National Capital Bible Church

The New Year in Review and in Renew

Christmas Special; Birth of Jesus Christ; Hebrews 1:1-4 and discussed seven descriptions of the Son found in Hebrews 1:2-3

Christmas Program (song and scripture reading)

James F. Myers Ministries missionary report

James F. Myers Ministries missionary report

Chafer Conference report and the importance of biblical fatherhood

Memorial Day Special

Review from chs. 7 & 9. Dan 11:40-45; the 70th week timetable and defeat of the Antichrist. 12:1-13; Israel's yet future deliverance, end time resurrections, and sealing of the book. End of Series.

2 Tim 1:1-7, 3:14-15; Lois and Eunice

Dan 11:5-39. Dan's 4th Vision cont. Prophecies of the Kings of the South & North. This historical account details conflicts between the Ptolomies and Seleucids. The rise of Antiochus Epiphanes leading to the Maccabean revolt. Introduction of the Antichrist and Dan's 70th week.

Dan 11:1-19. The interpretation of Dan's 4th vision: the kings and kingdoms of Persia and Greece. Is the detail revealed here predictive prophecy or a record of history? Identifying Darius the Mede with Cyaxarex II. The four divisions of Alexander's kingdom.

Dan 10:1-21. In his 4th vision, Dan sees a theophany. An interpreting angel, sent in response to Dan's prayer, is delayed in the angelic conflict, battling with the prince of Persia. Gabriel strengthens the faithful prophet, preparing him to understand what will happen to his nation in the latter days.

Dan 9:20-27. Dan's 3rd Vision: The 70 Weeks. God sends Gabriel to explain the purposes of the 490 yrs for Israel's future. Interpretative problems addressed including the decree to restore Jerusalem, the three periods of prophecy, and who the prince is to come in the Tribulation.

Structure of Dan 1-8 reviewed. Jeremiah's writings on the 70 yr. captivity (Jer 25 & 29). Dan 9:1-19. Dan humbly intercedes for the nation, confessing Israel's past unfaithfulness, while appealing to God's promises for forgiveness and restoration to the land. Rejection of the Sabbatical yr and 3 other reasons why God removed Israel from the land.

Communion; Mark 15:42-16:6; The Importance of the Resurrection

Mark 14:51-15:41

Flyover of Da 1-8. Dan's Historical Orientation; 9:1-2. The 1st & 2nd Jewish deportations reviewed. Approaching the end of the 70 yrs in exile, Dan references Jeremiah's letter to the captives which prophesied their future return. This is pieced together with the restoration promised in Dt 30.

Da 8:1-27. Review of Dan's 2nd Vision. Alexander's conquests of the Medo-Persian Empire, and Antiochus Epiphanes desolation. Gabriel explains that the vision pertains to future events concerning the nation Israel under the Gk Empire. The "indignation" and "the time of the Gentiles" covered.

Da 8:1-14. Dan's 2nd Vision: the Ram & the Goat. Prophetic program for Israel during the time of the Gentiles begins. Alexander the Great's conquests against the Medo-Persian Empire. The small horn of Antiochus Epiphanes—desecrater of the temple, followed by the Maccabees’ cleansing of it.

Da 7:1-28; Re 13 & 19. The 4 beasts of Dan's dream reviewed, followed by a comparison to the image in Da 2, and the dream's interpretation. After persecuting the saints of the Trib, the beast will be destroyed and the believing remnant of Israel will receive the kingdom.

Da 7:1-17. Vision of the 4 Beasts: the lion, bear, leopard, and horned beast represent the empires of Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome. The Ancient of Days will execute judgment on the antichrist & Gentile nations, and give the Son of Man a kingdom w/everlasting dominion.

Da 6:1-28. Daniel in the Lions' Den. Who was Darius the Mede? Dan is a picture of a successful bel living in the cosmic system. Jealous of his success, the rulers conspire against Dan by issuing a decree he violates. He is non-confrontational and continues to worship God, thanking & trusting Him for deliverance. Can we be disobedient & still be biblical?

Da 5:1-31. The Writing on the Wall Interpreted by Dan—Babylon Falls. Under siege by Cyrus the Great, Belshazzar throws a banquet and intentionally desecrates the vessels from Jerusalem's temple to demonstrate his superiority over Israel's God. But it is God who will sovereignly remove this arrogant ruler and set up the next kingdom of man: the Medo-Persian empire.

Romans 8:28; Louis Zamperini

Mary and Joseph