There are people who always want to know the future? Most people would like nothing more than to have a magic 8 ball to consult whenever they want to know what’s in store for them. This is why books on Revelation or other Biblical prophecy that make specific predictions usually become best sellers. Some of them even assign exact dates to events they say are going to take place.  But the imagery in apocalyptic literature is used to both conceal and reveal. And while the original audience would have understood all of the imagery, sometimes we can’t define some symbols definitively, and we need to be okay with that and just trust God.  We saw this in the differing views on the beasts from chapter 7. Sometimes, apocalyptic texts in Scripture are so complex, they can make our head hurt! Such is the case with Daniel 9. In fact, chapter 9 of the Book of Daniel has been called the most difficult and most debated chapter in the entire Old Testament.  So you may want to pop a couple of Tylenol before diving into this with us!

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Episode 109 - Praise the Lord and Pass the Tylenol! - Reading Between the Lions Part 9

In this episode, we tackle chapter 8 of the book of Daniel and the need for animal control! Chapter 8 is one of the rare times where pretty much everyone agrees on the interpretation, and that&apos;s because the text tells us exactly who the symbols given represent. So much easier when it does that! So who is this ram with 2 long horns that comes out of the bush and this goat with the conspicuous horn that charges across the world to attack the ram? And what the heck does any of this have to do with us?!

Episode 108 - Where's Animal Control When You Need Them?! - Reading Between the Lions Part 8

We have all probably had dreams that were so disturbing that we have woken up suddenly with our hearts pounding and maybe even in a sweat.  We take a deep breath, relieved and thankful when we realize that it was just a dream.  It may take a while to get the disturbing images out of our mind, but eventually, our minds quiet and we go back to sleep.  Imagine one of those nights; only when you wake up, you realize that what you had was not a dream, but a vision given to you by God that was of things to come.  To say that would be disturbing is an understatement!  How would you respond?  Would you tell anyone?  Would you keep badgering God for more information?  Would you ask Him to stop showing you these things because they are upsetting?  Do you think you could handle the responsibility of presenting these visions to the people without injecting your own opinion or thoughts?  Join us as we continue in the Book of Daniel. What things that go bump in the night are intruding into Daniel&apos;s dreams?!

Episode 107 - Things That Go Bump in the Night - Reading Between the Lions Part 7

In this episode, we tackle another very familiar story in Scripture - Daniel in the Lion&apos;s Den. This story has been retold so many times and in so many "cutesy" ways that it has become more fairy tale than theology! But this is way more than a story of how God saved Daniel from getting eaten by lions. Daniel chapter 6 shows us that politics matter. They mattered for Daniel and the rest of the Jews at that time, and they matter for us now.  Many Christian brothers and sisters all over the world face persecution and discrimination every day. For us in the United States, it is a very new concept. A year and a half ago we would never have believed that the government would recommend closing our church doors to flatten the curve of a virus spread. What happens if they decide they want to do that again, for as long as they want to. What if they require vaccine passports to go to church? What if they decide you always have to wear a mask and can never sing in church? We would never have believed that in Canada people would be arrested and churches would lose their property because of government laws telling them they could not meet. Are we prepared to meet the obstacles and persecution that may be coming our way?

Episode 106 - A Corrupt Political Agenda - Reading Between the Lions Part 6

We&apos;ve titled this episode “Going Down in a Blaze of Glory” – a term used to describe a final action done in an extraordinary and impressive manner. King Belshazzar of Babylon tried to do just this when he threw a lavish banquet while the Persian - Mede empire was on his doorstep about to overthrow Babylon. But instead of going down in a blaze of glory, he pees his pants when he receives a dire message scrolled on the wall by a bodiless hand. Daniel Chapter 5 shows us the emptiness and futility of life without God. It’s an important lesson for everyone. It is something every person needs to learn! Almost every day we wake up to at least one news story of someone famous, rich, or powerful who’s been humbled and brought down off of their lofty perch because of sin. But shame doesn&apos;t have to be the last word! Tune in to hear more!

