September 16: THE IMPOSER OF TAXES (part 1)

The conspirators defended themselves, claiming they were acting on behalf of the Roman Republic. After the murder, the Senate changed the name of his birth month from Quintilis to July in his honor. Nevertheless, Julius Caesar’s assassination sparked a series of civil wars that paved the way for his adopted son Octavian, actually a great-nephew, to rise to power.

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September 15: “VENI, VIDI, VICI!”

In those days, the Jews held the frontier gateways into Egypt. Influenced by Antipater the Idumaean (father of Herod the Great, ruler of Judea at the time of the birth of the Messiah), they had permitted the Roman army to pass into Egypt with no opposition.

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September 10: WORLDLY PUSH AND PULL

The kings of the North and of the South are showing a historical pattern of desiring dominance. But neither side is in alignment with God. Through these historical events, there is a symbolism for our time—in earth’s last days—being established.

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September 9: “GETTING EVEN”

These divisions from a single body show the futility of mankind’s strife against itself, all for the purpose of self-exaltation. The mindset of man’s glory over God will result in continuous strife until God Himself brings it to a close.

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September 8: PEACE? AT WHAT COST?

These heinous acts did not pass unnoticed in Egypt, as we will soon see how the revengeful “ancient soap opera” continues. And an ongoing negative influence pounded the tiny nation of Israel, who repeatedly allowed shallow and worldly influences to turn their attention away from God.

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September 7: DIVIDED GREECE

In the very middle of these divisions was Israel. Not only was the “traffic” of those traveling between the northern areas (Syria) and southern areas (Egypt), straight through Palestine, there was also the constant political push-and-pull of these upon the inhabitants of the Promised Land.

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September 6: A PROPHETIC LAUNCH INTO HISTORY

The parenthetical statement of Gabriel that began in the middle of the closing verse of chapter 10 is completed in the opening verse of chapter 11. It seems an unusual place to divide chapters, but it helps to cement the preparation of Daniel that occurred in chapter 10 to the revelation just ahead . . . .

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September 5: MICHAEL YOUR PRINCE

Spiritual battles, though we cannot see them with our eyes, are indescribably fierce. None of us would stand a chance of making it out alive if it were not for mighty angels who do battle on our behalf. But sometimes even they need help.

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September 3: READY TO FACE THE FUTURE

Yes, there are trials and triumphs ahead for every one of God’s people. We must learn to seek character over comfort and holiness over happiness. The deepest comfort and the brightest happiness await all whose love for God causes them to seek the character and holiness that is pleasing to Him.

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September 2: THE COVENANT PEOPLE

Daniel’s close walk with God translated into a profound concern for the future of all of His people. Here, Gabriel refers to God’s people as Daniel’s people. Throughout history, God has always had a covenant people; a remnant, through whom the message of salvation was to be conveyed to the world at large.

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September 1: ONGOING TEMPLE BUILDING

Daniel’s three-weeks of prayer may have seemed to him unanswered. But, in addition to the assurance of God’s love, Gabriel also assured him that his prayers were most definitely heard. From the outset, the process of answering had already begun.

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