Then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature. His final conflict with the king of the South is recorded in verses 40-42 along with other victories. The rescue of verse 1 seems to be described largely in terms of the resurrection in verses 2 and 3. Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 8 As for me, I heard but could not understand; so I said, My lord, what will be the outcome of these events? 9 And he said, Go your way, Daniel, for these words are concealed and sealed up until the end time. Knowledge has given us the atomic bomb and a vast arsenal of lethal weapons, but it has not given us world peace. 23 Now not for his sake only was it written, that IT WAS RECKONED TO HIM, 24 but for our sake also, to whom it will be reckoned, as those who believe in Him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, 25 He who was delivered up because of our transgressions, and was raised because of our justification (Romans 4:16-25). 18 Even by saying these things, they scarcely persuaded the crowds not to offer sacrifice to them. 8 By oppression and judgment He was taken away; And as for His generation, who considered That He was cut off out of the land of the living, For the transgression of my people to whom the stroke was due? Romans 15:13 - Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. So last week the writer helps us hold fast our hope by telling us that it is based on two unchangeable things: Gods promise and Gods oath to bless us forever. Rumors from the East and the North reach him, and he becomes very hostile and aggressive, destroying and annihilating many (11:44). Worship God. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. As I understand it, insight comes only to believers, who have and heed the Word of God, and who also benefit from the ministry of the Holy Spirit. And I saw, coming out of the mouth of the dragon and out of the mouth of the beast and out of the mouth of the false prophet, three unclean spirits like frogs. He comes into frequent contact with the nation Israel because of its location in relationship to the king of the South. At least three times in our text, the king of the North wages war with the king of the South. 113 The first and last attacks are successful, while the second ends in retreat. In the sixteenth chapter of the Gospel of Luke, the parable of the rich man and Lazarus is recorded as told by our Lord. Israels deliverance does not come about because God will make them strong, but rather because God will use wicked men to shatter the power of His holy people. God opened the Red Sea, making a path for Israels escape and the means for the destruction of the Egyptian army (Exodus 3-15). 1 Corinthians 13:13 faith love. The certain hope of the resurrection of the dead is the basis for godly living, even in times when godliness brings persecution. God provided the means for Abrams blessing through a son, whom Abram and his wife were powerless to produce (Genesis 12:1ff.). But most of the prophecies which remain unfulfilled will likely be fulfilled after our death. I wonder how many of us could be told the same thing. Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. Philippians 3:20. 28 At this point the revelation ended. And night will be no more. A retired pastor, relating humorous incidents during his years of ministry, tells the story of a problem-plagued funeral service he conducted. The first words spoken to Daniel in verse 13 should set the standard for every Christian. This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope [literally: omit a hope and refer sure and steadfast to the anchor] both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil, where Jesus has entered as a forerunner for us, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. In Daniels vision of chapter 7, the same four Gentile kingdoms seem to be in view as described in chapter 2. If our holding fast was obtained and irrevocably secured by the blood of Jesus, then why does God tell us to hold fast? Such is the way God has always worked with men. The final revelation of Daniel 10-12 gave Daniel more details and a greater, though far from complete, grasp of what it all meant. 118 There are several specific, but different, time indicators in the Book of Daniel. Therefore we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions that you are enduring. At the end of chapter 11, the king of the North is encamped between the sea and the beautiful Holy Mountain ready to attack and to destroy. But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering. Contact me: openbibleinfo (at) gmail.com. It is answered, as I understand it, by our glorified Lord who is described in Daniel 10:5-6. Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. You can use the word hope in at least three ways: A subjective feeling or conviction in the soul. (Heaven is my hope.), A person or event that makes your confidence sure (Jesuss death is my only hope of escaping judgment.). In defense of the chapter division as we have it in our Bibles, a significant change is evident in Daniel 12:1, one which explains (if it does not also justify) the ending of chapter 11 at verse 45. Persevering in hope and laying hold on our inheritance and banking on it and being satisfied in it and living by the power of it belongs to (literally: is had by) salvation. Unless otherwise indicated, all content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Those who let their light shine in the dark days of persecution and opposition, and thus led many to righteousness, will shine brightly forever in eternity. empowering of our wills because we want to hold fast. I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who hold to the testimony of Jesus. O Sheol, where is your sting? The Book of Daniel will be a guiding light for those with insight in the last days. They will go here and there seeking new knowledge (see Acts 17:16-21). What does lay hold of mean in real life experience? The principle is this: Gods power and our deliverance come not through our strength but through our weakness. And you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth., He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. Jesus said, Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.. 