Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us. Luke 23:43 Today you will be with me in paradise. Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. This is the LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation." For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. The Cross And Unjust Suffering (1 Peter 2:19-25), 5. They are words which also bring joy to the heart of the believer of any age and terror into the hearts of the wicked. And raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus. (1) How does the time period in which Michael arises (12:1) relate to the preceding context? And as they still went on and talked, behold, chariots of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them. Having the glory of God, its radiance like a most rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal. So what we have seen is that God is not inconsistent. But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. They are, in fact, enslaved by the fear of death (see Hebrews 2:15). empowering of our wills because we want to hold fast. 7 For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. Would that give you encouragement? The last half of the verse describes the end times as having a great increase in knowledge but lacking stability or direction. Jeremiah 32:17 creation strength almighty. And night will be no more. Nevertheless, every funeral service which I conduct presents me with a great challenge. And we are his house, if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope. Daniels understanding came not at the beginning but at the end of the process. Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. The text can be outlined: (2) Israel and the little horn 11:40-45, (3) Israels distress and deliverance 12:1-4, (4) The length of Israels distress 12:5-7, (5) The outcome Israels distress 12:8-13, 1 Now at that time Michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise. Death poses more than a personal problem for Daniel. 2 Samuel 12:1-31ESV / 57 helpful votes HelpfulNot Helpful And the Lordsent Nathan to David. For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 14 For those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a country of their own. We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. 12 How blessed is he who keeps waiting and attains to the 1,335 days! The day of his departure was near, yet he was encouraged to go his way; he was to keep on just as he had been. 8 By oppression and judgment He was taken away; And as for His generation, who considered That He was cut off out of the land of the living, For the transgression of my people to whom the stroke was due? As I understand it, insight comes only to believers, who have and heed the Word of God, and who also benefit from the ministry of the Holy Spirit. He died so that you would do exactly what Paul did in Philippians 3:12: I press on in order that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. It is not foolishness, it is the gospel, to tell a sinner to do what Christ alone can enable him to do; namely, hope in God. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will dwell securely. What he bought was not the nullification of our wills as though we didnt have to hold fast, but the But the text leaves this evil king behind in chapter 11, linking the beginning of the tribulation to Michael, who will arise and bring about a time of great distress, a time particularly directed toward the Jews. The salvation of sinners has been accomplished by our Lord Jesus Christ. Involuntarily, they yelped from the shock of the cold water, and once again rushed from the shelter. Its purpose is to shatter the power of the holy people, so that they will cease to trust in themselves and will turn to God. He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit. Here are my four reasons for thinking this, which I pray will give you a deep sense of Gods sovereign care for your perseverance and hope and encouragement. Before we can be used of God, we must cease to trust in our own strength and wisdom, and turn to Him in our weakness for the strength He provides (Romans 12:1-8; 2 Corinthians 3:1-8; 4:7-15). His umbrella pierced the canvas, ripping a gaping hole in the roof of the tent as a river of ice cold water cascaded over the pall-bearers. The hope of the Old Testament saint required the resurrection of the dead. 8 But what does it say? . The increase of knowledge in the last days will not produce righteousness nor will it serve as a guiding light. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. Then he said, Christ was faithful as a Son over his house whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the boast of our hope firm until the end. Note, it does not say that we will become his house if we hold fast to our hope. The answer is this: What Christ bought for us when he died was not the freedom from having to hold fast, but the enabling power to hold fast. The events of history from Daniels day down to the day of the Lord are described in chapter 11 in terms of the on-going struggle of two world powers: the king of the North and the king of the South. The final king of the North is introduced in Daniel 11:21 and is the central figure in the remainder of chapter 11. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. The promise and the oath are meant to give us the deep confidence that we will inherit all that he promises us in Jesus. So I exhort you this morning with all my heart: reach out and take hold of that for which you have been taken hold of by Christ, and hold it fast with all his might. Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and spurn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man! The Book of Daniel will be a guiding light for those with insight in the last days. For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. Blog, A And the dragon and his angels fought back. But the deliverance of the Israelites came through suffering. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. It is as though he were told, Thats really none of your concern, Daniel, for these things will take place in the distant future, long after your death. There is nothing too hard for You. Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Titus 2:13. The resurrection of the dead is the truth which God withheld in Daniel until the final chapter. