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“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” Psalm 119:105 The Bible is the greatest book ever written. In it, God Himself speaks to man. Not only is it a book of divine instruction, it is a book that comforts in sorrow, guides us when perplexed, gives advice for […]

“Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever” Daniel 12:3 Daniel chapter 12 is the last chapter of Daniel. Throughout the book, God reveals to Daniel that those who are wise will understand this book in the time

And some of those of understanding shall fall, to refine them, purify them, and make them white, until the time of the end; because it is still for the appointed time. Daniel 11:35 The last part of Chapter 11 of Daniel has been always difficult to interpret. The chapter has the following divisions: The East-West

“O man greatly beloved, fear not! Peace be to you; be strong, yes, be strong!” Daniel 10:19 Daniel chapter 10 refers back to chapter 9 and is also an introduction to the final vision of Daniel described in detail in chapters 11 and 12.  Chapter 10 has 4 parts: The preparation: 10:1-3 The vision of

06.03.2020 FROM CONFESSION TO CONSOLATION “O Lord, hear! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, listen and act! Do not delay for Your own sake, my God, for Your city and Your people are called by Your name” Daniel 9:19 This week we study Daniel chapter 9. There are 2 themes: Daniel’s prayer of intercession: Daniel 9:3-19

“And he said to me, ‘For two thousand three hundred days; then the sanctuary shall be cleansed’” Daniel 8:14   Our study this week is Daniel 8.  As we study Daniel we find that Chapters 2, 7 and 8 are parallel chapters. They describe the same sequence of kingdoms on earth in all 3 chapters. 

“Then the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey Him.” Daniel 7:27 The latter half of the book of Daniel tells us of the

“So the governors and satraps sought to find some charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find no charge or fault, because he was faithful; nor was there any error or fault found in him” Daniel 6:4   This week’s study of the life of the prophet Daniel informs us that, like Daniel,

“And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding” Daniel 2:21 Arrogance: offensive display of superiority or self-importance; overbearing pride. Hubris: excessive pride and self-confidence. Introduction: Daniel chapter 5 is the story of the judgement of

  “How great are His signs, and how mighty His wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and His dominion is from generation to generation” Daniel 4:3   This week we study Daniel chapter 4. It tells us of a king who was full of self-praise and pride and whom God had to take through