Crossway Christian Church

In these final verses we see Daniel being given his final orders. God's final vision to Daniel brings together all that he has seen before and ensures he will be encouraged on to the very end of his life. Our passage shows us how we can take comfort and refuge in God when we encounter adversity.

Daniel is again being shown that there will be a never ending conflict between God's people and the sinful kingdoms of the world. Yet, in the end, it is the kingdom of God and his people that will endure, leaving the world's kingdoms broken and fallen.

Here, God gives Daniel yet another vision, bringing a greater understanding of the spiritual realities behind the everyday coming and going of God's people in the world.

Here, God gives Daniel a greater understanding of how he will fulfill his promise of the new covenant. Promises that are fulfilled in Christ.

The Christian life is never meant to be static; we're not meant to stay in the same place, but to be growing. Prayer is an expression of what we know of God and of ourselves. We might be able to fake and fudge the truth in public, but there's no hiding in secret. Here we find an example for how we should pray for the church and ourselves.

Daniel receives another vision about events that are to come in his life and the life of his people Israel. Likewise, as the people of God today, we can draw certain spiritual truths from this vision given to Daniel, that show us how to wait for the return of Christ, our King.

This section is full of what scholars call "apocalyptic literature." In these visions and dreams, God gives us a vision of the future - one where the present conflict in the world comes to an end so that everlasting peace can take its place.

What happens in Daniel's life here is the result of his faith in God. Daniel reveals the characteristics of a life of faith?

The more we understand God, the more we will come to understand ourselves. But the question before us is this: will we like what we find?

King Nebuchadnezzar learned three simple, yet profound truths about God. A pagan king who worshiped the gods of Babylon finally gives praise to the King of Israel. He declares that God alone is great enough to have an everlasting kingdom.

God’s people are in a constant spiritual battle. Here we see an example of faithful devotion by God's people.

Mark and Wendy Hoshizaki who serve as Missionaries in Japan for the International Mission Board.

The king of Babylon has a dream which disturbs him so he calls for all of his advisors to give him both the dream and its interpretation. This message affirms our belief in the sovereignty of God in all things, showing how he wisely rules over all kingdoms, even establishing his own.

In the midst of circumstances that could have easily meant his death, Daniel resolved to remain faithful to his God. In return, he finds a God who is faithful to him.

Daniel opens by reminding us of the reality of Israel's exile. Here we are given a spiritual mirror to see our own situation today.

The climax of God's saving work is seen in the resurrection of Christ from the dead. It's the final proof that has fulfilled his promises in his Son.

The cross of Christ brought to fulfillment the promises of God and won salvation for his people.

Jesus' prayer in the garden anticipates his saving death on the cross.

How does Jesus' s last supper with his disciples speak to his fulfillment of God's promises?

When the veil is pulled back on Jesus' glory, what do we learn about his ministry and his fulfillment of God's promises?

Why did Jesus come and how did his mission fulfill the promises of God?

The first sermon in a series that looks at the highlights of Jesus' life and ministry as he fulfills the promises of God.

Pastor Richard gives us a vision of God from Exodus 14.

As God’s people, we have to be more than consumers in the church because every believer is called to be servant and ministers in the kingdom of God.

What does the actual process of seeing people mature in Christ look like?