Although Paul’s circumstances were very difficult, he focused on bigger realities in which he rejoiced.

In his opening thanksgiving and prayer, Paul focused on our three most important days.

In his greeting, Paul previewed coming attractions in the rest of the letter, including the main event of Christ’s humiliation and exaltation.

In answer to Daniel’s final question about the future, a messenger gave him a simple message we all need to hear.

An overview of the history of redemption, from Genesis to Revelation in four acts

In this section of Daniel, there is the clearest declaration in the Old Testament of the resurrection and eternal life.

No matter how bad things get, God is still working out his own holy will through seen and unseen agents.

Daniel urgently asked God to keep his own promises for the glory of his own name.

In a second vision, Daniel saw into the future when the Jews would need to remain faithful under terrible persecution.

Christ’s ascension is what we need in the Day of Judgment.