Daniel
The Time of the End
March 17, 2024 • Beau Eckert • Daniel 11—12
Daniel’s faithfulness has been on display through the trials and tragedies of living nearly his entire life in a foreign land with God’s exiled people. Today, our journey through the book which bears his name comes to an end. Like Daniel, may we commit to being faithful to God who has displayed His faithfulness time and time again.
The Ram and the Goat
February 25, 2024 • Beau Eckert • Daniel 8
Daniel 8 continues the prophetic section of the book with Daniel’s second vision. From our vantage point, we can look back and see how many of the prophecies in this chapter have already been fulfilled with incredible accuracy. It gives us great confidence in the trustworthiness of God and His Word.
The Four Beasts
February 18, 2024 • Beau Eckert • Daniel 7
Daniel 7 is the hinge chapter in the book. We move from court tales—the stories of Daniel and his friends living under the rule and reign of the Babylonian kings—to the visions and dreams of Daniel, which will remind God’s people that, even though they will suffer, He won’t abandon them, and they will one day share in His eternal kingdom.
The Lions’ Den
February 11, 2024 • Adam Derus • Daniel 6
Despite Israel’s extended exile, God is demonstrating His sovereign plan over kingdoms and individuals. In chapter 6, Daniel’s faithfulness and obedience to God is on display when faced with the danger of the lions’ den, challenging each of us to boldly trust God in the face of opposition.
The Writing on the Wall
February 4, 2024 • Scott Messner • Daniel 5
At this point in our study, Daniel and the nation of Israel have been living in exile in Babylon for about sixty-five years. Today, the “writing is on the wall” for Babylon. We will see God deal with proud rulers who had knowledge, but rebelled against God, and consider our response to God.
The King’s Pride
January 28, 2024 • Beau Eckert • Daniel 4
Daniel and his friends are exiled to a foreign land, but God’s sovereignty and faithfulness are displayed throughout their lives. In chapter 4, the king’s pride is on full display, but God humbles the king, who finally turns his heart to the Most High God.
The Fiery Furnace
January 21, 2024 • Beau Eckert • Daniel 3
Daniel and his friends are exiled to a foreign land, but God’s sovereignty and faithfulness are displayed throughout their lives. In chapter 3, the king sets up an image of gold and commands all people to bow to it. Daniel’s friends refuse, and are thrown into the fiery furnace, but God preserves their lives.
The King’s Dream
January 14, 2024 • Beau Eckert • Daniel 2
Daniel and his friends are exiled to a foreign land but God’s sovereignty and faithfulness are displayed throughout their lives. In chapter 2, Daniel’s faithful resolve is on full display as he wisely navigates the angry and irrational king through the God-given interpretation of his dream.
Faithful Beginning
January 7, 2024 • Beau Eckert • Daniel 1
Daniel and his friends are exiled to a foreign land, but God’s sovereignty and faithfulness are displayed throughout their lives. Daniel’s faith shines forth as he continually hopes in God’s promises, despite his circumstances. Chapter 1 sets the context, tone, and theme for the rest of the book.