Monthly Archives: July 2023

Cleopatra

20230731 Cleopatra Daniel 11:14-19 (JDV) Daniel 11:14 “In those times many will take a stand against the king of the South. Ravenous sons of your own people will be ambitious to fulfill a vision themselves, but they will falter.Daniel 11:15 … Continue reading

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defeat at Raphia

20230730 defeat at Raphia Daniel 11:10-13 (JDV) Daniel 11:10 “His sons will get ready for war and assemble a large number of armed forces. They will advance, sweeping through like a flood, and will again wage war as far as … Continue reading

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Euergetes

20230729 Euergetes Daniel 11:7-9 (JDV) Daniel 11:7 In the place of the king of the South, a branch from her root will rise up, come against the army, and enter the fortress of the king of the North. He will … Continue reading

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he knows the details

20230728 he knows the details Daniel 11:5-6 (JDV) Daniel 11:5 “The king of the South will grow powerful, but one of his commanders will grow more powerful and will rule a kingdom greater than his.Daniel 11:6 After some years they … Continue reading

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greatness and control

20230727 greatness and control Daniel 11:1-4 (JDV) Daniel 11:1 In the first year of Darius the Mede, I stood up to strengthen and protect him.)Daniel 11:2 Now I will tell you the truth. “Three more kings will arise in Persia, … Continue reading

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strengthened to listen

20230726 strengthened to listen Daniel 10:18-21 (JDV) Daniel 10:18 Then the one who looked like Adam touched me again and strengthened me.Daniel 10:19 He said, “Don’t be afraid, you who are treasured by God. Peace to you; be very strong!” … Continue reading

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speechless

20230725 speechless Daniel 10:15-17 (JDV) Daniel 10:15 While he was saying these words to me, I turned my face toward the ground and was speechless.Daniel 10:16 Suddenly one who looked like Adam touched my lips. I opened my mouth and … Continue reading

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treasured by God

20230724 treasured by God Daniel 10:10-14 (JDV) Daniel 10:10 Suddenly, a hand touched me and set me shaking on my hands and knees.Daniel 10:11 He said to me, “Daniel, you are a man treasured by God. Understand the words that … Continue reading

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I was powerless

20230723 I was powerless Daniel 10:1-9 (JDV) Daniel 10:1 In the third year of King Cyrus of Persia, a message was revealed to Daniel, who was named Belteshazzar. The message was true and was about a great conflict. He understood … Continue reading

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490 years

20230722 490 years Daniel 9:24-27 (JDV) Daniel 9:24 Seventy weeks are decreed about your people and your holy city – to bring the rebellion to an end, to put a stop to sin, to atone for iniquity, to bring in … Continue reading

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