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Few ancient passages are more dramatically echoed in today's headlines than Daniel's prophetic writings. With the uncertainty in the world today, prophecy is more urgent and reliable than our current headlines. It can be clearly understood when we trust the biblical writers like Daniel. In this teaching on the book of Daniel, we discover the far-reaching significance of the events in Daniel and God's purpose for giving him these astounding prophecies. Dr. David Jeremiah will also give us insight into how we should learn from it. Understanding the book of Daniel gives us the understanding to live faithfully today and to anticipate the future with confidence.
Critics of the Bible love to "prove" that prophetic books of the Old Testament were written after the fact. So far all of the archaeological evidence points to the supernatural, prophetic power of Daniel. He saw things no one except God could have known. Covers selected Scriptures.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
There is a teaching that says Christians are never to disobey authorities for any reason. But in Daniel we meet a perfect example of a believer who knew the right reasons - the time and the place - to disobey. Because he disobeyed man to obey God, he was blessed. Covers Daniel 1:1-8.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
Is it often said that there is a growing shortage of true heroes in public life. In a young man named Daniel, we find all the elements of heroism, and heroism's proper reward: the blessing of God and the respect of man. Heroes place the interests of others above their own. Covers Daniel 1:8-21.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
A well-known verse is Proverbs 16:7, “When a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him." The king who was about to take Daniel's life suddenly embraced him as a result of wisdom from God to Daniel. Covers Daniel 2:1-30.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
For the average person, taking in one day's news at a time can be almost overwhelming. What would it be like to see the news for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years into the future? That is exactly what Nebuchadnezzar saw when Daniel interpreted his dream. Covers Daniel 2:31-49.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
If every great ruler in history had done one simple thing, they could have spared many lives and much trouble. In Daniel 2, the prophet reveals that a kingdom is coming which will destroy all others and be an everlasting kingdom ruled by Christ. Covers Daniel 2:34-35; 44-45.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
Most people think everyone has a price- it's just a matter of finding it. That's because compromise is seen so often in our world. But it is possible to live without compromise, to remain true to those personal and eternal values which cannot be taken or bought. Covers Daniel 3:1-18.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
Critics of God say "bad things happen because God isn’t loving enough to care or powerful enough to stop them." Either way, God is condemned. But the Bible presents God as both loving and powerful, and challenges those subject to harm to trust in Him. Covers Daniel 3:19-30.
Daily we see examples of boastful human pride. Whether in those in the public eye, or in our own words and actions, pride does not go unnoticed by God. When the king of Babylon began to exalt himself, he quickly learned what it means to be brought low. Covers Daniel 4:1-37.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
God's longsuffering and patience are cardinal attributes which reflect His grace and mercy towards sinners. But there is a line beyond which God’s patience runs out - and the king of Babylon crossed that line. To test God's patience is to invite his sure judgment. Covers Daniel 5:1-9.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
It often appears in this life that the righteous are set aside while the unrighteous prosper; while the righteous appear powerless the unrighteous seem powerful. Appearances are not everything- God is always preparing to balance the scales either in time or eternity. Covers Daniel 5:10-31.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
It has been said that those who seek greatness rarely find it, but those who seek character and integrity and faithfulness somehow find greatness as well. Such was the case with Daniel. He sought only to be faithful to God and was lifted up by God as a result. Covers Daniel 6:1-13.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
The stories of God’s miraculous deliverance of His saints are too often viewed as myths designed to inspire God's people. As inspirational as they are, they have even deeper purposes as historical facts - and none more so than Daniel’s rescue from the lion's den. Covers Daniel 6:14-28.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
Liberal critics of the Bible stumble over the prophetic portions of Daniel. These chapters are so accurate that they must have been written after the fact - descriptive instead of prescriptive. But prophecy is not a problem for the God who stands above history. Covers Daniel 7:1-8.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
