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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August 24: THE PERFECT STANDARD

Gabriel is back to lay out details that will bring clarity to Daniel (and also to us!) in answer to Daniel’s prayer. Daniel is well-prepared to receive the rest of the explanation, as he has had time to recover from the initial shock (about a year) and, in addition, he has been fervently seeking the Lord’s wisdom, favor, and mercy . . .

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August 23: SKILL TO UNDERSTAND

Take comfort, beloved, to know that great distances are not a challenge for the messengers of heaven. Heaven is as near to earth as a whispered prayer. If any of us needs help and asks for it, the Commander of the Angel Armies commissions a holy angel to come to our aid.

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August 22: FOR HIS NAME’S SAKE

Now Daniel is an old man. His childhood upbringing, training, and social life centered around the God that he loved and His temple. How he longs for the restoration of all the good things he experienced in the place of his childhood! And he knows that God has a plan…

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