Bible Talks from Daniel

You live in a war zone, but Jesus is our war hero - so shine.

In this final sermon to the series in Daniel we see an overview of the way God rules through human history. God works through history, and he’s determined its end. The only thing that’s left is your response. Where will you be?

In this talk Daniel sides with his people in owning the sin that brought on God's just judgment of the exile. Knowing that in 70 years the exile is over Daniel confesses his sins because God is merciful. God immediately answers the prayer with the promises that the Messiah will be killed and cut off. He will bring the end of sin and sacrifice.

In this incredible chapter of the Bible we see the man of God – Daniel – deep in prayer as he finds himself in the middle of God’s purposes for the world. As we see how God dealt with Daniel, we also see how God deals with us when we come to him in prayer in response to what he’s revealed about the future.

Daniel's picture of the Lord Jesus is of the crowned Lord of All, with absolute authority, glory, and sovereign power.

In a world that is increasingly hostile to the name of Christ, what is it that has allowed many like Daniel to stand firm? Daniel’s strange vision makes clear to us three truths about God that will allow us to persevere to the end.

In this well known chapter of Daniel’s life, the man of God is thrown into a den of lions for his steadfast commitment to God. As this scene plays out we see God at work in the lives of his people, and we also see the potential we have to bring glory to God by standing firm for Jesus.

When God is our judge we will work with integrity and fear only God. We may not always escape the jaws of the lions but in Christ we will escape the jaws of judgment.

In Daniel 4 we hear the testimony of King Nebuchadnezzar. A king of Babylon who is cut down in his prime and in his mind until he looks up to the God most high who truly rules over heaven and earth.