While these 400 years of silence revealed no new biblical revelation, they clearly included many significant historical events. These included many changes in the rule of the land of Israel as well as the necessary preparations for the coming of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. “But when the right time came, God sent his Son,…
Biblical Prophecy – 400 Years of Silence Part 1
As I have studied the book of Daniel, I have found that if we understand the Jewish and the world history the scripture comes alive. When I research in one area it opens up other areas that I need to study. I praise God that serving Him never gets boring. There is always exciting areas…
Biblical Prophecy – The Maccabean Revolt Part 2
Under the leadership of Judas Maccabeus, the rebellion continued successfully, and the Maccabees, were able to capture Jerusalem and rededicate the temple in 164 BC. From there Maccabeus took the war to Galilee in an effort to reclaim all Jewish territory. In 164 BC, Antiochus Epiphanes died, and his son and successor Antiochus Eupator agreed…
Biblical Prophecy – The Maccabean Revolt Part 1
In our studying Daniel 11, we see the future of what is going to happen. Most of what the angel prophesied has already happened. We are moving into the period of the antichrist in the next few verses. The antichrist will be right before the return of Jesus. This period that we are studying was…
Victorious Living – Our Mighty God
“When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers— the moon and the stars you set in place— what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them? Yet you made them only a little lower than God and crowned them with…
Biblical Prophecy – Daniel 11:29-31
“Then at the appointed time he will once again invade the south, but this time the result will be different. For warships from western coastlands will scare him off, and he will withdraw and return home. But he will vent his anger against the people of the holy covenant and reward those who forsake the…
Biblical Prophecy – Daniel 11:27-28
“Seeking nothing but each other’s harm, these kings will plot against each other at the conference table, attempting to deceive each other. But it will make no difference, for the end will come at the appointed time. “The king of the north will then return home with great riches. On the way he will set…
Victorious Living – Call to Service
“Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.” Ephesians 4:1 The soldier is summoned to a life of active service, and so is the Christian. The nature of the calling preludes a life of ease. If you have…
Biblical Prophecy – Daniel 11:24-26
“Without warning he will enter the richest areas of the land. Then he will distribute among his followers the plunder and wealth of the rich—something his predecessors had never done. He will plot the overthrow of strongholds, but this will last for only a short while. Then he will stir up his courage and raise…
Biblical Prophecy – Daniel 11:20-24
“His successor will send out a tax collector to maintain the royal splendor. But after a very brief reign, he will die, though not from anger or in battle. “The next to come to power will be a despicable man who is not in line for royal succession. He will slip in when least expected…