Introduction and historical background, Babylon had conquered Judah and taken away a number of young nobles. Daniel's character is firmly established when he decides not to eat the unclean food prescribed by the king. His position in the government is established when he is able to tell Nebuchadnezzar his dream and its interpretation.

The world is a difficult and dangerous place. In going through difficulties and trials, it is easy to lose track of the fact that God is with us and wants very much to have us overcome and thrive. In this realization, we should have a sense of gratitude for all that He has done for us - both the pleasant and the difficult. This attitude serves as a counter to envy, self-pity, malice and covetousness.

The sharp sickle and the harvest of the earth. The commissioning of the seven angles who are to pour out the bowls of wrath.

The spirit of antichrist teaches that the Messiah did not come in the flesh, that He was not fully human. The fact that Messiah is human and shared in our temptations and trials has profound emotional and theological implications. Our God alone has compassion for our hardships because He experienced the same things.

Prophetic interlude between the Seven Trumpets and the Seven Bowls of Wrath. Begins with biblical background about the birth of Messiah and Satan's fall from heaven. Describes the Beasts and their powers. The meeting of the 144,000 with the Lamb. The messages of the Three Angels and the harvest of the Earth.

Looking in Exodus at the sequence of events by which God took Israel away from Egypt and brought them to Mt Sinai, it becomes clear that, having once freed them, He did not want them again to descend into slavery. Thus we can regard Shabbat and the Torah as His prescription for their continued liberty and prosperity.

The two witnesses in Jerusalem. Who might they be and what is their purpose? The Seventh Trumpet when the Messiah returns. Where have we seen that before?

The siege of Samaria. Elisha predicts the siege will be broken on the morrow and God puts the Syrians to flight. Coming full circle from Elijah's charge in 1 Kings 13, Elisha anoints Hazael as king over Syria and Jehu king over Israel.

Christianity was originally called 'The Way.' This implies that God expects the believer's walk to change when he comes into the Kingdom. A discussion of the place and importance of works in the life of a believer.

The Little Scroll and a discussion of the mystery of God which is to be fulfilled.