* 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!
War to War
December 18, 2019 • Dr. John Waterloo
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)
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!
