Among the many things that Daniel and Revelation have in common is their two basic divisions: historical and eschatological (end-time events). Both these concepts are intricately linked in each book. We may view the historical events as precursors, or examples, even if on a smaller scale, of grand and global events in the last days. … Continue reading –>
Read for This Week’s Study: 1 Cor. 10:1-11, Rev. 12:1-17, Rev. 19:11-15, Eph. 1:20, Rev. 11:19, Rev. 1:10-18. Memory Text: “To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne” (Revelation 3:21, NIV). Even the quickest reading of the New Testament … Continue reading –>
You can view an in-depth discussion of “Daniel and the End Time” in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. (Adobe Flash Player version.) A Youtube version of this week’s lesson at Hope Sabbath School is below. You can download the video, the MP3 audio, and the lesson outline from the HopeTV … Continue reading –>
Lesson 2 April 14 Key Thought: The example of Jesus as a human is a challenging model for the Christian, especially the Adventist who lives in the end time. 1. Have a volunteer read Daniel 2:40-43. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. How does … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: “As we near the close of this world’s history, the prophecies recorded by Daniel demand our special attention, as they relate to the very time in which we are living. With them should be linked the teachings of the last book of the New Testament Scriptures. Satan has led many to believe that the … Continue reading –>
Faithful in what is least. The statement of Daniel and the “worthies” taken captive by Babylon revealed an honest and wholehearted trait of these young men. What was it? Do you think the good results in reasoning and intelligence came directly from a good diet–or were they a miracle God sent to bless them? Or … Continue reading –>
What a joy it was to sing from the pre-1985 hymnal “Standing by a Purpose True (number 497) this last week. Our whole congregation was excited to sing it!! Opening our lesson study for this week immediately suggests to have this hymn sung again: the title, and the Memory Text stated this. It is sad … Continue reading –>
Read Daniel 6 and then answer the following questions: 1. What does Daniel 6:4-5 reveal about the character of Daniel? What lessons can we take from these verses about how we should be seen? 2. What parallels can we find in this chapter that link it to final events as depicted in the book of Revelation? See Rev. 13:4, Rev. 13:8, Rev. … Continue reading –>
Daniel 3 ended with Nebuchadnezzar’s acknowledging the existence and power of the true God. But knowledge of God and of His power isn’t the same as having the born-again experience that Jesus said was crucial for salvation (see John 3:7). Indeed, the man depicted in Daniel 4:30 was anything but a converted soul. Read Daniel 4:30. What was this man’s problem? See … Continue reading –>
As we take a look at Daniel in this week’s lesson I am reminded that there are a couple of things I love about Daniel, that sometimes get overlooked. When his neck was on the line, I like how Daniel responded when God revealed to him the king’s dream. Then Daniel went in to see … Continue reading –>
Bible students have long noticed the link between Daniel 3, the story of the three Hebrews on the plain of Dura, and Revelation 13, a depiction of the persecution that God’s people have faced in the past and will face in the last days. Compare Daniel 3:1-6 with Revelation 13:11-15. What are the parallels between these two passages? … Continue reading –>
All over the world, Daniel 2 has helped untold numbers of people come to believe in the God of the Bible. It provides powerfully rational evidence, not only for the existence of God but for His foreknowledge. Indeed, it is the revelation that the chapter provides of God’s foreknowledge that presents evidence for God’s existence. Read Daniel 2. … Continue reading –>
