Into His Hands: Daniel Recap

Introduction Where is God in our world today? As we place all things and people into God’s hands, A. STAY FAITHFUL TO HIM IN OUR UNCOMFORTABLE PRESENT (chs.1-6) B. STAY HOPEFUL IN HIM FOR OUR UNCERTAIN FUTURE (chs.7-12) Conclusion Reflection Questions 1. “The deeper we abide in God, the stronger we adhere to God.” What […]

TILL THE END

Introduction The concluding exhortation is for us to persevere and finish the race God has set us — to go our way till the end! (v.13). It may be difficult to persevere when we don’t know where the finishing line is or what it looks like. Daniel grappled with great uncertainty! At the end of […]

WISDOM IN THE END

Introduction In this prophesy of Daniel, the Jews lived in one of their darkest and most tumultuous times in history. TS: In these challenging times, we must live with a bi-focal vision. A. LIVE WITH A RESPONSIBLE SENSE OF DUTY (11:33-35) “And the wise among the people shall make many understand, though for some days […]

ACTING IN LOVE TOGETHER

Introduction Acting in love together is possible when we: A. SEE AS JESUS SEES (vv.30-34)  B. DO AS JESUS SAYS (vv.35-44)  Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Daniel 12 Overview Next Week’s Speaker: Ps Ann Chan

KINGDOM REIMAGINED

Introduction A review of the past Sundays: Overview of Daniel 10-12, thematic studies on spiritual warfare, “History His Timing”. Two Critical Questions for Kingdom-Living: A. WHAT DO WE SEE?   B. WHAT ARE WE LIVING FOR? ConclusionLive for the Kingdom of God!  Next Week’s Topic: New Life DayNext Week’s Speaker: Rev Edmund Wong

HIStory, HIS Timing

Introduction Battles and prophecies in Daniel 11 are not just historical; they remind us that as history unfolds it is not just a train of events but God is in control because it is HIS-Story and HIS timing. As people of God, we can take heart because: A. THE ENEMIES OF THE KINGDOM ARE LIMITED […]

UNSEEN

Two theological anchors that enable us to thrive in the midst of the unseen conflict: A. RECOGNISE THE SPIRITUAL REALITY OF THE CONFLICT (vv.13; 20-21)     1. It is cosmic (Gen 3)     2. It is complex (2 Cor 2:11)     3. It is conclusive (Col 2:15)    B. RESPOND WITH SPIRITUAL RELIANCE IN […]

THE MISSIONAL CHRISTIAN

Introduction 1. Big Picture: Establishing a Missional Church … 2. Focus: The 3 Key Anchors in Being a Missional Christian A. GET MISSIONAL CLEAR“Go therefore and make disciples …” (Matt 28:18-20) B. BE MISSION READY“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness …” (Matt 6:33)  C. STAY MISSION TRUE“And the things you have heard from me […]

FATHER SEND US

Introduction Two unshakable assurances as the Father sends us into the world: A. THE UNPRECEDENTED PEACE IN THE GOSPEL (vv.19-21)“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” (v.21)  B. THE UNSTOPPABLE POWER OF THE SPIRIT (vv.22-23)“He breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit…’” (v.22)  ConclusionCall […]

OUR GOD WHO STRENGTHENS US

Introduction Let us run to our God who strengthens us when … A. WE ARE GRIEVING (Dan 10:1-12)   B.  WE ARE UNABLE TO SEE NOR UNDERSTAND (Dan 10:13-11:1)   Conclusion   Next Week’s Topic: Missions SundayNext Week’s Speaker: Ps Dr Siang Hon

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Daily Devo
Daily Devotional Journal
Scripture:
Daniel 7:13-18, 25-27; 11:29-36
Sat, 2 December 2023

The Triumph

Observation:

What characterises the triumph of God’s people in tribulations under tyrants?

Deeper Reflection
God’s people living under tyrants and suffering tribulations under them can triumph – whether we are delivered from or destroyed in tribulation. The triumph rests on a threefold confidence.We know the conclusion of evil. It is repeated in manifold ways in Daniel that evil that comes through inhuman kings – no matter how great and how long – will definitely come to an end: “he will be broken” (Dan 8:25), “he will be found no more” (Dan 11:19), “yet he will come to his end” (Dan 11:45) and “all these events will be completed” (Dan 12:7).We know God’s calling for us: To be a suffering people – to be captured, plundered, burned or killed (Dan 11:33). But in our suffering, we can be strong as “people who know their God” (Dan 11:32), knowing that God is purging and purifying us to become a sanctified (Dan 11:35; 12:10) and shining people who “shine brightly” with heavenly brightness in the hostile world (Dan 12:3). And we will be a steadfast people who “keep waiting and attain to the 1,335 days” (Dan 12:12) – until we become a sovereign people who “receive and possess the kingdom forever” from “the Ancient of Days” (vv.13-14, 18, 27).We know who is in control. The tribulations under the tyrants in Daniel 7 to 12 are all subject to and subsumed under “that which is decreed will be done” (Dan 11:36; 9:26, 27) “at the appointed time” (Dan 11:27, 29, 35).We conclude Daniel with this theological-discipleship summary statement: We can triumph in tribulations under tyrants when we trust with tenacity in the One who is on the throne.
Application:

How can I triumph in tribulations?

Prayer:
Write a prayer to God as your response from your meditation on and application of the Scriptures.
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  • Pray for those in need
  • Pray for self

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