Read Daniel 10:4-9. What happens to Daniel here? As Daniel describes his experience, we can hardly imagine the overwhelming splendor of what he sees. That human appearance (Dan. 10:5-6) harks back to the “Son of man” depicted in the vision of the heavenly judgment (Dan. 7:13). His linen clothing is reminiscent of priestly garments (Lev. 16:4), an aspect that likens … Continue reading –>
Read Daniel 10:1-3. What do we again find Daniel doing? Daniel does not spell out the reasons for his extended mourning period. But such a fervent intercession is most likely motivated by the situation of the Jews, who have just returned from Babylon to Palestine. Read Ezra 4:1-5. What challenges are the Jews facing upon their return? … Continue reading –>
Read for This Week’s Study: Eph. 6:12, Dan. 10:1-21, Ezra 4:1-5, Josh. 5:13-15, Rev. 1:12-18, Col. 2:15, Rom 8:37-39. Memory Text: “O man greatly beloved, fear not! Peace be to you; be strong, yes, be strong!” (Daniel 10:19, NKJV). Daniel chapter 10 introduces the concluding vision of Daniel, which continues in chapters 11 and 12. We are informed at the outset that this … Continue reading –>
Angel in Angola’s Airport By Andrew McChesney, Adventist Mission Do angels live in airports? A TAAG Angolan Airlines airplane deposited me late one evening in Angola’s capital, Luanda. I had a two-hour layover before catching the next flight to the island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe to collect mission stories. At the designated time … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: Below is the chart explaining how the 70-week prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27 ties in with and forms the starting point of the 2,300-year prophecy of Daniel 8:14. If you count 2,300 years from 457 B.C. (remembering to delete the nonexistent zero year), you get 1844; or, if you count the remaining 1,810 years from A.D. 34 … Continue reading –>
The answer to “How does intercessory prayer work?” is often given as, “I don’t know, but it works. When I turn on a light switch I don’t understand how electricity works, but the light still comes on.” God does not use force, and I have heard that by intercessory prayer we invite God to make … Continue reading –>
At the end of the vision of the 2,300 evenings and mornings, the prophet is astonished because he cannot understand it (Dan. 8:27, NKJV). Ten years later, Gabriel comes to help Daniel “understand” the vision (Dan. 9:23). This latter revelation supplies the missing information and reveals that the work of the Messiah is to be accomplished toward … Continue reading –>
The South Pacific Division has made a series of short videos on the current lessons. This series has been scripted and presented by David Tasker. I know it is a bit late in the series to add these to our resources, but time has been a bit tight for me lately. I hope that you … Continue reading –>
The intercessory prayer of Daniel addresses two main concerns: the sins of the people and the desolation of Jerusalem. Thus, God’s response deals with these two petitions. Through the work of the Messiah the people will be redeemed and the sanctuary will be anointed. The two specific petitions, however, are answered in ways that transcend … 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 –>
The centrality of God’s word. When people ask you questions like, Why do you worship on the seventh day? Or Why are you so intent about rejecting the reality of the evolution of mankind? What do you say? Have you ever given an answer similar to Daniel’s when he explained the source of his understanding … Continue reading –>
Read Daniel 9:5-13. What is significant about the fact that Daniel keeps on saying that “we” have done wrong, thereby including himself in the sins that ultimately have brought such calamity to the nation? Daniel’s prayer is just one among other significant intercessory prayers contained in the Bible. Such prayers touch God’s heart, staving off judgment … Continue reading –>
