We think we can fix whatever ails us. But some things we cannot fixed. When is God going to make things right? How long will we be broken? There will be opposition to God and to his people. There will be a time of great tribulation before things get better. God promises deliverance to those…
Does history have anything to teach us, or is it just a bunch of random coincidences? Daniel 10-12 shows us that history does matter. When it was first given it was all prophecy, but much of it has already been fulfilled. In this section, God predicted that there would be struggles between world empires, and…
There is a spiritual warfare that happens behind the scenes. Daniel received a vision from God concerning the future of his people, the nation of Israel. Daniel also saw that Satan resists the plan of God. There is a spiritual struggle behind the struggles here on earth. There is a cosmic war behind human conflicts.…
Daniel 9 contains a remarkable prayer and a remarkable answer. Daniel knew from the prophets that the 70 year captivity in Babylon was coming to an end, but he also knew that there were serious spiritual issues in the hearts of the people. Getting the people out of Babylon was one thing, but how would…
“In the latter part of their reign, when rebels have become completely wicked, a fierce-looking king, a master of intrigue, will arise. He will become very strong, but not by his own power. He will cause astounding devastation and will succeed in whatever he does. He will destroy those who are mighty, the holy people.…
As I looked, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took his seat. His clothing was as white as snow; the hair of his head was white like wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. A river of fire was flowing, coming out from before him. Thousands upon thousands attended…
Very early the next morning, the king got up and hurried out to the lions’ den. When he got there, he called out in anguish, “Daniel, servant of the living God! Was your God, whom you serve so faithfully, able to rescue you from the lions?” Daniel answered, “Long live the king! My God sent his…
After this time had passed, I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven. My sanity returned, and I praised and worshiped the Most High and honored the one who lives forever. His rule is everlasting, and his kingdom is eternal. All the people of the earth are nothing compared to him. He does as he pleases among the angels of heaven and among the…
Then in a furious rage Nebuchadnezzar gave orders to bring in Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king. Nebuchadnezzar asked them, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, is it true that you don’t serve my gods or worship the gold statue I have set up? Now if you’re ready, when you hear…
“Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him. I thank and praise you, God of my…