We come to one of the most incredibly specific and detailed prophecies found in the entire Bible, four centuries of future history revealed to Daniel in a dream. While fascinating in itself, what are the implications for us in 2018 as we consider the remarkable foresight of the God of history?
Scripture Reference
Daniel 8
Complementary Passage: Mark 13: 1-13
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Sermon Notes
- Rams, Goats, and Angels, Oh My! Telling Daniel 8
- Live in Awe of the God of History
- 400 years of future history revealed in one dream (interpreting Daniel 8)
- God knows all that is and all that is to come (Isaiah 41: 21-24, 45: 1) – so trust His Word!
- We can trust that God works all things together for the good (Romans 8: 28) – because He truly knows the big picture, even amidst sorrow and suffering today. This is how He could sacrifice His own Son
- Live by the Promises of the God of History
- Difficult times will come – times similar to those in Daniel 8 (2 Thessalonians 2: 3-10, Matthew 24: 9-14)
- Christ will return and be victorious (2 Thessalonians 2: 1-2, 8; Matthew 24: 29-31)!
- Live prepared – we can’t know the timing, so live as a disciple every day