Daniel 5 – The Writing On the Wall Videos for Daniel 5: Daniel 5:1-12 – The Interrupted Party Daniel 5:13-31 – The Lightweight A. A disturbing message from God. 1. (1-4) Belshazzar’s great, blasphemous feast. Belshazzar the king made a great feast for a thousand of his lords, and drank wine in the presence of the…
Daniel 4 – The Fall and Rise of Nebuchadnezzar Videos for Daniel 4: Daniel 4:1-18 – God Warns a King Daniel 4:19-37 – Tree Trimming, The Humbling of a King A. Nebuchadnezzar’s dream of the tree. 1. (1-3) The opening of Nebuchadnezzar’s decree. Nebuchadnezzar the king, To all peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all…
Daniel 3 – Saved in the Fiery Furnace Videos for Daniel 3: Daniel 3:1-18 – Not Bowing or Bending Daniel 3:19-29 – The Fourth Man in the Fire A. Nebuchadnezzar erects an image and demands everyone worship it. 1. (1) The image is made and set up. Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose…
Daniel 2 – Nebuchadnezzar Dreams of an Image Audio for Daniel 2: Daniel 2:1-23 – Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream A. Nebuchadnezzar’s dream. 1. (1) The troubling dream. Now in the second year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; and his spirit was so troubled that his sleep left him. a. In the second year: It is difficult…
Daniel 1 – Keeping Pure in The Face of Adversity Videos for Daniel 1: Daniel 1:1-7 – Faithful in Exile Daniel 1:8-21 – Tested at the Table A. Introduction to the Book of Daniel. 1. Setting the time: The prophet Daniel lived in the sixth century before the birth of Jesus. During this approximate period:…
Hosea 14 – Real Wisdom Turns Israel Back to the LORD Audio for Hosea 14: Hosea 13-14 – True Wisdom Turns Us Back to God “This is a wonderful chapter to be at the end of such a book. I had never expected from such a prickly shrub to gather so fair a flower, so…
Hosea 13 – “I Will Be Your King” Audio for Hosea 13: Hosea 13-14 – True Wisdom Turns Us Back to God A. Two pictures of judgment. 1. (1-3) Sinful Israel will be scattered like the morning clouds. When Ephraim spoke, trembling,He exalted himself in Israel;But when he offended through Baal worship, he died.Now they…
Hosea 12 – Ancient Jacob and Modern Israel Audio for Hosea 12: Hosea 10-12 – Drawn with Gentle Cords A. The deeply rooted deceit of Israel. 1. (1) Israel trusts in deals and alliances with surrounding nations. “Ephraim feeds on the wind,And pursues the east wind;He daily increases lies and desolation.Also they make a covenant…
Hosea 11 – Drawn with Gentle Cords Audio for Hosea 11: Hosea 10-12 – Drawn with Gentle Cords A. God’s tender love for Israel. 1. (1-2) Israel: Called by God and called by the Baals. “When Israel was a child, I loved him,And out of Egypt I called My son.As they called them,So they went…
Hosea 10 – Israel Has No King Audio for Hosea 10: Hosea 10-12 – Drawn with Gentle Cords A. The analysis of Israel’s sinful state. 1. (1-2) Israel’s empty vine. Israel empties his vine;He brings forth fruit for himself.According to the multitude of his fruitHe has increased the altars;According to the bounty of his landThey…
Hosea 9 – Exiled and Dried Up Audio for Hosea 9: Hosea 7-9 – Reaping the Whirlwind A. Israel exiled in judgment. 1. (1-4) The end of the good life in Israel. Do not rejoice, O Israel, with joy like other peoples,For you have played the harlot against your God. You have made love for…
Hosea 8 – Sow the Wind, Reap the Whirlwind Audio for Hosea 8: Hosea 7-9 – Reaping the Whirlwind A. Sowing idolatry, reaping exile. 1. (1-6) Casting off God and embracing idols. “Set the trumpet to your mouth!He shall come like an eagle against the house of the LORD,Because they have transgressed My covenantAnd rebelled…