While blessing His disciples, Jesus went up to heaven.-1. The hands of blessing. -v.50- -2. The lasting impression. -v.51--3. The response of worship and joy. -v.52-53-

The gospel is not good advice about how to live, but good news about a person.-1. Countdown by Isaiah. -v.1-3--2. Readying by John. -v.4-6--3. Focusing on Jesus. -v.7-8-

Daniel launched a life of prayer, because he was seriously seeking God. What can we learn--1. During transitions - hardships, study the Word and pray. -2. Let others know that God answers prayer.-3. Follow patterns for praying.-4. Train yourself to seek God more.

We take all of our cares to God, who cares for us.-1. All. -v.7--2. Hurl them- -v.7--3. God cares for us. -v.7-

When Satan opposes, we become overwhelmed and exhausted, but kingdom perspective helps us to carry on The King's work--How do we keep perspective--1. Daily reflect on the cross of Christ - personal devotions.-2. Do not allow your fellowship with God's people to fall away.-3. Uphold the truth of God - church worship-

Despite all of our sins, God invites us to a clemency dinner--1. Holy judgment. -v.40-43--2. Covenant compassion. -v.44-46--3. Eternal thankfulness. -v.47-48-

When evil is prospering, remember that evil oversteps itself. -1. Overview of Daniel chapter 8. -2. The ram with the two horns. -v.1-4--3. Interpretation of the ram. -v.15-20-

The resurrection of Jesus changed our outlook from dark sadness to bright joy.-1. The miracles. -v. 1-4--2. The message. -v.5-7--3. The meeting. -v.8-10-

The darkness was a miracle from God, which showed...-1. The blackness of our sin before a Holy God required a Savior.-2. Christ was truly forsaken by God the Father.-3. The terrible kingdom from which we were rescued.

We praise Jesus Christ for rescuing us.-1. Praise Christ by obeying Him. -v.1-6--2. Praise Christ by admiring Him. -v.7-9--3. Praise Christ by trusting Him to do what He said. -v.10-11-.