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Daniel - Part 9b: The first school of thought of the first three beasts being modern day kingdoms in existence when the antichrist is revealed is further explored. Then the other school of thought of those beasts paralleling the kingdoms represented in Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel chapter 2 is considered.

As soon as Jesus read from Isaiah about preaching the gospel to the poor and setting at liberty them that are bruised, he let them know those scriptures were fulfilled in their ears that day. But the people could only see him as Joseph's son. Yet he was something more.

The love of God constrains us and by Him all things consist. Love is a cohesive element in our lives. It keeps us together. Therefore, with that in mind, love matters.

Daniel - Part 9a: We will endeavor to look at two schools of thought on the possibilities of what the four beasts that arise out of the sea may represent. Some lean toward all four of them being modern day empires that will be in existence during the rise of the antichrist. Another opinion is that these beasts parallel the metals and empires illustrated in the dream King Nebuchadnezzar had in chap...

There is an attack on the family. It comes with many different faces. Through attacking the families there is an attack on the church. We must protect our house at all cost.

With great purpose a master would compassionately bring up a servant boy. He wanted that boy to feel more like a son than a servant. He may even desired to adopt him as a son eventually. The master loved him into that place. What manner of love the Father has bestowed upon us!

Daniel - Part 8: As with several of the beginning chapters in Daniel, it is a narrative. Therefore, we follow one of the most known Bible stories of the lion's den. Here prayer wasn't a response it was a lifestyle.

Commonly on the heels of faith rides doubt. Doubt is not unbelief. It is a position of uncertainty between faith and unbelief. It is questioning the faith you do have. Sometimes we just need someone to reaffirm our faith even our questionable faith.

The fifth and final saying is really a subset of sayings. However, they relay this simple concept: To be identified with Him (Jesus) is to be identified by Him.

The amazing thing concerning the destruction of the city of Babylon is that King Belshazzar knew his city was compassed by enemy armies yet he continued to have a party and desecrate the holy vessels of God. Typically the Babylonian system of then and now breed a no-worries mentality and increase their disdain for things holy.

Jesus' admission in his high priestly prayer was that none is lost. He had not lost any except for the one that fulfilled scripture. As a Pastor and a church our desire should be to emulate the life of Christ. Can we say none is lost? Are there those who have escaped our hands that have not been a fulfillment of scripture?

The fourth saying can be summed up in this phrase: Disciplines position us for destiny. Discipline doesn't earn us anything but it does position us to received some things.

Jeremiah had a message of warning to the Israelites: Do not carry your burdens on the Sabbath day. Hands dedicated to burdens would be less likely used for worship. Our worship services need to be different than any other ordinary day.

Daniel - Part 6: The King of Babylon has yet another dream. He is given time for repentance before the dream ever unfolds. The results reveal what a walk in pride cost him.

Faithful Sayings - Part 2: A few more of these faithful sayings or doctrines are as follows: preaching produces a working disciple and a good work follows a God-given desire.

Samson was born to be a deliverer. His entrance into the world was for this purpose. Often times the spirit of the Lord move upon him to do exploits. He had some notable victories in his lifetime all of which were fought for. But scripture records, "So the dead which he slew at his death were more than they which he slew in his life." His greatest victory is when he died. And on a spiritual plane...

Within the Pastoral Epistles are five "faithful sayings." These are in essence trustworthy doctrines that had become commonplace due to the repetition of their preaching and teaching. The first looked at here is that Jesus came to save sinners.

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The Treasure Principle - Part 3: There is concentration on tithing and offerings in this lesson. The sixth key is shared as well: God increases our standard of living so that we might increase our standard of giving.

Daniel - Part 5: In this lesson we explain what is the "Time of the Gentiles". We look at some things that will point to the coming of the Lord. We also discussed some points about chapter 3 of Daniel... the notable 3 Hebrew boys in the fiery furnace.

A group of ladies approach the tomb on resurrection morn with spices they bought and oil ready to anoint the body of Jesus. However, they recall the stone that was rolled over the stones mouth just a few days earlier. Their purpose in life has been ministering to Him and no stone of intimidation was going to prevent that now. They had an attitude of resolve. It was: I Must Minister To Him.

This series is based upon the book by Randy Alcorn titled "The Treasure Principle". The following keys will be learned in this lesson: 2) My heart always goes where I put God's money; 3) Heaven, not earth, is my home; 4) I should live nor for the dot but for the line; and 5) Giving is the only antidote to materialism.

Daniel - Part 4b: This is a continuation of the explanation of the image. The feet that are part iron and part clay are a portion yet to be fulfilled. A couple options are shared as possibilities for the era of the feet. We are in anticipation for the day when the stone comes and destroys the image.

This series is based upon the book by Randy Alcorn titled "The Treasure Principle". In this lesson we learn what the principle is: You can't take it with you -but you can send it on ahead. We also learned the first key to this principle: God owns everything. I'm His money manager.

Daniel - Part 4a: Daniel gives the dream of a great image and its interpretation which spans from his time until the second coming of the Lord. In this study we discover the different empires the image represented.