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Absalom was dead, but not everyone was eager to see David rule over Israel and Judah. David tried to improve relations between north and south, but the seeds of a divided kingdom had been sown.

BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 19:9-23, 40-43 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 19:9-23, 40-43 KJV Text: 2Samuel 19:9-23 The section starts at about 1:25 and ends at about 4:12      9 And all the people were at strife throughout… Absalom was dead, but not everyone was eager to see David rule over Israel and Judah. David tried to improve relations between north and south, but the seeds of a divided kingdom had been sown.

A time of great terror and abomination would befall the Jewish believers during the time of Antiochus Epiphanes (215-154 BC) between the Old and New Testaments.

BibleGateway: Daniel 11:21-35 ESV Text: Daniel 11:21-35 KJV Text: Daniel 11:21-35 The section starts at about 3:52 and ends at about 6:34      21 And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom… A time of great terror and abomination would befall the Jewish believers during the time of Antiochus Epiphanes (215-154 BC) between the Old and New Testaments.

These prophecies came to pass in connection with Alexander the Great and the aftermath of his downfall. When the tumultuous days arrived, believers knew that God saw them coming and was still in control.

BibleGateway: Daniel 11:2-20 ESV Text: Daniel 11:2-20 KJV Text: Daniel 11:2-20 The section starts at about 0:6 and ends at about 3:59 2 And now will I shew thee the truth. Behold, there shall stand… These prophecies came to pass in connection with Alexander the Great and the aftermath of his downfall. When the tumultuous days arrived, believers knew that God saw them coming and was still in control.

Nations rise and fall, good and evil spirits oppose one another, but the people of God are reassured, “Don’t be afraid, you who are treasured by God. Peace to you; be very strong!”

BibleGateway: Daniel 10:1-11:1 ESV Text: Daniel 10:1-11:1 KJV Text: Daniel 10:1-21 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:41      1 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was… Nations rise and fall, good and evil spirits oppose one another, but the people of God are reassured, “Don’t be afraid, you who are treasured by God. Peace to you; be very strong!”

When the Lord’s enemies are defeated the Lord still grieves because He would rather that they turn from their evil ways and repent.

BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 18:5-18, 33 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 18:5-18, 33 KJV Text: 2Samuel 18:5-18 The section starts at about 0:54 and ends at about 3:35 5 And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and… When the Lord’s enemies are defeated the Lord still grieves because He would rather that they turn from their evil ways and repent.

Dividing the church’s labors among those who had different gifts was the right call and it helped the word of God to spread. We follow their example in our churches too.

BibleGateway: Acts 6:1-7 ESV Text: Acts 6:1-7 KJV Text: Acts 6:1-7 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:11      1 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied,… Dividing the church’s labors among those who had different gifts was the right call and it helped the word of God to spread. We follow their example in our churches too.

Absalom was not only plotting against his father, but against the will of the Lord. He would not win (v. 14). Neither will we when we plot against God’s will.

BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 17:1-14 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 17:1-14 KJV Text: 2Samuel 17:1-14 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:44      1 Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out… Absalom was not only plotting against his father, but against the will of the Lord. He would not win (v. 14). Neither will we when we plot against God’s will.

The Lord comforted Daniel with another vision of the future. The vision has the same theme as the previous ones: through times of suffering and restoration, the Lord’s Church will always prevail.

BibleGateway: Daniel 9:20-27 ESV Text: Daniel 9:20-27 KJV Text: Daniel 9:20-27 The section starts at about 3:40 and ends at about 5:36      20 And whiles I was speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin and… The Lord comforted Daniel with another vision of the future. The vision has the same theme as the previous ones: through times of suffering and restoration, the Lord’s Church will always prevail.

The key verse in this beautiful prayer is v. 18. God’s compassion is our confidence and hope when we confess our sins before Him.

BibleGateway: Daniel 9:1-19 ESV Text: Daniel 9:1-19 KJV Text: Daniel 9:1-19 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:49      1 In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the… The key verse in this beautiful prayer is v. 18. God’s compassion is our confidence and hope when we confess our sins before Him.

“Blessed are you when people . . . say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets . . .” (Mt 5:11-12).

BibleGateway: Acts 5:25-42 ESV Text: Acts 5:25-42 KJV Text: Acts 5:25-42 The section starts at about 3:9 and ends at about 5:39 25 Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye… “Blessed are you when people . . . say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets . . .” (Mt 5:11-12).

Lying to God is hazardous to your health, both your spiritual and physical health. If you’ve tried to hide something from Him that you shouldn’t, run to Jesus and hide under His cross.

BibleGateway: Acts 5:1-11 ESV Text: Acts 5:1-11 KJV Text: Acts 5:1-11 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:35      1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a… Lying to God is hazardous to your health, both your spiritual and physical health. If you’ve tried to hide something from Him that you shouldn’t, run to Jesus and hide under His cross.