Description
In this episode, Ian and Jake discuss yesterday’s sermon from Daniel 7 — faithfulness today comes from passion for someday! We unpack the main points from the sermon and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into the text.
Apocalyptic literature isn’t about guessing dates—it’s about fueling endurance. Daniel 7 paints a chaotic world full of beastly kingdoms, but it ends with the Ancient of Days on the throne and the Son of Man reigning forever. In this episode, we unpack why this vision is meant to steady weary believers, shape our view of power, and reawaken a passion for the eternal kingdom that cannot be shaken.
Message Highlights:
- Main Point: Faithfulness today comes from passion for someday.
- The beasts and the throne: the chaos of this world can’t dethrone God.
- Jesus, the Son of Man is enthroned above every empire.
- Apocalyptic hope fuels present faithfulness in the middle of chaos.
- The tension: God’s people feel worn down but never defeated.
- Being heavenly-minded produces the most earthly good.
Application:
- Reframe fear: When you feel like evil’s winning, pray Daniel 7:22—“Until the Ancient of Days came.”
- Live the victory: Practice courage, joy, and hope as daily rebellion against despair.
- Kingdom habits: Engage Scripture, prayer, and community as acts of resistance to cynicism.
- Stay awake: Let eternal perspective shape your politics, work, and suffering.
- Remember the ending: Every “beast” has an expiration date—Jesus reigns forever.
Resources Currently Available at the Veritas Church Bookstore
- Daniel For You
- Evangelism as Exiles
- Thriving in Babylon
- The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self
- Daniel ESV Scripture Journal
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