Jesus in the Prophets:
The best known Bible story is about Daniel in the lion’s den being rescued by God. That Daniel is the fourth and final major prophet of the Bible. Daniel ministered to the Jews from 605-536 BC, which coincided with the seventy years of Babylonian captivity. The Book of Daniel contains phenomenal prophecies, especially about the times of the Gentiles which ends with the second coming of Christ to the earth to judge the nations. The book’s main theme is that God alone is sovereign in history and over human affairs. The book also serves as an object lesson in faith under trial and adversity. This is especially important for us to remember today as we see signs of the approaching end times all around us. God reminds us in Scripture that He’s got this and we’re not to worry. Look to God and be strong.
1. Daniel 7:13-14 – I was watching in the night visions, and behold, one like the Son of Man, coming with the clouds of heaven! He came to the Ancient of Days, and they brought Him near before Him. Then to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and His kingdom the one which shall not be destroyed.
New Testament – Matthew 25:31 – (Jesus speaking) – When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory.
2. Daniel 7:27 – Then the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey Him.
New Testament – 1 Corinthians 15:23-25 – But each one in his own order: Christ the first fruits, afterward those who are Christ’s at His coming. Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father, when He puts an end to all rule and authority and power. For He must reign till He has put all enemies under His feet.
3. Daniel 2:44 – And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.
New Testament – Luke 1:33 – And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.
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