A quick read of the daily headlines suggests that most nations go about their business with little or no regard for God. But all human kingdoms will one day be removed and God's kingdom will be established - ruled over by the Son of Man, Jesus Christ. Covers Daniel 7:9-14.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
One of the problems with evil is its ability to deceive; it is easy to be fooled by evil until it is too late to be saved from it. The Antichrist will not appear evil; his true nature will be shrouded in charisma and smooth speech - until he is revealed and destroyed by Christ. Covers Daniel 7:15-28.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
Take all the terrible events in any given year - natural disasters, military conflicts, moral upheavals, environmental catastrophes, terrorist attacks - and you have only a glimmer of what will happen during the rule of the Antichrist. He will be evil personified. Covers Daniel 7:15-28.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
Why the church will not be present at the time of the tribulation. Covers selected Scriptures.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
When certain meteorological signs point in a specific direction, we know rain is heading our way. Predicting the future by looking at the present is what Jesus taught His disciples to do concerning the establishment of God's kingdom. Covers selected Scriptures.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
Some modern "prophets" make predictions so general that it's hard to test their accuracy. But when a message is from God, it is usually so detailed that it invites careful measurement. Such are the prophecies of Daniel about the Medes, Persians, and the Greeks. Covers Daniel 8:1-8, 15-21.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
When we say something is a “type” of something, we mean it is a representation; that it gives a good idea of the real thing. To get a good idea of the nature of evil coming upon the earth through the Antichrist, we need only to look at his type, Antiochus Epiphanies. Covers Daniel 8:9-14, 22-27.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
There are many reasons why Daniel can be considered a model of maturity in the spiritual life - not the least of which is fervency in prayer. Perhaps God revealed so much to Daniel because he was faithful in discovering the will of God through prayer. Covers Daniel 9:1-4.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
Fortunately, most new Christians are taught the importance of prayer in the spiritual life. Unfortunately, there are not often taught the reasons. Until we see prayer as a response to sin, we will not be motivated to pray as diligently and as readily as we should. Covers Daniel 9:1-19.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
While the Apostle John is given the most extensive revelation of any New Testament figure, the prophet Daniel has that honor in the Old Testament. His prophecy of the Seventy Weeks is the backbone of all other end-time prophecies in the Bible. Covers Daniel 9:20-27.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
When we say we plan to do something in "the future," we could mean next week, next month, or next year. But God plans to the very day. Christ entered Jerusalem exactly when Daniel prophesied He would - 483 years later, to the day. Covers Daniel 9:20-27.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
Many times in our lives confusing events leave us wondering about God's purposes and plans for us. A day is in the future when many will wonder the same thing based on world events. But those who have read the prophetic Scriptures will understand what God is achieving- and why. Covers Daniel 9:20-27.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
Sometimes we pray and there doesn’t seem to be an answer, or at best, the answer is a long time coming. We grow discouraged thinking God doesn't care. It's possible, as Daniel discovered, that the answer to our prayer was delayed by hostile heavenly beings. Covers Daniel 10:1-21.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
Our daily newspaper tells us what happened in the previous 24 hours, and in complete detail. Many people don't believe the future can be known in the same detail. But God, for whom time doesn't exist, knows everything at once. Detail is not a problem for Him. Covers Daniel 11:1-35.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
"Armageddon" is one of those biblical words that has been adopted by our culture to refer to great battles, final conflagrations, or disastrous events. All of those terms apply to the real Armageddon, the last great battle where the nations are judged and Christ returns. Covers Daniel 11:36-12:1.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
Many Christians think only of the book of Revelation when they think about the Great Tribulation and the last days. But the prophets of the Old Testament wrote about many of the same events - not usually in as much detail, but with the same degree of accuracy. Covers Daniel 12:2-4.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
Sometimes we get confused over what is "nice to know" versus what we "need to know." While there is much about the end times that would be nice to know, God hasn't revealed it all. But He has told us everything we need to know to live godly lives until the end. Covers Daniel 12:4-13.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
