I have been slowly reading through the Old Testament book of Daniel on the train to work in the morning, using the Briefing study guide. I finished it this morning. Some observations:
- Daniel showed unwavering trust in God, beyond the point where a lot of people would give up. Hands up who would walk into a fiery furnace without protest?
- Daniel had some visions that are quite similar to those in the Book of Revelation. This to me is a powerful indicator that it's the same God inspiring both and therefore points to the trustworthiness of the bible as God's word.
- Daniel has some cool stories in it, about kings and big statues and amazing events. I remember it from sunday school when I was a kid and it's still fun to read today.
- The bad side of human nature recorded in the book is the same that we see around us today - people wanting to rule their own empires at the expense of others, and trying to be their own god instead of looking to the one true God.
My favourite verses are 7:13-14:
"In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. 14 He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed."
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5 comments:
I just wonder what Secret Rapture said that caused the blog administrator (You, Al?) to remove it.
I think it's very cool for you to read the Bible on the train on the way to work.
Secret Rapture was a spam message, it didn't make much sense.
I have plenty of time on the train, so it's a good spot to do my reading. They don't call it the Good Book for nothing!
Imagine if you were driving to work ! The train ride can be tedious but your mind is free to use as you wish.
True. Dad reckons he used to practise his greek whilst driving - he would have the book open on the seat next to him, and look at it when he stopped at the lights.
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