Tag: Book of Daniel
The Writing on the Wall -Dan. 5 A message to Belshazzar
THE WRITING ON THE WALL The writing on the wall: King Belshazzar was the guest of honor at a grand party. The party took place in the king’s giant feasting hall. Lords and ladies attended the royal gathering. And they were joined in the party by the elites of Babylonian society. It was a memorable…
Rebuilt-temple in Jerusalem? Will we see this soon?
A Rebuilt-temple in Jerusalem. It’s remarkable to imagine that Jewish believers could someday soon start worshipping, bringing animal sacrifices, and praying once again at a rebuilt-temple in Jerusalem. When I say soon, I’m not referring to any day or any moment. It is probable that a rebuilt-temple in Jerusalem is still years away. Maybe it’s…
Temple Talks? Where will US, Israeli and Saudi talks lead ?
Peace and a Temple in Jerusalem? Hebrews 12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness, no one will see the Lord. Peace isn’t likely anytime soon, but what about a temple? The United States administration could be working on both. That’s just wild speculation on my part,…
A humbled King- A Great God- And a Holy Watcher-Dan. 4
Daniel Chapter Four: The Great God, a humiliated King, and a Holy Watcher In this chapter, Nebuchadnezzar is an all-powerful king. But he meets the truly all-powerful God. Before we read the chapter, we can guess who wins the confrontation but the story is quite unusual. It’s one of the more bizarre stories you…
A Confederation of Peace, versus a war machine. Saudi/Iran
Saudi Arabia is putting together a confederation of peace. Iran, on the other hand, is at war with any who stand in their way. A confederation is forming. What role will it play in Bible prophecy–if any? Iran and Saudi Arabia are in the midst of a fight to control the Middle East. They are…
Saudi Arabia Leads a Peaceful Alliance of Islamic Nations
Saudi Arabia is leading a Peaceful Alliance of Islamic Nations In the name of peace, they are vowing to ‘wipe terrorists from the earth.’ Saudi Arabia is leading an effort to bring peace to the Middle East. That’s their stated goal. They probably have other goals than that stated one but they say they want peace.…
Daniel 3: The Selfie Loving King and the Fiery Furnace
Into the Fiery Furnace “Then it’s the furnace for you!” That’s the sentence we can imagine the king yelling at his subjects when they refused his commands. When you are an all-powerful king you can send people to the furnace when you feel like it. In the book of Daniel, chapter three, we see the self-absorbed…
Nebuchadnezzar-Daniel 2: Timing of Lord’s Return Revealed
Daniel Chapter Two: Nebuchadnezzar &The Timing of the return of Jesus Revealed King Nebuchadnezzar saw the return of Jesus. The timing of his return was revealed, but the great King had no idea what or who he saw. He needed answers to a troubling dream. God provided those answers. (Dreams can have important meanings) He…
Imminent return? Could the Lord Jesus return at any moment?
Will Jesus return at any moment? Or put another way, is his return imminent? Imminent: Have you heard that word? It’s a big deal in Bible prophecy circles. Many of the well-known prophecy teachers adhere to this doctrine. Read a definition of the word below. Imminent. The state or condition of being imminent or impending:…
Iran and Turkey: The Increasing threats in the Middle East
Iran and Turkey are increasing threats Iran and Turkey are creating more trouble in the Middle East then most people realize. North Korea is a scary diversion, but they are not the biggest threat to world peace. The “Rocket Man” wants to survive so he will exchange bold insults with Donald Trump but he will…