What's the Purpose of the Special Resurrection of Daniel 12?

When does the special mixed resurrection of the wicked and righteous as prophesied in Daniel 12 occur? Many SDAs have the idea that it occurs right before the return of Christ, even the same day. 

What would be the point of having a distinct resurrection of those who died in the faith of the third angel's message together with some vile and wicked opposers of truth just hours before Christ's return and the resurrection of the rest of the righteous?

If the purpose of this resurrection is just so they could see Christ, you'd think they could all just be raised as part of the general resurrection at Christ's coming. But the fact that this is described as a distinct resurrection shows that there must be more going on here.

So, what is the point of the special resurrection? And do we have any information that helps us better know when the special resurrection takes place in the itinerary of last day events? In today's study, we  will break down Daniel 12:1-3 and look at what Ellen White said about this event in order to try to understand all of this a little better.

For a deeper study on this, please see "The Two Deliverances: The Two Atonements of Leviticus 16; The Enrapturing and Rapture of the Church," by Doug Mitchell:
http://www.bdsda.com/the-two-deliverances/

Sabbath School Q4 2022: On Death, Dying, and the Future Hope - Week 4,  "Old Testament Hope"

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