Swearing Truly
Jesus calls His disciples to speak the truth from their hearts. We may be tempted to think that this passage concerning oaths is outdated and irrelevant for today. Not so- This passage is critically...
View ArticleBattle of the Beasts
The beasts of this world will seek dominion and cause suffering and strife for the children of God until Christ returns.
View ArticleAbove the Law
The hearts of the followers of Jesus are being changed to forgo justice and pour out mercy and grace. In this passage, Jesus speaks of the whole gospel as He moves from justice -an eye for an eye-, to...
View ArticleKing of Kings
The Ancient of Days and His King provide and deliver the eternal kingdom of righteousness to the saints for their glory.
View ArticleMore Than Conquerors
The Word of God is critical to the perseverance of His children. Here in Daniel 8 we read of Daniel's second vision, the foretelling of historical events, and ultimately how the word of God helps His...
View ArticlePleading with God
The roots of mercy and forgiveness are planted in the glory of God and of His Son. So many times, Christians enter into prayer thinking it is all about them. Here in Daniel 9 we are encouraged to...
View ArticleYou Must Be Perfect!
It is only the perfection of Jesus which enables the children of God to enter into His presence. After opening up several commands of God to His disciples, Jesus now summarizes the necessary condition...
View ArticlePracticing Righteousness: Sound No Trumpet
Sincere followers of the Lord Jesus Christ will seek His glory in all their good works. What is your motivation-- What motivates you to good works-- To be the salt and light of Jesus-- This passage in...
View ArticleThe Gift of Insight and Understanding
Ultimate victory over sin is promised alongside divinely purposed tribulation and suffering. This passage in Daniel contains the good news of the atoning sacrifice of the Lord Jesus along with all of...
View ArticlePracticing Righteousness: Pray This Way
Righteous prayer flows out of a tender heart which has experienced forgiveness through the sacrifice of Christ. --You might be asking today, -What is wrong with my prayers-- I don't see the answers I...
View ArticleGazing Upon the Majesty of Christ
The majesty of Christ confirms the truth of His word and makes the people of God hungry to know more of Him.---Do you know why I have come--- This is the questioned asked of Daniel by the -man-. It is...
View ArticlePracticing Righteousness: Laying Up Treasure
Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world and the Lord of all, is the Christian's singular treasure. --While the world and Satan proclaim the need for earthly treasures, the Lord Jesus teaches something...
View ArticleUndeniable Absolute Truth
The Son of God came to give the children of God understanding of His undeniable absolute truth such that they would know the beginning and the end.--Where do you go for truth-- Daniel 11 and 12...
View ArticleAwakened to Life or Death
By grace, the Lord writes names into His Book such that these would be guarded and awakened from dust to life.--These three short verses close to the end of Daniel provide a crystal clear demarcation,...
View ArticlePracticing Righteousness: Do Not Be Anxious
Worry is the result of a small faith, which can and must increase through the means of grace.--Many Christians consider worry or anxiety to be a -respectable- sin -Jerry Bridges-. This passage in the...
View ArticleWaiting for Christ
Knowing Christ as Savior enables the Christian to live a fruitful life waiting upon His return.
View ArticlePracticing Righteousness: Seek the Kingdom
The Lord Jesus Christ directs the hearts of the children of God to the blessing of seeking first His kingdom and righteousness.--Correctly understood, this passage will change your walk with Christ.
View ArticleRefreshment to Your Bones
The children of God are restored and refreshed as His word is laid up and kept in their hearts by the Spirit.
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