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Jesus has risen! He has conquered death, sin, and the grave! God paints his light on a dark canvas. All of us were blind, sinful, and rejected. But our darkness and defeat were followed by his light and victory. Jesus has included us in his resurrection, and now we will live in his victory. Arise! Shine! For God's glory has risen upon you!

The book of Daniel has many prophecies about the Antichrist. He will exalt himself above God and will desecrate the temple of God. He will attack God's people, and the the believers will be persecuted and martyred. In the end, Jesus will come and destroy him and set up the kingdom of God on the earth. But before his return, persecution is inevitable. Are you ready if you have to suffer? Do you have peace? (Psalm 46)

Bible prophecies contain predictions from ancient times until the end of our age. Daniel 11 has dozens of specific prophecies that have been fulfilled, but also contain warnings that apply to our time. Daniel writes "The people who know their God will stand firm and take action" (Daniel 11:32). So when persecution comes, what will you do? Will you stand firm? Will you take action?

What is your DNA? Does it make you short, tall, or skinny? But what is your spiritual DNA? We all used to follow the ways of sin and the world. But Jesus came to rescue us - a rescue from our sin and our old selves. When we are born again, we now have the capacity to live a new life and to enjoy God. Have you been born again? Do you have a relationship with the Father? Is God your new DNA?

Have you seen the spiritual world? Have you felt its work? There is a spiritual battle going on around us all day long, and we are all fighting in this spiritual war. So how do we win this battle? God's Word gives us the truth, and how we should fight. The battle is for us, and for those we love. Do you see this warfare? Do you know how to fight in this war?

How is your prayer life? Do you pray consistently, with passion, and in communion with God? If you are seeking for a deeper relationship with God, then prayer will be indispensable. Daniel 10 gives us a pattern of how to pray. Effective prayer trusts in the promises of God and lives in a position of faith. Does your prayer life need renewal?

When is Jesus coming? Jesus said that we would not know the hour. But we are told that we can know the season. Daniel gave a time line to the end of history. These 70 weeks take us through the tribulation until the coming of Jesus. And there are many signs that indicate that the tribulation period could be beginning very very soon. Do you know the signs? Are you watching? Jesus said "Be ready". Are you ready?

When is Jesus coming? Jesus said that we would not know the hour. But we are told that we can know the season. Daniel gave a time line to the end of history. These 70 weeks take us through the tribulation until the coming of Jesus. And there are many signs that indicate that the tribulation period could be beginning very very soon. Do you know the signs? Are you watching? Jesus said "Be ready". Are you ready?

All of God's dealing in human history is about forgiveness. God has forgiven us, and we are called to forgive those who hurt us. In Matthew 18, Jesus told Peter to forgive 490 times. That number means perfection. In Daniel 9, God said that his perfect plan for the end of human history involves a period of 7 times 70, which is 490. This completes the story of man's forgiveness. Have you been forgiven? Are you ready to forgive others? And are you ready for his return?

Although he was captive in an alien land, Daniel loved the Word of God. In reading the book of Jeremiah, he saw that the end of the desolation of Jerusalem was near. What did Daniel do? He humbled himself, and prayed (v.3-19). Today, God's word informs us of God's plan for our future. And that word tells us how to live while waiting for the end. Do you love God's Word? Do you humble yourself? Do you pray like Daniel?

Who is the antichrist? In recent years, many have tried to identify him. But what does the Bible have to say? Matthew 24 and Daniel 7-12 are essential scriptures in understanding the end times. These passages describe the coming of the antichrist, who will try to abolish all worship of God, and will eventually present himself in the temple as God himself. Do you know what God has said? And are you ready?

We have been blessed, to be broken, to be given out. What is brokenness? Brokenness is knowing that we cannot do anything without God; that we are helpless and hopeless without his help. It is the removal of dead faith in ourselves, making way for the work of God in and through us. When we are broken, we are ready to be used by God to touch the world. Will you be broken?

What will be the summary of your life? Do you want your life to count? If so, you can take the advice of Paul's last words recorded in 2nd Timothy. He told Timothy to keep an eternal focus; to value God's Word; to remember God's promises, to make peace with others, and to experience God's presence and grace. If you do these things, your life will count for eternity.

The measure of a Christian is love. So why do we hold back from loving others? Because we need to be set free by the Savior who truly loves us. When we see the love of God, then we will be prepared to die to ourselves and to love those around us. When we see how much he has done for us, then loving people will become a reflex of who we are to him.

The Scriptures are the mind of God, given to us. The disciple of Jesus must correctly interpret and use the word as the basis of his ministry and his life. If we are not people of the book, we will be weak and misled. So how do I learn and absorb the Scriptures? Read, listen, study, question, discuss, meditate, and pray the Word. It worked for Paul. It worked for Timothy. And it will work for you.

God gave Daniel visions of things that were about to happen. Daniel saw four kingdoms that would rule the earth. The fourth kingdom was that of the Antichrist, who will rule the earth and persecute the church. Then God will judge the world, destroy death and hell, and bring forth his final and eternal Kingdom. How and when will this happen?

Goliath was huge and undefeatable. He defied the God of Israel and his people. And Israel was terrified. But David had confidence in God. When he went to battle Goliath, he won with only a sling and a stone and his God. David is a symbol of Jesus! Jesus has won the battle for us, and has given us his victory. You need to know that the hero of your story is not you - it's JESUS.

The glory of God far surpasses anything in this world. You were created to experience his glory. Do you want to experience the glory of God? Then forget what fades, let go of the past, and thirst for His presence. When God touches you, your life will be changed. Then you will experience his glory for yourself.

Belshazzar was a very arrogant and immoral King. He refused to honor the god that Nebuchadnezzar knew. Instead, he used the articles from the house of God to praise the idols of Babylon. And God judged him. There are vessels of gold, silver, wood, and clay. Do you want to be a vessel of honor for God, filled with the glory of the King? Then humble yourself before God, and cleanse yourself from immoral things (I Peter 5:6, II Timothy 2:20-21).