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In this sermon, we continue an in-depth review of The Daniel Manual for confidently living out our faith in uncertain times and in an increasingly plural culture.
Big Idea: We find ourselves in a changing, increasingly secular culture that demands our attention and our absolute allegiance. So, what should we do? How should we live in such secular and uncertain times? Well, let’s learn from Daniel, an Old Testament prophet and statesmen who prayed for and provided wisdom to at least four kings in two competing and diverse empires and pointed them to the one, true and eternal king. Here’s the Daniel Manuel for living in such a time as this.
Outline:
- Another Lion’s Den
- The North and South
- The Call
Key Takeaways:
- Why Daniel 11 was deeply formative in my own spiritual journey.
- The primary arguments about the date Daniel was written and why I am convinced Daniel was written in the 6th century.
- A concise-as-possible explanation of the approximately 135 prophesies concerning the Persian Empire, Greece, and the wars between the successors of Alexander the Great.
- The fascinating story (related by Herodotus) of the Jewish high priest presenting Alexander the Great with a copy of the book of Daniel.
- What God calls us to do in uncertain times.
- What Daniel 11 Means: 1. God exists. 2. He spoke to Daniel. 3. Daniel links arms with the prophets, and 4. The prophets point to Jesus.