Illinois Lottery Rolls 666

Timing And Location Adds To Intrigue But Student Of Biblical Prophecy Not Alarmed

When Ronald Wilson Reagan was elected, some fearful critics pointed to the letters in each one of his names adding up to 666. Now, one day after the 2008 presidential election, the winning lottery number in the home state of the president-elect was 666.

Dan Hayden, director of biblical research and education, is available for interviews to discuss why such things give so many people pause. "I encourage people not to put too much credence in those kinds of fears," Hayden says, "There are countless scenarios people can come up with to make things appear to be supernatural signs but that doesn't mean they're right."

Hayden is a staunch Christian but he's also a pragmatist who is often times more interested in what Scripture says and while he does spend much time interpreting it the best way he knows how, he also finds the phenomenon of intrigue with numbers from a Biblical sense worth exploring as well.

"When you talk about the significance of numbers in Scripture, there is no denying the fact that they not only have varying degrees of significance but also significant attributes when it comes to good and evil." While Hayden concedes that people are naturally drawn to the interpretation of numbers in Scripture, he encourages people not to become too emotionally invested in any earthly occurrences.

"At the end of the day," says Hayden, "we've guessed wrong a whole lot more times than we've guessed right and those are numbers that can't be argued against."

About Dr. Dan Hayden
Dr. Dan Hayden is among those whom you could call uniquely gifted of God. With the ability to communicate difficult biblical concepts in ways that are easy to follow, one comes away from his teaching with a broader, more complete understanding of biblical truths and themes. His keen intellect, down to earth humor, and clear speaking skills make him a joy to listen to and read. With endless enthusiasm for Bible study and ministry, he is always approachable, and his affable personality makes you an instant friend.

Dan obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wheaton College in Illinois, and for a time worked as a surgical technician at Children's Hospital in Chicago. He planned to go on to medical school, but then felt the call to ministry and redirected his studies to Dallas Theological Seminary where he went on to earn a Master's in Theology. Additionally, Dan completed a Doctor of Ministries from Baptist Bible Seminary in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania.

After many years of serving as a pastor and seminary professor, Dan began producing the daily two-minute feature, A Word from the Word, which has aired on hundreds of radio stations and is a popular Internet podcast. He has authored several books and has produced numerous audio and video Bible study resources.

Dan Hayden is the director of biblical research and education at Sola Scriptura, a teaching ministry associated with The Scriptorium, Center for Biblical Antiquities and the Van Kampen Collection of biblical texts and artifacts. He and his wife, Karilee, have two grown children and eleven grandchildren. They live in Orlando, Florida.

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