Read Daniel 11:5-14. What is unfolding here? Upon the death of Alexander the Great, the vast Greek empire was divided among his four generals. Two of them — Seleucus in Syria (North) and Ptolemy in Egypt (South) — managed to establish dynasties that would fight each other for control of the land. Most Bible students understand … Continue reading –>
The hymn used as the theme for this quarter is from “The Church Hymnal, Official Hymnal of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church” which was surpassed by the “Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal” in 1985.In the ‘old’ hymnal, Number 497 – Standing by a Purpose True, that is, ”Dare to be a Daniel” will be the favourite. I do … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Daniel 11 shows the nature of the repeat and enlarge prophecies of Daniel 2,7, and 8. This focuses on Medo-Persia, Greece, Rome, and ensuing kingdoms of the north and south.. March 21, 2020 1. Have a volunteer read Daniel 11:5-14. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point … Continue reading –>
Read Daniel 11:1-4. What do we see here that reminds us of some of the previous prophecies we have seen in Daniel? Gabriel tells Daniel that three kings will still rise from Persia. They will be followed by the fourth king, who will be the richest one of all and will provoke the Greeks. After Cyrus, … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Dan. 11:1-45; Dan. 8:3-8, Dan. 8:20-22; Isa. 46:9-10; Dan. 8:9, Dan. 8:23; Matt. 27:33-50. Memory Text: “And some of those of understanding shall fall, to refine them, purify them, and make them white, until the time of the end; because it is still for the appointed time” (Daniel 11:35, NKJV). As we begin this challenging chapter, a … Continue reading –>
And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:5 NLT Several years ago now, my friend Jean passed away at the age of 94. She lost her husband a couple years earlier and then became ill with cancer. She was telling her daughter … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: “For three weeks Gabriel wrestled with the powers of darkness, seeking to counteract the influences at work on the mind of Cyrus. … All that heaven could do in behalf of the people of God was done. The victory was finally gained; the forces of the enemy were held in check all the … Continue reading –>
The most prominent character in the book of Daniel is the figure initially called “Son of Man” (Dan. 7:13, NKJV) or “Prince of the host” (Dan. 8:11, NKJV). Eventually we learn that his name is Michael (Dan. 10:12), which means “Who is like God?” He comes to help Gabriel in the conflict with the king of Persia (Dan. 10:13). The … Continue reading –>
Read Daniel 10:20-21. What is revealed to Daniel here? The heavenly messenger pulls the curtain aside and reveals to Daniel the cosmic war that transpires behind the scenes of human history. As soon as Daniel begins to pray, a spiritual battle starts between heaven and earth. Heavenly beings began a struggle with the king of Persia … Continue reading –>
From Battle to Victory. Are you surprised to learn that Daniel prayed for three weeks? That’s a long prayer time, so it must have been important to him. What was his primary concern as he prayed? Hadn’t his prayers been answered already? Does he have reason to be so concerned about God’s people at this … Continue reading –>
