4-30-24: “Test The Spirits”

“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have goneinto the world. “ I John 4:1 We live in an age where two powerful evils attack us. The first view tells us to be tolerant, more accepting, loving toward others who aredifferent… Continue reading 4-30-24: “Test The Spirits”

4-29-24: God’s Way In God’s Timing

“They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength;They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall runand not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 As we read of this great event in the life of Daniel we are reminded of a close parallel that ended with very different… Continue reading 4-29-24: God’s Way In God’s Timing

4-28-24: Serving God, the King’s Gifts, Satan’s Temptations

“Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face, and worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an oblation and sweet odours unto him. Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon and chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon.… Continue reading 4-28-24: Serving God, the King’s Gifts, Satan’s Temptations

4-27-24: The Invitation

“A great God has made known to the king what shall be after this. The dream is certain, and its interpretation sure.”Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face and paid homage to Daniel, and commanded that an offering and incense be offered up to him. The king answered and said to Daniel, “Truly, your God… Continue reading 4-27-24: The Invitation

4-26-24: The Rock Falling From Heaven On The Earth

“And in the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that shall never be destroyed, nor shall the kingdom be left to another people. It shall break in pieces all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, and it shall stand forever, just as you saw that a… Continue reading 4-26-24: The Rock Falling From Heaven On The Earth

4-25-24: The Fourth, Fierce, Fragile Kingdom

“And as you saw the feet and toes, partly of potter’s clay and partly of iron, it shall be a divided kingdom, but some of the firmness of iron shall be in it, just as you saw iron mixed with the soft clay. And as the toes of the feet were partly iron and partly… Continue reading 4-25-24: The Fourth, Fierce, Fragile Kingdom

4-5-24: The Second Year?

“Now in the second year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; and his spirit was so troubled that his sleep left him.” Daniel 2:1 When we come to Daniel 2 we see God begin to use Daniel as a young man. Paul told Timothy “let no man despise your youth”.God uses people whose hearts are… Continue reading 4-5-24: The Second Year?

4-24-24: The Fourth World Kingdom

“And there shall be a fourth kingdom, strong as iron, because iron breaks to pieces and shatters all things. And like iron that crushes, it shall break and crush all these.” Daniel 2:40 Daniel continues with the interpretation from God of Neuchadnezzar’s dream. As the king listens to Daniel he canremember what Daniel is describing.… Continue reading 4-24-24: The Fourth World Kingdom

4-23-24: Kingdom after Kingdom

“Another kingdom inferior to you shall arise after you, and yet a third kingdom of bronze, which shall rule over all the earth.” Daniel 2:39 Daniel continues the interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream. The king is likely relieved and somewhat proud after he heard he was the head of gold. Maybe he thinks that means… Continue reading 4-23-24: Kingdom after Kingdom

4-22-24: The Head of Gold

“This was the dream. Now we will tell the king its interpretation. You, O king, the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, and the might, and the glory, and into whose hand he has given, wherever they dwell, the children of man, the beasts of the… Continue reading 4-22-24: The Head of Gold