Chapter 9 of Daniel takes place sometime between the defeat of the Babylonians by the Medo-Persians (539 BC) but apparently before Cyrus has given his decree allowing the Jewish people to return to their homeland (Ezra 1:1 538 BC). One of the primary concerns of Daniel’s prayer in this chapter is the restoration of the sanctuaryContinue reading “Days of the Future Passed (1)”
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Be One of Them!
Despite the faithlessness of the Jewish people (see Daniel’s prayer in chapter 9), God remained faithful. His would send the Messiah through them as He had promised, and He would be a descendant of David (Psalm 89). In chapter 1, we see several manifestations of Yahweh’s faithfulness. 1. He is still present. God’s presence was especiallyContinue reading “Be One of Them!”
A Taste of Grace with Bruce Green 