Sunday Morning Service 12th May 2024 - Daniel 9:20-23
Daniel's prayer involves confession as His sense of God determines his sense of sin. Daniel contrasts the people's unfaithfulness with God's covenant faithfulness. He cannot be anything other than faithful…
Now an old man in Babylon, Daniel has retained his Jewish identity, shaped by his relationship with God. His prayer here is a response to reading the Scriptures. Its foundation…
Gabriel is commanded to make Daniel understand the vision, but he does not understand all of it. Some things are made clear but others are not. He is told to…
Our hearts should be stirred by the suffering of Christians, as Daniel's was by this vision of terrible things that would happen to God's people hundreds of years later. He…
Daniel saw these terrible beasts but the end comes quickly. He sees the Ancient of Days; there is a higher throne behind the scenes of this world. We need to…
Daniel sees four great beasts coming out of the sea; a summary of the history of this world, which is never at peace. The first three most likely represent Babylon,…
The Lord Jesus Christ is coming again for His church. The people who are looking for Him are those whose eyes have been opened. In conversion to Christ we realise…
We may think we've contributed little to the work of the gospel but can take encouragement from Elkanah who is only mentioned once in the Bible. He demonstrates what it…
Jesus is moved to tears for Jerusalem and desires they would know the things that make for their peace. He offers eternal peace. He also desires that they know their…