2 My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? Because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. My Fathers house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.. Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. 11 And from the time that the regular sacrifice is abolished, and the abomination of desolation is set up, there will be 1,290 days. Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. But then he said in verse 9, But beloved, we are convinced of better things concerning you, and things that accompany salvation. The better things are perseverance in faith and patient obedience in other words, holding fast to their hope. And he says that this accompanies salvation. That is, it belongs to Gods children as part of their salvation. This resurrection of the righteous and the wicked is very plainly prophesied in verse 2 of our text. Romans 8:25. A time of pain will come upon her, but it is through this pain that the joy of new life will come to pass. I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg. This is generally understood to mean a period of three and one-half years. It takes the believer to the high-water mark of Christian hopethe assurance of the resurrection of the dead. Beyond this, He assured Daniel that he, along with all mankind, would be raised from the dead to receive either eternal life or eternal contempt. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 117 Whereas it was usual to lift ones hand (singular) in taking an oath (Gn. We know the vision he received was in response to his request to understand that which the angel was sent to explain: 10 Then behold, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees. He was there before creation. Heavenly rewards are here, as elsewhere, linked to earthly faithfulness and service. Once more, the group gathered under the shelter, and the pastor again began to read from Romans 8, For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels From the corner of his eye, he could see the funeral director studying the tent roof where rain water had collected producing a sizeable overhead pool. The Cross And Christs Suffering For Sins (1 Peter 3:18-22), 6. Michael is Israels prince (10:21), the great prince who stands guard over the sons of Daniels people, Israel (12:1). Were on a mission to change that. (9) What is the relationship between the doctrine of the resurrection and prophecy? Those who have insight, and by it are encouraged to let their lights shine in the midst of opposition and persecution, will shine even more brightly in heaven. 4 But as for you, Daniel, conceal these words and seal up the book until the end of time; many will go back and forth, and knowledge will increase.. So that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. Jesus promises that our life will be eternal and filled with perfect peace. You can use the word "hope" in at least three ways: A subjective feeling or conviction in the soul. The events of history from Daniels day down to the day of the Lord are described in chapter 11 in terms of the on-going struggle of two world powers: the king of the North and the king of the South. The final king of the North is introduced in Daniel 11:21 and is the central figure in the remainder of chapter 11. Thy kingdom come. In Daniels vision of chapter 8, the little horn of this vision extends his kingdom toward the Beautiful Land (verse 9), overcomes some of the host of heaven (verse 10), and exalts himself as though he were equal with the commander of the host (verse 11). . But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. What was the point of an anchor in those days? The text can be outlined: (2) Israel and the little horn 11:40-45, (3) Israels distress and deliverance 12:1-4, (4) The length of Israels distress 12:5-7, (5) The outcome Israels distress 12:8-13, 1 Now at that time Michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise. Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. (5) In verse 4, what was Daniel commanded to do, and why? Verse 4 tells us where Daniel was when the vision appeared to himby the bank of the great Tigris River. 