Have you ever come to God in complete humility and brokenness, not asking for anything other than mercy and leniency? This is what Daniel did on behalf of the entire people of Israel. ◊ Everyone prays. Or at least most… Read More ›
End Times
Alexander the Great in DANIEL 8
Two years later comes another dream/vision for Daniel. Though given an explanation, it is not surprising he is still confused and troubled by what he is told. ◊ Chapter 8 unveils another dream that Daniel experiences two years after his… Read More ›
The 4 Beasts/Empires in DANIEL 7
Now comes the prophetic part of the Book of DANIEL. But is this past history or a prediction of future end times? Be forewarned: this may not be what you learned from church sermons, books, or movies. ◊ In Chapters… Read More ›
The Lions’ Den in DANIEL 6
Evil people have conspired against good people all through human history. Sometimes good triumphs over evil – sometimes not. In Daniel 6, much is revealed about human nature and the purposes of God. ◊ Have you ever seen someone suffer… Read More ›
The Handwriting in DANIEL 5
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 ›
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 ›