The Beasts, the Son of Man and the Course of Empire

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The purpose of books like Daniel, Revelation and Ezekiel is not to enable us to divine what's happening in the 21st century, it's to keep us from losing sight of God's lordship over history1.This chapter is both a glimpse into heaven and a glimpse into history. 2.These events take place in the first year of Belshazzar. We are told of a vision given to Daniel, and we consider in specific detail the future of the kingdoms that God has established and the place of the saints, God's people and their place among the nations. 3.When it comes to eschatological questions in history, diligent and honest Christians have come to different conclusions about some of the same things.4.There can be legitimate differences of opinion on secondary issues without the breaking of fellowship. We need to come to this text in love and humility toward each other. 5.Some have read these texts in part incorrectly because some of the thought patterns of the ancient world aren't familiar to them or other OT texts that can help us with these things.6.Daniel is given a vision of events unfolding by the sovereign predestination of Christ..