6 Then he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel, saying, ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord of armies. Zechariah 4:6 (NASB) Speaking to one who would lead the people of Israel back home from Babylon near the end of Daniel’s life, the prophet Zechariah was pointed to the true sourceContinue reading “Not by Might nor by Power– Daniel 4”
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The Fourth Man – Daniel 3
Who was the fourth man, walking about unharmed with Daniel’s three friends in the midst of a blazing fire? To address this, we need to set some background. When King Nebuchadnezzar first heard Daniel’s interpretation of his troubling dream, He gave glory to the God of heaven. Only a God far greater than the godsContinue reading “The Fourth Man – Daniel 3”
A Promotion from God – Daniel 2
Under threat of death by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, Daniel and his friends prayed fervently to be given the king’s dream and its interpretation by God. The Lord answered their prayers, providing both the dream and its meaning, and these were quickly shared with the king, to his satisfaction. The mysterious dream was, in fact,Continue reading “A Promotion from God – Daniel 2”
The Great Statue – Daniel 2
In answer to the earnest prayers of Daniel and his friends, the Lord provided the prophet with both the king’s dream and its meaning. Further revelations and visions in Daniel’s life will fill in more detail about the specific interpretation of the dream, but Daniel shares what he has been given so far with KingContinue reading “The Great Statue – Daniel 2”
Revealing the Latter Days – Daniel 2
God sent a troubling dream to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, and would use the prophet Daniel to give him its irrefutable interpretation. Through this, God will reveal the future for all people on earth – from a succession of four great world empires who will rule over them, right down to their present day derivatives.Continue reading “Revealing the Latter Days – Daniel 2”
Times and Seasons – Daniel 2
What started out as a great advantage for the prophet Daniel and his friends had suddenly turned into a great peril. Far from their home in Judah, unlike most of their fellow exiles in Babylon, they were being raised in King Nebuchadnezzar’s luxurious palace. They were treated with favoritism and being given every avenue ofContinue reading “Times and Seasons – Daniel 2”
Nebuchadnezzar’s Troubling Dream – Daniel 2
What sorts of things keep you awake as you lie in bed at night? Hopefully nothing. But for some, simply thinking about the list of things that need to be done the next day can interfere with a restful night’s sleep. For others, lack of sleep on any given night can have a more seriousContinue reading “Nebuchadnezzar’s Troubling Dream – Daniel 2”
The King’s Favor – Daniel 1
Sometimes in life, we get warm treatment and appreciation from those in authority above us. Other times, we cannot seem to gain their approval or favor, no matter how hard we try. Mostly these situations are just part of the ups and downs of a normal life. But there may also be occasions when weContinue reading “The King’s Favor – Daniel 1”
Relying Upon God – Daniel 1
I think it is safe to say that many of us have had to battle with something we would fail to win in our own strength. As it is difficult to faithfully wait for God to come to our aid, we often decide to help Him out by implementing our own ideas and schemes. AsContinue reading “Relying Upon God – Daniel 1”
A Prophet In the Palace – Daniel 1
The prophet Daniel would be a bright spot in the history of the people of Israel. God used him to bring hope to the exiles who had been carried off from Jerusalem into Babylon after their defeat by King Nebuchadnezzar, and also hope to all believers today. Daniel was a person of great faith, andContinue reading “A Prophet In the Palace – Daniel 1”
Daily Meditations from the Genealogy of Jesus 