You’ve heard the phrase “the handwriting is on the wall.” This comes from the Bible, specifically in the Book of DANIEL chapter 5. What’s going on here? ◊ When something is inevitable or seemingly about to happen, one may use… Read More ›
End Times
The King’s Madness in DANIEL 4
There’s another episode in the Book of Daniel that doesn’t get as much attention. It too involves the outlandish fulfillment of a king’s dream. Once again, God reigns. ◊ King Nebuchadnezzar II, one of the greatest and longest reigning monarchs… Read More ›
The State Religion in DANIEL 3
Do you support a nation or state that mandates practice of a certain religion? Here’s what happened to Daniel’s friends who opposed the mandate in Babylon. ◊ At the end of Chapter 2 in the Book of Daniel, young Daniel, the devout Hebrew… Read More ›
The King’s Dream in DANIEL 2
Does God control the rise and fall of nations? Did the Book of Daniel really predict over 500 years of accurate history in subsequent years? Yes. ◊ While Chapter 1 of the Book of Daniel is fairly straightforward, Chapter 2… Read More ›
A Test of Obedience in DANIEL 1
Do you go along with the crowd and do what others tell you to do? Do you have set behavioral standards in life? Would you do what Daniel did? ◊ Daniel was only a teenager (most scholars place him between… Read More ›
An Intro to the Book of DANIEL
The Book of DANIEL is a highly popular book due to memorable Sunday School stories and its prophetic intrigue. Most profound is that it’s grounded in measurable history. ◊ Even if one (like me) did not grow up going to… Read More ›
US Elections and End of the World?
This week’s US election results do not mean the end of the world. That’s faulty theology. ◊ I had a friend tell me again this week that we are “in the Last Days” – meaning the soon coming end of the… Read More ›
Don’t Judge or Argue
The Christian community is itself divided in thought, attitude, and even interest level across a wide variety of hot topic arenas. So what matters? ◊ Jim’s company recently was recognized for its high “LGBTQ Inclusivity” rating by a regional newspaper. While… Read More ›
“God Used Evolution!”
While this statement may be a safe and acceptable compromise for many Christians, there are some inherent issues with it. ◊ Carl was proud to be recently asked to speak at the local community college symposium on Climate Change for the… Read More ›
Teens and Jesus
In a post-Covid world, teens are seeking, and finding, someone trustworthy, wise, and peaceful. This is a good thing. ◊ In the 1970’s, Jesus Christ Superstar was a musical and then movie targeted at a young and growing Baby Boomer generation. There… Read More ›
“Last Days” Understanding Revisited
Do “Last Days” references in the Bible always mean the future, like our own 21st century? Good question. Confusion over this matter occurred with 1st century Jews and with many Christ-followers today. ◊ A group of friends was studying the… Read More ›
The Message in ACTS 13
If you want to know what Christianity is really all about, simply read ACTS chapter 13. Paul, the first great global missionary, makes a strikingly clear presentation of the gospel message. For anybody. ◊ If asked, what would you say… Read More ›
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