The Cross And Unjust Suffering (1 Peter 2:19-25), 5. Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. But then he said in verse 9, But beloved, we are convinced of better things concerning you, and things that accompany salvation. The better things are perseverance in faith and patient obedience in other words, holding fast to their hope. And he says that this accompanies salvation. That is, it belongs to Gods children as part of their salvation. He comes into frequent contact with the nation Israel because of its location in relationship to the king of the South. At least three times in our text, the king of the North wages war with the king of the South. 113 The first and last attacks are successful, while the second ends in retreat. 116 For references to the book see Daniel 7:10; 10:21; Exodus 32:32-33; Psalm 69:28; Revelation 3:5; 13:8; 17:8; 20:15; 21:27. 38 For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:31-39). But God opened the sea, bringing about the salvation of His people and the destruction of their enemies. God delivered the Israelites from Egypt, not by their power but in their weakness, through His power. The last words of this chapter, and of the entire book, speak of death and of the believers hope beyond the grave. Funerals must deal with the ugly reality of death and the reminder that each of us must come to terms with it. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Proud member So is it with the resurrection of the dead. As a result of the reign of this evil king, many of the saints will be persecuted and some will die: And those who have insight among the people will give understanding to the many; yet they will fall by sword and by flame, by captivity and by plunder, for many days (Daniel 11:33). Let us listen and learn, and gain hope and comfort. J And so we will be with the Lord forever. . Enter into the joy of your master.. John 14:2 Jesus says in his Father's house are many rooms. It is a successful military campaign. God opened the Red Sea, making a path for Israels escape and the means for the destruction of the Egyptian army (Exodus 3-15). In Daniels vision of chapter 7, the same four Gentile kingdoms seem to be in view as described in chapter 2. Romans 15:13 KJV . Pray earnestly that God would open your mind and heart to this greatness and this certainty and incline you to hope in him. "Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.". When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. It is answered, as I understand it, by our glorified Lord who is described in Daniel 10:5-6. The rescue of verse 1 seems to be described largely in terms of the resurrection in verses 2 and 3. 10 But the LORD was pleased To crush Him, putting Him to grief; If He would render Himself as a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, And the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. Publisher: OpenBible.info. When Moses appeared before Pharaoh and demanded that he let Gods people go, Pharaoh only made things more difficult for the Jews. How could the protector of Israel precipitate this time of such great suffering? 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things? The salvation Jesus obtained by his blood was everything it takes to save his people, not just part of it. Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us. And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. The emphasis is not so much on the length of this time of suffering but on its purpose. 12 How blessed is he who keeps waiting and attains to the 1,335 days! And that is what verse 21 says I get: [God] is working in us that which is pleasing in his sight namely, our holding fast to the well-anchored hope. And notice the next three words: through Jesus Christ. That means that our High Priest, our never-dying, Melchizedek-like High Priest obtained by the blood of the eternal covenant not just firm attachment at one end of the anchor, but at both ends. I know many changes are needed in my life. They were at the tomb early in the morning, And he said to him, Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.. When Michael arises and the tribulation begins, it is like the doctor who breaks the water of a woman as she nears the time to give birth to her child. First, the angel Michael114 is the instrument through whom the period of the Great Tribulation is initiated. 115 For the Old Testament teaching on the time of the Great Tribulation, see Deuteronomy 4:30; Jeremiah 30:4-8; Daniel 9:27; 11:40-45; Zechariah 13:7-9. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 8 But what does it say? Beyond this, He assured Daniel that he, along with all mankind, would be raised from the dead to receive either eternal life or eternal contempt. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. Because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. God provided the means for Abrams blessing through a son, whom Abram and his wife were powerless to produce (Genesis 12:1ff.). Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. You can use the word hope in at least three ways: A subjective feeling or conviction in the soul. In verse 4, the angel turns from the fate of the saints of the latter days to the fate of Daniel whose life and ministry is drawing to a close. And night will be no more. Believe in God; believe also in me. And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings. W in 1971. Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow over his head, and his face was like the sun, and his legs like pillars of fire. Abrahams response to this request was: They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them (Luke 16:29). This is the anchor of verse 19, which continues verse 18: This hope we have as an anchor of the soul. In other words: what anchors our soul is not our subjective confidence, but the sure objective reality that God has promised. Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister; To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you. 18 Even by saying these things, they scarcely persuaded the crowds not to offer sacrifice to them. Why the emphasis of these three verses? The image is the anchor. R 100 Bible Verses about Hope. No, it says that we are (now!) Without the resurrection, there is no prophetic hope. Is the only point of this text to say, Take hold of the loose end of this rope and you will have safety and firmness and assurance? Not in the order of Aaron and Levi who (1) had to offer sacrifices for themselves and for the people (Hebrews 5:3; 7:27), and (2) who died and had to be replaced year by year (Hebrews 7:23), and (3) who offered the blood of bulls and goats which could never take away sins (Hebrews 10:4). After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Q In chapter 7, a new element of prophecy is introduced in Danielthe little horn who boasts (verses 8 and 20), speaks against the Most High (verse 25), and successfully opposes God and His saints (verses 21, 25). There are at least five practical things you can do to move your heart toward laying hold of your hope.. Luke 23:43 Today you will be with me in paradise. He pronounced blessings on those whom the world would consider weak and unworthy and cursings on those who were strong (see Matthew 5:1-12; Luke 6:20-26). Salvation is not merely an anchored rope dangling from heaven for us to hold on to with our own strength. 4 But as for you, Daniel, conceal these words and seal up the book until the end of time; many will go back and forth, and knowledge will increase.. The prophecy of the Book of Daniel proves to be of great value to those living in the last times, for it gives insight into the events taking place around them. Hebrews 3:6. Romans 5:3-4 suffering joy. Prophecy is the declaration of Gods purposes and promises. Israels deliverance does not come about because God will make them strong, but rather because God will use wicked men to shatter the power of His holy people. 14:22; Ex. And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. What you have asked needs only to be revealed to those who live in those last days.. From the first time we are introduced to him as a young lad in chapter 1 to the time of his approaching death in chapter 12, Daniel was a man who was faithful to his God. We will never have to wait for something to happen to make us happy, or have to work in hopes that we will rest later. 161 views, 3 likes, 0 loves, 8 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Woodsfield Church of Christ: Happy Easter!!! The final chapter of the Book of Daniel is occasioned in large measure by Daniels coming death. 118 There are several specific, but different, time indicators in the Book of Daniel. Then he said, Christ was faithful as a Son over his house whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the boast of our hope firm until the end. Note, it does not say that we will become his house if we hold fast to our hope. Bible Verses on Hope Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. He was there before creation. Partly because of the troubling subject matter of his visions, compounded by his inability to understand what the visions meant, Daniel was greatly distressed and sought to understand their meaning. The Cross And Separation From The World (1 Peter 4:1-6), 7. The Cross And Our Response to Trials (1 Peter 4:12-19), 8. 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:6-8). Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. 40:1 ). For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. The Cross And Christs Suffering For Sins (1 Peter 3:18-22), 6. O Death, where are your thorns? He also said to the disciples, There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. But the text leaves this evil king behind in chapter 11, linking the beginning of the tribulation to Michael, who will arise and bring about a time of great distress, a time particularly directed toward the Jews. The saints are encouraged to live godly lives because they know that even if they are killed for their faith, God will raise them from the dead to give them their allotted portion at the end of the age. It takes the believer to the high-water mark of Christian hopethe assurance of the resurrection of the dead. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 16 I approached one of those who were standing by and began asking him the exact meaning of all this. 25+Bible Verses About The Hope Of Heaven - KJV There are a lot of people in the world that are unaware of what occurs after death. Those who are righteous will be purged and purified by their suffering, prepared for the coming of the King and His kingdom (compare 1 Peter 1:6-7). Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. This is where Jesus has gone as a forerunner for us (which means we will enter with him someday). The answer is this: What Christ bought for us when he died was not the freedom from having to hold fast, but the enabling power to hold fast. They will go here and there seeking new knowledge (see Acts 17:16-21). Involuntarily, they yelped from the shock of the cold water, and once again rushed from the shelter. The answer to this question has much to suggest concerning your relationship with Jesus Christ. (9) What is the relationship between the doctrine of the resurrection and prophecy? My Fathers house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence. That would be no security. Is there any clue in the text as to how will they be rescued? Persevering in hope and laying hold on our inheritance and banking on it and being satisfied in it and living by the power of it belongs to (literally: is had by) salvation. The events of history from Daniels day down to the day of the Lord are described in chapter 11 in terms of the on-going struggle of two world powers: the king of the North and the king of the South. The final king of the North is introduced in Daniel 11:21 and is the central figure in the remainder of chapter 11. No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him. The faith of the Old Testament saints included the assurance of resurrection: 25 And as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last He will take His stand on the earth. "There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance." (Luke 15:7) 9. At the end of chapter 11, the king of the North is encamped between the sea and the beautiful Holy Mountain ready to attack and to destroy. The resurrection of our Lord is the first-fruits of the full and final resurrection of all men, who will receive rewards or recompense from the Righteous Judge. A retired pastor, relating humorous incidents during his years of ministry, tells the story of a problem-plagued funeral service he conducted. of His master said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant. Psalm 39:7. These words have been given for the benefit of those who live in the end time. He delivers us from sin, from suffering, and from death, but He did so by means of His own suffering and death. So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. For the saint, the doctrine of the resurrection is the basis for our hope. Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. his house if we (in the future) hold fast to our hope. C And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. In verse 1, Daniel is specifically assured that his people (literally your people) would be rescued. Does the hope of the Old Testament saint differ substantially from that of the New Testament believer? But most of the prophecies which remain unfulfilled will likely be fulfilled after our death. God takes this long to break this people, shatter their power, and turn them to faith in the Messiah whom they have rejected. In Daniels vision of chapter 8, the little horn of this vision extends his kingdom toward the Beautiful Land (verse 9), overcomes some of the host of heaven (verse 10), and exalts himself as though he were equal with the commander of the host (verse 11). He sent Moses to deliver His people from their suffering. In order for justice to be meted out at the coming of the Messiah and of His kingdom, the dead must be raised so that all men receive their just reward. "where is heaven? "Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. Therefore it says, When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men. (In saying, He ascended, what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower regions, the earth? 6 And one said to the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, How long will it be until the end of these wonders? 7 And I heard the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, as he raised his right hand and his left toward heaven, and swore by Him who lives forever that it would be for a time, times, and half a time; and as soon as they finish shattering the power of the holy people, all these events will be completed. Verses 5-7, a final vision of two angels and of the glorified Lord, raises and answers the question, How long will these wonders be? Verses 8-13, the final paragraph, explore the outcome of the events. S For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. This last campaign leaves the king of the North encamped between the sea and the beautiful Holy Mountain (verse 45). These Bible verses about hope will help you find the faith you need to keep going. reliability acknowledging promises. And he has gone as a high priest. The prophecies of Gods Word, in which Daniel found courage and comfort, were certain because he would rise from the dead to receive his allotted portion at the end of the age.. The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne. This is the salvation he obtained by his blood: the hope of heaven, and the holding fast to get there. Daniel need not worry about these future days of distress; he has seen difficult times in his life, and remained faithful. This is the LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation." Contact me: openbibleinfo (at) gmail.com. The pastor questioned the wisdom of continuing, but he decided to once again read the precious words from the text of Romans 8: For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, Gratefully, he completed the service. D Daniel, distressed, mourning, and praying for insight finds the answer to all of his petitions in this final revelation. The increase of knowledge in the last days will not produce righteousness nor will it serve as a guiding light. In His grace, God brings the nation Israel into the most terrible time of their national existence to press them beyond the limits of their power, wisdom, and strength and to turn them to Himself for salvation. Consider for a moment the deliverance of Israel from Egyptian bondage. The anchor of our souls is not a rope hanging in the air waiting for our weak hands to grasp and hold. Resurrection is the means by which men pass from time to eternity. (I hope to go to heaven.), A future objective reality that you hope for. Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. A number of other biblical texts speak to this matter. mind world. The promise and the oath are meant to give us the deep confidence that we will inherit all that he promises us in Jesus. U In Daniel 12:7 we are again told that it will be a time, times, and half a time until the end of these wonders. In Daniel 12:11, we read that there will be 1,290 days from the time the regular sacrifice is stopped until the abomination of desolation, and in Daniel 12:12 it is 1335 days (45 additional days) until the time of blessing for the saints who endure. Daniel was in mourning, although we are not told why he mourned, apparently for some period of time. Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. And I saw, coming out of the mouth of the dragon and out of the mouth of the beast and out of the mouth of the false prophet, three unclean spirits like frogs. Would that give you the sense of security and confidence and hope and firmness that last weeks text and this text seem to be about? The answer was given by the One whom Daniel saw in the vision of 10:5-6our Lord Himself. They are, in fact, enslaved by the fear of death (see Hebrews 2:15). No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. Would that give you encouragement? To an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you. Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he said to me, You must not do that! O Sheol, where is your sting? They are words which also bring joy to the heart of the believer of any age and terror into the hearts of the wicked. He uses three descriptions of the anchor to stress this. It means bank on that hope. The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people's disgrace from all the earth. 16 For this reason it is by faith, that it might be in accordance with grace, in order that the promise may be certain to all the descendants, not only to those who are of the Law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all, 17 (as it is written, A FATHER OF MANY NATIONS HAVE I MADE YOU) in the sight of Him whom he believed, even God, who gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist. They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. And its gates will never be shut by dayand there will be no night there. Those whose names are found written in the book of life116 will be rescued. 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