given to us. Daniel prayed and asked the Lord to give him understanding and interpretration of Nebu's dreams. The Lord granted his request ! That said, you are absolutely correct we are saved by Faith through His Grace and NOT by human intellect of understanding the Word of God. But GOD does give us Revelation and Understanding of the scriptures as we study the Word prayerfully.

Again GREAT POST ! I haven't been here in a while. I believe the Spirit led me here today. To God be all the Glory and Praise with Thanksgiving.

Carol