Daniel 10 alludes to the fact that life is hard, and we learn why: there is a great conflict being played out in the spiritual dimensions; in the heavens. And the conflicts we experience here on earth are the counterpart of that great spiritual conflict. The more aware we are of this great spiritual conflict, the more we’ll be prepared for the challenges of life on earth.

Daniel 10 alludes to the fact that life is hard, and we learn why: there is a great conflict being played out in the spiritual dimensions; in the heavens. And the conflicts we experience here on earth are the counterpart of that great spiritual conflict. The more aware we are of this great spiritual conflict, the more we’ll be prepared for the challenges of life on earth.

"Faithfulness in Exile" comes not through our own strength or ingenuity in swimming against the raging currents of pagan culture. It comes through understanding that our only hope is holding fast to our Rock and Redeemer, clinging to Him in prayer.

"Faithfulness in Exile" comes not through our own strength or ingenuity in swimming against the raging currents of pagan culture. It comes through understanding that our only hope is holding fast to our Rock and Redeemer, clinging to Him in prayer.

In Daniel 8, the Lord gives Daniel another apocalyptic unveiling of what was to place in human history. Surprisingly, Daniel’s response was appalled confusion, teaching us that the elect exiles of God are never promised a peaceful journey, but a peaceful destination.

In Daniel 8, the Lord gives Daniel another apocalyptic unveiling of what was to place in human history. Surprisingly, Daniel’s response was appalled confusion, teaching us that the elect exiles of God are never promised a peaceful journey, but a peaceful destination.

As we come to Chapter 7, we enter the world of the apocalyptic. Apocalyptic literature is not doom and gloom. The overarching idea is that God is revealing something to Daniel (and us) so that he can see what’s going on, but also to give him hope. We are reminded that God is presently on the throne and that He will ultimately triumph.

As we come to Chapter 7, we enter the world of the apocalyptic. Apocalyptic literature is not doom and gloom. The overarching idea is that God is revealing something to Daniel (and us) so that he can see what’s going on, but also to give him hope. We are reminded that God is presently on the throne and that He will ultimately triumph.

Luke 24 tells the story of the resurrection. Jesus gets up out of the grave. He’s been crucified, but God raises him up. We pick up the story as Jesus appears to two disciples on the road to Emmaus and later He eats with them. But they don’t understand what’s going on. They don’t even recognize Him.

Luke 24 tells the story of the resurrection. Jesus gets up out of the grave. He’s been crucified, but God raises him up. We pick up the story as Jesus appears to two disciples on the road to Emmaus and later He eats with them. But they don’t understand what’s going on. They don’t even recognize Him.