Outline of Chapter 11
* vv 11:1-4 From the Medo-Persian Empire to the Grecian Empire and the death of Alexander the Great
* vv 11:5-20 The wars between the Ptolemies and the Seleucids (descendants of two of Alexander’s four generals who divided his kingdom after his death)
* vv 11:21-35 The Jews suffer great persecution under one of the last Seleucid kings, Antiochus Epiphanes, who is a type of the future Antichrist
* vv 11:36-39 The latter-day persecution
* vv 11:40-45 The initial triumph and then fall of the future Antichrist (11:40-45)
Applications
* Keep your eyes upon Israel; the real underlying issues of world events are always spiritual.
* Just like God’s nation Israel, nothing can happen to Christians without God’s permission.
* If we want peace... then we must prepare for loss, hardship, and war.
* Prepare our families by making sure they are saved and strong in faith.
* We MUST have the mind of Christ… a Christian worldview!
* Expect scoffers, persecution, and wars... but continue in holiness! Be ready to meet Jesus! (2Peter3)
War to War
From Medo-Persia to the Future Antichrist: War after war culminates in the last great battle—Armaged
December 18, 2019 • Dr. John Waterloo
Live for Jesus! It's Worth It!
January 15, 2020 • Dr. John Waterloo
* Gods plan for salvation is still the same (v10)... even in that time of great apostasy * The wicked will never understand... but the born-again saints will! (1Corinthians 2:6-14) * In light of these inevitable events, how should we live? * Live for Jesus always! It’s worth it!
Angels and Spiritual Warfare, Pt. 3
December 11, 2019 • Dr. John Waterloo
Never quit... but know WHY you never quit! * The critical thing is NOT what happens to us, but how we react * We get a choice on how to respond * Satan’s best strategy to win is to distract; Satan loves the distraction game Challenge your thoughts! Grid up or prepare your minds! * Challenge fear! * Challenge doubt! * Challenge anger! * Challenge worry! * Challenge low self-esteem * Challenge guilt! Think instead on virtuous things - think on these things (Phil 4:8) * Memorize the word of God * Meditate on God’s Word * Work for the LORD (get involved) * Sing the Scriptures!