“Now then, I tell you the truth: Three more kings will arise in Persia, and then a fourth, who will be far richer than all the others. When he has gained power by his wealth, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom of Greece. Daniel 11:2 (NIV). The angel is prophesying about what will happenContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 18 November 2021. Today’s topic: Historical Angels”
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Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 4 October 2021. Today’s topic: Pray Like Daniel
I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed: “Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, we have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled; we have turned away from your commands and laws. We have not listened to your servants the prophets, who spoke in your nameContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 4 October 2021. Today’s topic: Pray Like Daniel”
Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 30 September 2021. Today’s topic: Jeremiah
In the first year of Darius son of Xerxes (a Mede by descent), who was made ruler over the Babylonian kingdom—in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the Scriptures, according to the word of the Lord given to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years. So I turned to the LordContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 30 September 2021. Today’s topic: Jeremiah”
Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 27 September 2021. Today’s topic: Pay Attention
The two-horned ram that you saw represents the kings of Media and Persia. The shaggy goat is the king of Greece, and the large horn between its eyes is the first king. The four horns that replaced the one that was broken off represent four kingdoms that will emerge from his nation but will not have theContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 27 September 2021. Today’s topic: Pay Attention”
Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 13 September 2021 Today’s topic: And Yet
In the third year of King Belshazzar’s reign, I, Daniel, had a vision, after the one that had already appeared to me. In my vision I saw myself in the citadel of Susa in the province of Elam; in the vision I was beside the Ulai Canal. I looked up, and there before me was a ram with two horns, standing beside theContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 13 September 2021 Today’s topic: And Yet”
Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 7 September 2021 Today’s topic: The Winning Side of History
“He gave me this explanation: ‘The fourth beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on earth. It will be different from all the other kingdoms and will devour the whole earth, trampling it down and crushing it. The ten horns are ten kings who will come from this kingdom. After them another king will arise, differentContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 7 September 2021 Today’s topic: The Winning Side of History”
Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 16 August 2021 Today’s topic: Sources Say So
“The first was like a lion, and it had the wings of an eagle. I watched until its wings were torn off and it was lifted from the ground so that it stood on two feet like a human being, and the mind of a human was given to it. Daniel 7:4 (NIV). Multiple sources (https://biblehub.com/commentaries/daniel/7-4.htm, https://lifehopeandtruth.com/prophecy/understanding-the-book-of-daniel/daniel-7/.Continue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 16 August 2021 Today’s topic: Sources Say So”
Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 20 July 2021 Today’s topic: Last Chance
Then at Belshazzar’s command, Daniel was clothed in purple, a gold chain was placed around his neck, and he was proclaimed the third highest ruler in the kingdom. Daniel 5:29 (NIV). This is Belshazzar’s last chance. He has this final opportunity to plead with God, to pray for His mercy, to turn away this terrible swiftContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 20 July 2021 Today’s topic: Last Chance”
Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 13 July 2021 Today’s topic: Believable
So Daniel was brought before the king, and the king said to him, “Are you Daniel, one of the exiles my father the king brought from Judah? I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you and that you have insight, intelligence and outstanding wisdom. The wise men and enchanters were brought before me toContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 13 July 2021 Today’s topic: Believable”
Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 24 November 2021 Today’s topic: Nebuchadnezzar and Patton
At the same time that my sanity was restored, my honor and splendor were returned to me for the glory of my kingdom. My advisers and nobles sought me out, and I was restored to my throne and became even greater than before. Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything he doesContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 24 November 2021 Today’s topic: Nebuchadnezzar and Patton”
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