As Israel’s 70-year exile neared its end in Daniel 9, Daniel didn’t just celebrate—he prayed, repented, and sought God’s mercy. He knew that while God is just in judgment, He is also faithful to forgive. This passage reminds us that true repentance isn’t just admitting fault—it’s turning back to God with a heart that trusts […]

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The Sabbath principle is about rest, renewal, and trusting God’s provision. Just as man needs rest, so does the land, reflecting God’s care for creation. The Sabbatical Year required Israel to let the land lie fallow, relying on God rather than human effort. The Year of Jubilee, every 50 years, restored land, forgave debts, and […]

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Evil fights to stamp out the gospel, and Daniel 8 reveals three key lines of attack. First, it removes the sacrifices, disrupting the daily reminder of sin and atonement. In Christ, we no longer offer sacrifices, but we present our lives as living sacrifices, fully surrendered to Him (Romans 12:1-2). Second, it tears down the […]

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The Sabbath, rooted in creation and commanded in the moral law, contrasts Israel’s former slavery, where labor was relentless. Unlike paganism, which relies on human effort, true faith rests in God’s work. God’s redemption established the Sabbath as a sign of freedom, pointing to Christ, who secures eternal rest for His people. More than a […]

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Daniel 8 reveals God’s sovereign control over history, showing the rise and fall of empires and the ongoing battle between good and evil. The vision foretells the power struggles of the Medo-Persian and Greek empires, leading to the rise of Antiochus IV Epiphanes, a ruler who foreshadows the Antichrist. His persecution of the Jewish people […]

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This week explores the biblical understanding of citizenship, sojourning, and immigration. It emphasizes that nations, established by God, are governed by covenants that define mutual obligations and authority. The magistrate is responsible for ensuring the law is followed and enforcing justice for all within the nation, including citizens, sojourners, and immigrants. Citizens are full members […]

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Jesus called Himself the Son of Man over 80 times—emphasizing both His humanity and His divine authority. In Daniel’s vision, He is the One coming with the clouds of heaven, receiving an everlasting kingdom that will never be destroyed. What does this mean for us today? Christ reigns now. The world belongs to Him. As […]

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God’s law teaches us the seriousness of idolatry, blasphemy, and false oaths. Worship and obedience go hand in hand—what we worship, we serve. Public idolatry undermines the foundation of a just society, as all laws reflect a religious order. As Christians, we honor God by gathering for worship, speaking His name with reverence, and living […]

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