Daniel 10 is another highly controversial text in this section of prophecy. But again — don’t get lost in the details and speculation. Look at the context! Daniel is deeply depressed….for three weeks! And into this depression, Jesus comes and does exactly what Daniel needs — He touches him (three times, actually)!! He speaks love […]
The section of Scripture we come to today is one of the most controversial, argued about, speculated about, “spooky and scary” portions in all of Scripture. Entire books have been written arguing back and forth about this passage! Today, as we come under God’s Word, we are asking Him to de-mystify it — by focusing […]
This is a strange time of year — when the world offers us new starts and the alluring promise of “beginning again” through the siren song of resolutions, better intentions, and trying harder. “Surely, this is the year I can get it right.” But what if the way forward doesn’t come through the self — […]
This profound passage is found only in Luke’s account of the birth of Jesus Christ, in Luke 2:22-35. The Latin phrase ‘Nunc Dimittis’ implies departure or permission to depart now, the grateful request embodied in Simeon’s song and prayer. That prayer was brief, but exhibited profound insight and encouragement. Simeon praises God for keeping a […]
In time, the promised birth of a son to childless Zechariah and Elizabeth came about — John was born. His father’s song, the “Benedictus,” named after the first words of the song, is found in Luke 1:67-79, and it starts, “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited us and accomplished redemption […]
Daniel 7 and 8 have shown us an incredible picture — of a God who is massively holy, powerful, and in control. No matter how many monsters and threats come against us, nothing is going to stop Him from telling His story and rescuing His people. Even when we see that, however, some days all […]
Daniel 8 continues the picture of God’s prophecies — which are both frightening and exciting for us as His people. Be clear: This text shows days of great evil, great suffering, and the enemies of God even winning…for a time. But be glad: Our God is greater, He rules with certain purpose and care for […]
It’s not just children who are afraid of the dark — and of the monsters that threaten us. We all have fears, fears of things that threaten to harm us or even destroy us. Sometimes these monsters are so scary, it seems we can’t look away and see anything else. We said last week that […]
As we start Daniel 7, we are coming to the second half of the book — the prophetic section. As with the Book of Revelation, there is much here that at first glance can seem so confusing, and even frightening. And that is a shame. God does not give prophecies like this in Daniel (or […]