Daniel: God is In ControlThe Great WarMarch 22, 2015Please turn to Daniel 11Michael’s Personal Goal: to find my peace with the One who will reign foreverA Cyclical History (11:1-35)App: There will be no peace until Christ is in control“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6bApp: Let’s be about introducing others to the Prince of PeaceThe Great War (11:36-45)Then they gathered the kings together to the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon. Revelation 16:16 (ref. Ezekiel 38:19-21)When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Mark 13:7-8 (ref. 2Peter 3:3-12)App: God’s patience is directed toward you. Put your life, faith and hope in HimThe End Times: People who will stand with God-12:1: Those who have lived by faith alone-12:2: Those who have died in faith-12:3: Those who love people too much to not tell them of the good news of the Kingdom App: The only fanfare that is needed is the blessing of our Lord“Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.” Matthew 25:34b“Everyone will hate you because of me. 18 But not a hair of your head will perish. 19 Stand firm, and you will win life.” Luke 21:17-19 (also: 25-28)What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?