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. He also removes the regular sacrifice (verse 12) and tramples the holy place (verse 13). Hoping to drain the water by pushing upward on the tent with his umbrella, the director slipped. Is the only point of this text to say, Take hold of the loose end of this rope and you will have safety and firmness and assurance? These Bible verses about hope will help you find the faith you need to keep going. God graciously stops this self-righteous, self-sufficient people in their tracks, breaks all their power, and then turns them to Himself for salvation. I have conducted many funerals, but never have I had an experience approaching this one. Daniel did not ask the question. It's a symbol to mean that God will live with humanity in a paradise on earth forever. He comes into frequent contact with the nation Israel because of its location in relationship to the king of the South. At least three times in our text, the king of the North wages war with the king of the South. 113 The first and last attacks are successful, while the second ends in retreat. Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Jesus said, Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. (9) What is the relationship between the doctrine of the resurrection and prophecy? C The prophecies of Gods Word, in which Daniel found courage and comfort, were certain because he would rise from the dead to receive his allotted portion at the end of the age.. There is a definite link between the king of the North and the Great Tribulation to be sure. Romans 15:13 - Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. So we are prone to ask, Why does the writer encourage us to hold fast to our hope (verse 18)? (2) According to verse 1, who will be rescued, and from what will they be rescued? I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who hold to the testimony of Jesus. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. This is consistent with the teaching of 2 Thessalonians 2:11-13 and Revelation 22:11. But he said to me, You must not do that! It takes the believer to the high-water mark of Christian hopethe assurance of the resurrection of the dead. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. We have become partakers of Christ evidence? What he bought was not the end of exhortation, but the triumph of exhortation. When the rich man died, he went to hell, while Lazarus went to Abrahams bosom. Only Jesus Christ has gone to heaven. The four metals of chapter 2 are replaced by the four beasts of chapter 7. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, And Your glory above all the earth. Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. In Daniel 7:25 we are told that they (apparently the Jewish saints) will be given into the hand of the antichrist for a time, times, and half a time. In Daniel 8:14 we learn that there will be 2,300 evenings and mornings from the time the regular sacrifice is stopped until the time when the holy place is restored. At this time, the king of the North will encamp his troops between the seas and the beautiful Holy Mountain (11:45), and then Michael will arise. on 04/20/2021. reliability acknowledging promises. My Fathers house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope. 16 For this reason it is by faith, that it might be in accordance with grace, in order that the promise may be certain to all the descendants, not only to those who are of the Law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all, 17 (as it is written, A FATHER OF MANY NATIONS HAVE I MADE YOU) in the sight of Him whom he believed, even God, who gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist. Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. Here again we come to a biblical principle which defies human logic but consistently underlies the way God deals with men. The same was true for those in Daniels day as well as for those in the last days. In Daniels vision of chapter 8, the little horn of this vision extends his kingdom toward the Beautiful Land (verse 9), overcomes some of the host of heaven (verse 10), and exalts himself as though he were equal with the commander of the host (verse 11). God delivered the Israelites from Egypt, not by their power but in their weakness, through His power. So he told me and made known to me the interpretation of these things. But then he said in verse 9, But beloved, we are convinced of better things concerning you, and things that accompany salvation. The better things are perseverance in faith and patient obedience in other words, holding fast to their hope. And he says that this accompanies salvation. That is, it belongs to Gods children as part of their salvation. To him be glory for ever and ever. In chapter 11, another reference is made to the coming of the antichrist, the termination of the regular sacrifice, and the abomination of desolation (verses 29-35). The final revelation of Daniel 10-12 gave Daniel more details and a greater, though far from complete, grasp of what it all meant. Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." - Matthew 6:19 This world will only ever be a poor reflection of heaven. 38 For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:31-39). The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne. It is answered, as I understand it, by our glorified Lord who is described in Daniel 10:5-6. Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. Therefore we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions that you are enduring. It is a successful military campaign. 118 There are several specific, but different, time indicators in the Book of Daniel. We must cease to trust in ourselves and cast ourselves upon God. And Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. "For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond . Any hope for Israel and for the saints must be a hope which extends beyond the grave. After the Messiah is cut off, a time of great tribulation is foretold along with a prophecy concerning the timing of the abomination of desolation. Daniel 12 brings us to the crowning revelation of the Book of Daniel, the doctrine on which the Christian hope rests: the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. The emphasis is not so much on the length of this time of suffering but on its purpose. See also Matthew 24:15, 21-22. The principle is this: Gods power and our deliverance come not through our strength but through our weakness. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Daniel was in mourning, although we are not told why he mourned, apparently for some period of time. He who descended is the one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.). In the Book of Daniel, chapters 10, 11, and 12 are a part of one revelation. Verse Concepts. The first words spoken to Daniel in verse 13 should set the standard for every Christian. The revelation Daniel has been given will do so for those who have insight. Psalm 39:7. Is the anchor of my soul as firmly attached to my soul as it is to the altar of God? Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. Hopeful Bible Verses. Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister; To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you. This was promised in the Old Testament and declared to be fulfilled in the New: 7 He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He did not open His mouth; Like a lamb that is led to slaughter, And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, So He did not open His mouth. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. With scripture quotes on finding hope, you'll be able to find strength in God's word when everything feels hopeless. God is the one who justifies; 34 who is the one who condemns? 19 Your dead will live; their corpses will rise, you will lie in the dust, awake and shout for joy, for your dew is as the dew of the dawn, and the earth will give birth to the departed spirits (Isaiah 26:19). His distress and desire to understand more fully is spoken of at the beginning of chapter 10, providing the setting for the entire revelation, including chapter 12. At first this does not seem possible. We will never have to wait for something to happen to make us happy, or have to work in hopes that we will rest later. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks. Whoever says I know him but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. Daniel need not worry about these future days of distress; he has seen difficult times in his life, and remained faithful. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. But Christ is faithful over God's house as a son. P To the one who conquers I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, with a new name written on the stone that no one knows except the one who receives it., But when the archangel Michael, contending with the devil, was disputing about the body of Moses, he did not presume to pronounce a blasphemous judgment, but said, The Lord rebuke you.. So whats the point of saying that our hope is an anchor lodged in the heavenly holy of holies where Gods glory dwells? He was there before creation. Knowledge is that information available to all, which most often does not originate from Scripture or from the Spirit. This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil, where Jesus has entered as a forerunner for us, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. It is heaven and the blessing promised in verse 14 and the sum of all the good that God has sworn to be for us in Jesus. In a sense, they were right. Let us listen and learn, and gain hope and comfort. On each of these occasions, the king passes through Israel and gains a growing hatred and animosity toward the God of Israel, His people, and the holy place. Psalm 108:5 worship. And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, and threw him into the pit, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he might not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were ended. And night will be no more. Random Verse about the Harvest. 10 For Thou wilt not abandon my soul to Sheol; Neither wilt Thou allow Thy Holy One to see the pit (Psalm 16:9-10). If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. (I hope to go to heaven.), A future objective reality that you hope for. In a similar way, our Lords coming to earth also precipitated demonic opposition and conflict. Such is the way He has worked and does work in us. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. This last campaign leaves the king of the North encamped between the sea and the beautiful Holy Mountain (verse 45). The first verse of chapter 12 reveals two facts pertaining to the end times we would not have expected apart from divine revelation. Find biblical answers to common questions about heaven, such as "is heaven real?" In Daniel 9:24-27, the nation Israel and her Messiah are in view when the time of the first coming of Messiah is predicted, the timing being reckoned from the time the decree to return to Israel and to restore the temple is issued. Christians, however, are knowledgeable about both paradise and hell. His final conflict with the king of the South is recorded in verses 40-42 along with other victories. Your will be done, But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. 26 Even after my skin is flayed, yet without my flesh I shall see God (Job 19:25-26). Human beings don't go to heaven or hell at death. Insight is that God-given understanding of what is happening, and how this is being used of God to achieve His overall plan and purpose. Great amounts of money and effort are spent to conceal the ugly face of death. The doctrine of the resurrection of the dead is fundamental to the Christians hope and to the literal fulfillment of the prophecies of God. They will need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever. And so we will be with the Lord forever. These words have been given for the benefit of those who live in the end time. I tell you this, brothers: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. This is our anchor. Not in the order of Aaron and Levi who (1) had to offer sacrifices for themselves and for the people (Hebrews 5:3; 7:27), and (2) who died and had to be replaced year by year (Hebrews 7:23), and (3) who offered the blood of bulls and goats which could never take away sins (Hebrews 10:4). The brothers of the rich man did not need new revelation nor did they need to hear a word of warning in a unique and dramatic way. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts were greatly alarming me and my face grew pale, but I kept the matter to myself (Daniel 7:15-16, 28). The Bible answers this question very clearly: No. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. God has chosen to bring about the salvation of his chosen ones by means of suffering. While the wicked will blindly pursue the same course of sin, those who have insight will understand and see the hand of God divinely guiding the course of human history in such a way as to fulfill His purposes and promises. Verse Concepts. Now the success of the little horn and the suffering of the saints is shown to precede the coming of the kingdom of God, when the little horn is destroyed and the promised kingdom is granted to the saints (verses 9-12, 22, 26-27). Jesus promises that our life will be eternal and filled with perfect peace. John 3:16 Jesus quote on eternal life. In Hebrews 11, the faith of the Old Testament saint is spoken of as a resurrection faith. Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. 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