Hope for the Future – Dan 7
Daniel 7 records a fantastic dream that Daniel had about future kingdoms that will arise (like beasts) and rule over Israel. The final kingdom would be taken over by one who would be very wise and very boastful. This king
Fear Only God – Dan 6
Daniel in the lion’s den is a great story. But it is more than just a story; it’s the historical account of one man’s fear of God and how God showed His power to an entire kingdom. Jealously motivated all
Weighed and Found Wanting – Dan 5
Belteshazzar was a fool. He knew what was true and right and he ignored it. Not only did he ignore it, but he also revelled in his ignorance. He was aware of all that God had taught Nebuchadnezzar and how
The Most High Ruleth – Dan 4
Nebuchadnezzar was so proud of himself and his accomplishments. His kingdom was very great and he felt that the city of Babylon showed his greatness to the world (v.30). But all his pride was about to come crashing down. Sometime
Choosing Die Rather Than Bowing to Idols – Dan 3
King Nebuchadnezzar seems to have heard about the head of gold in his dream in Daniel 2 and proceeded to build an image of gold for everyone to bow down to. This created a real problem for Shadrach, Meshach, and
But There Is A God in Heaven – Dan 2
All of Babylon was upset. The king was upset because he had a dream that he didn’t understand. The “wise men” and kings counsellors were upset because they were going to die if they could not tell and interpret his
Dare to Be a Daniel – Dan 1
The exile of the Jews into heathen nations gets very personal in Daniel. There we read of four young Hebrew men who are thrust into a totally foreign environment. Everything is different and potentially harmful to their faith. They are
A City Where the Lord Is – Eze 48
In contrast to the destruction of Jerusalem and the departure of the Lord (Ezekiel 10-11), the final chapters of Ezekiel promise a place of hope, order, beauty, and ultimately the Lord’s presence. In Ezekiel 48, we read of all the
Living Water – Eze 47
Water is crucial for life. Just the thought of not having water makes me desperate for a drink. In Ezekiel 47, we read of a great river that will flow from under the temple in Jerusalem. This river will give
God Dwelling With Men – Eze 41
At the end of Ezekiel, there are several chapters (Eze 40-43) dedicated to a glorious temple which God Himself will indwell one day. He will come back just as he left in the beginning (Eze 10-11). He will fill the