Monthly Archives: November 2012

Hosea 1 and 2 are written much earlier than Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel. Hosea is written during the time when the kings of Israel sinned while the kings of Judah remained faithful. Hosea, like Ezekiel, is asked to represent … Continue reading →

In Daniel 10, 11 and 12 one in human form (the Son of God perhaps?) speaks to Daniel assuring him that God has heard his prayer. He takes him through the events that will occur, not just in the immediate … Continue reading →

Daniel 8 continues Daniel’s visions. While we had some visions in the prophecies of Ezekiel, Daniel’s visions are particularly vivid. They speak about future events, both in the immediate future and the distant future. These are apocalyptic visions, visions which … Continue reading →

In Daniel 6 Daniel distinguished himself over everyone else. They became jealous and tried to get him in trouble. They convinced King Darius to decree that only the king should be worshiped. If they do they will be thrown into … Continue reading →

Daniel 4 is a testimony of King Nebuchadnezzar of a dream he had that God fulfilled. After that the king praised God because His works are true. Daniel 5 tells of a vision King Belshazzar, Nebuchadnezzar’s son had after he … Continue reading →

Daniel 1 begins with the coming of King Nebuchadnezzar to Jerusalem. He besieges the city and takes the best and the brightest back to Babylon to serve in his palace. Among those young men are Daniel, who is called Belteshazzar … Continue reading →

Ezekiel 48 concludes the apportionment of land. God also allocates land to the priests, the Levites who will maintain land holy to God. They are not allowed to give it away. The gates of the city are named for each … Continue reading →

Ezekiel 46 and 47 continue to discuss the offering the prince is to make to the Lord. God also deals with issues of inheritance for the prince’s servants and sons. God shows Ezekiel rivers that flow from the temple out … Continue reading →

Ezekiel 44 and 45 states that uncircumcised foreigners are not allowed into the temple. Only the Levites are allowed into the inner court. They are given strict rules of conduct and are given specific instructions regarding their dress while they … Continue reading →

Ezekiel 42 and 43 continue the description of the temple. The glory of God enters the temple and Ezekiel hears a voice, the voice of God. He claims the temple as His residence. Ezekiel is told to write down what … Continue reading →