Beyond the Message

Daniel 9:20-27


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 In this episode, Michael and Jake discuss yesterday’s sermon from Daniel 9 — similarly to Daniel our hope can be off and in need of an adjustment; we need to remember to put our hope in Christ, not the lesser things that can tend to captivate our hearts. We unpack the main points from the sermon and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into the text.

Daniel expected the end of exile to mean the rebuilding of Jerusalem, but God revealed something far bigger—the coming of a Messiah who would end sin, establish righteousness, and fulfill every promise. In this episode, we explore how God redirected Daniel’s hope and how He still calls us to lift our eyes from earthly fixes to eternal realities. We discuss how misplaced hope drains faith, how Christ redefines fulfillment, and how God’s sovereignty in prophecy fuels trust in every season.

Recommended Resources:

Daniel Commentaries

  • Daniel: The Triumph of God's Kingdom
  • The Preacher's Commentary - Vol. 21- Daniel
  • Exalting Jesus in Daniel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary)
  • Daniel: An Introduction and Commentary (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries)
  • The Message of Daniel: His Kingdom Cannot Fail (The Bible Speaks Today Series)
  • With the Clouds of Heaven: The Book of Daniel in Biblical Theology (Volume 32)
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    • Tools to Help You Study God’s Word
    • Message Highlights:

      • Main Point: Put your hope in Christ.
      • Daniel’s prayer met by revelation—God answers with far more than Daniel expected.
      • The 70 weeks prophecy: complexity with a clear center—Christ.
      • God’s precision in prophecy proves His power and faithfulness.
      • The difference between hoping for restoration from God and resting in redemption through Christ.
      • Our modern hopes often need the same “Daniel-style” correction.
      • Practical application:

        • Audit your hope: What are you most excited about changing—and does it point to Christ or comfort?
        • Anchor in fulfillment: Christ didn’t come to improve Babylon but to end sin and bring righteousness.
        • Trust His timing: God’s plans unfold perfectly, even when the calendar feels confusing.
        • Let prophecy fuel worship: Every fulfilled promise in Scripture proves God keeps His word.
        • Redirect zeal: Be more passionate about the Redeemer than about rebuilding the ruins.
        • Resources Currently Available at the Veritas Church Bookstore

          • Daniel For You
          • Evangelism as Exiles
          • Thriving in Babylon
          • The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self
          • Daniel ESV Scripture Journal
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