Christian fellowship is the partnership we have in the gospel. This means we share in Christ (common possession) and the ministry of reconciliation (common purpose).

The church has a future because it is founded on Jesus who continues to build his church through the proclamation of the gospel.

What does the resurrection do? It puts Jesus on the throne and frees us from Satan, Sin & Death. 

Oh resurrection hope is not a negation of our creatureliness, rather it’s a new beginning.

In Daniel's vision, he learns that there isn’t just a physical battle, but a spiritual battle that rages on. This will ultimately converge with the resurrection, which proves God’s victory over all things spiritual and physical. It is therefore wise to put your hope in God who raised Jesus from the dead as the first fruit of the resurrection.

Daniel prays in light of God’s word through Jeremiah to bring the exile to an end. God’s answer is beyond Daniel’s expectations, which points to Jesus, the Anointed One, who brings an end to sin, atones for wickedness and brings in everlasting righteousness.

 Just as there needs to be a change of government (Dan 7), so there needs to be a change in worship, for the sanctuary of the Lord will once again be desecrated after the exile. Jesus is the new temple (John 2:19) and true worship is in Spirit and Truth (John 4:24).

The Ancient of Days (God) will judge the kingdoms ruled by beasts and appoint the one like a Son of Man to establish his kingdom that will endure forever. Jesus is the Son of Man who will rule as God’s forever “Man”.

The living God is faithful

Daniel 4-5