14 I will ransom them from the power of Sheol; I will redeem them from death. The hope of the Old Testament saint required the resurrection of the dead. While the wicked will blindly pursue the same course of sin, those who have insight will understand and see the hand of God divinely guiding the course of human history in such a way as to fulfill His purposes and promises. . For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? What better truth to end the prophecy of Daniel than that of the resurrection from the dead! 15 And indeed if they had been thinking of that country from which they went out, they would have had opportunity to return. Luke 23:43 Today you will be with me in paradise. I know many changes are needed in my life. What he bought was not the nullification of our wills as though we didnt have to hold fast, but the You believe in God; believe also in me. The resurrection of the dead is the truth which God withheld in Daniel until the final chapter. N And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. But God opened the sea, bringing about the salvation of His people and the destruction of their enemies. D 14:22; Ex. First, the angel Michael114 is the instrument through whom the period of the Great Tribulation is initiated. J There is only one wayresurrection. He did not need to change as death drew near, for he had lived all of his life in the light of eternity and of his glorious hope in the God of Israel. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. But we can hold fast only because we are held fast (see Philippians 3:12). And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Behold, the . 21 By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff. You are not left to yourself to hold on the storms of life. F How could the protector of Israel precipitate this time of such great suffering? The answer to this question comes more from inference than from direct statements in this text. Then he said, Christ was faithful as a Son over his house whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the boast of our hope firm until the end. Note, it does not say that we will become his house if we hold fast to our hope. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!". THE WORLD IS NEAR YOU, IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART that is, the word of faith which we are preaching, 9 that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved; 10 for with the heart man believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation (Romans 10:8-10). K Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. 100 Bible Verses about Hope. "And they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.". His umbrella pierced the canvas, ripping a gaping hole in the roof of the tent as a river of ice cold water cascaded over the pall-bearers. U Not in the order of Aaron and Levi who (1) had to offer sacrifices for themselves and for the people (Hebrews 5:3; 7:27), and (2) who died and had to be replaced year by year (Hebrews 7:23), and (3) who offered the blood of bulls and goats which could never take away sins (Hebrews 10:4). 13 But as for you, go your way to the end; then you will enter into rest and rise again for your allotted portion at the end of the age.. Stop doubting and believe.". They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. (1) How does the time period in which Michael arises (12:1) relate to the preceding context? Psalm 39:7. Let us listen and learn, and gain hope and comfort. reliability acknowledging promises. T And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him. Bible verses about Heavenly Hope. That too is a work of our salvation. ", "who is in heaven?" We have become partakers of Christ evidence? We hold fast to our hope. But from the first chapter of Daniel through all those many years of his bondage and service in captivity, Daniel remained faithful. Verse 11 reveals one more detail: the period between the time the regular sacrifice is abolished and the abomination of desolation is set up will be 1,290 days. The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne. Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. Funerals must deal with the ugly reality of death and the reminder that each of us must come to terms with it. 5 For if we have become united with Him in the likeness of his death, certainly we shall be also in the likeness of His resurrection (Romans 6:5). In Daniel 12:7 we are again told that it will be a time, times, and half a time until the end of these wonders. In Daniel 12:11, we read that there will be 1,290 days from the time the regular sacrifice is stopped until the abomination of desolation, and in Daniel 12:12 it is 1335 days (45 additional days) until the time of blessing for the saints who endure. It looked as though the entire nation would be wiped out by the Egyptian army as they found themselves trapped between the Red Sea and the approaching Egyptian forces. 11 And he said to me, O Daniel, man of high esteem, understand the words that I am about to tell you and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you. And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up trembling. It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. The Cross And Separation From The World (1 Peter 4:1-6), 7. Salvation is not merely an anchored rope dangling from heaven for us to hold on to with our own strength. 22 By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the exodus of the sons of Israel, and gave orders concerning his bones (Hebrews 11:13-22). 10 But the LORD was pleased To crush Him, putting Him to grief; If He would render Himself as a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, And the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. Great amounts of money and effort are spent to conceal the ugly face of death. The question raised relates to the length of time Gods people will suffer in the tribulation period. The brothers of the rich man did not need new revelation nor did they need to hear a word of warning in a unique and dramatic way. 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