Episode 105 - Going Down in a Blaze of Glory - Reading Between the Lions Part 5

Just when you think the Book of Daniel can’t get any more dramatic or incredible, along comes chapter 4! Usually, God accomplishes the extraordinary by using a series of ordinary events. However, in the book of Daniel, God does many extraordinary things outright! Event after event, God shows His might and sovereignty by doing things in a way that leaves absolutely no doubt it is the Hand of God controlling everything. In this episode, we see King Nebuchadnezzar have another dream. Unlike his first one, though, he will not only be alive to see it come to fruition, it will directly affect him in an incredible way!

Episode 104 - Pride Goeth Before the Fall - Reading Between the Lions Part 4

Have you ever been so moved by something that you knew it changed your life only to discover a few weeks, or maybe only days, later, you are right back to where you were before?  Maybe some of us know someone who promises they will change, and maybe they do for a short time, but before too long they are right back to engaging in the same destructive behavior.     On the flip side, maybe we, or someone we know always seems poised no matter what their circumstances. They always have a sense of peace about them no matter how tumultuous life is. These kind of people usually illicit questions from others like, “Why can’t I be like that?  How can I make myself trust God more?”In this episode, we delve into a very familiar story from the Book of Daniel - Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refusing to bow down to King Nebuchadnezzar&apos;s gold statue; and for their disobedience, they are thrown into a fiery furnace. This narrative can be so familiar to us, that it ends up on the same level as Cinderella, instead of actual history. We can also think of it just as a sweet Sunday School story and miss the rich theology contained in the narrative. Join us as we delve deeply into Daniel chapter 3 and see this is so much more than a story of 3 guys who had faith in God and were therefore, saved from death!

Episode 103 - If You Play with Fire, You'll get Burned - Reading Between the Lions Part 3

King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon had a troubling dream that kept him awake. As most of us know, eating those royal treats will do that sometimes! But this dream was from God; not a late-night snack, (although God could have used a snack as one of the means to him having a dream!) The wise men and enchanters of the country have a problem. King Nebuchadnezzar wants someone to tell him not only what the dream means, but he wants the person to tell him what the dream was in the first place.Sound like a nightmare? It was! When his wise men fail, he orders all of them, including Daniel and his friends killed. With the threat of death hanging over all their heads, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego calmly and confidently pray for God to show Daniel the dream and give him the interpretation - and what a crazy dream it was!Does this Scripture show us that just as God gave dreams, visions, and interpretations to some in the Old Testament, He will do the same for us? Tune in and find out!

Episode 102 - Royal Dainties Will Give You Nightmares - Reading Between the Lions Part 2

In this episode, we begin our 12 week series, Reading Between the Lions; a study on the Book of Daniel. We begin with some background and historical information to get a good foundation for the rest of the book. We delve into how the leaders of nations, when they want those in their land to assimilate to their beliefs and way of life, do so by indoctrination. This is true whether the people are there by choice or as a result of being conquered. Join us as we study this fascination and surprisingly relevant book!

Episode 101 - Assimilation through Indoctrination - Reading Between the Lions Part 1

To celebrate 100 Episodes, we invited listeners to submit questions they would like Biblical answers to. We have chosen 16 to answer on this episode - Some examples are: How can I be sure I am saved? What is the unforgiveable sin? What is the difference between false teaching and bad theology? How do I know if I am overdependent on someone? How do I get out of the funk when everything in my life is going wrong? How honest should we be when teaching the Bible to our kids? And so much more!!

Episode 100 - Your Questions Answered!

We are at the last episode of our series, Dysfunctional Children, Functional God. Now that we have looked at the dysfunctional children, in this episode, we turn our attention to the father in the parable of the prodigal son. The father in this story Jesus told represents God. How does the father&apos;s attitude and actions towards the defiant son and the rule-following son mirror God&apos;s attitude and actions towards us? What are the most important takeaways from this parable and the other two Jesus told right before? 

Episode 99 - The Good Father - Dysfunctional Children, Functional God Part 4

In Part 3 of our mini series, Dysfunctional Children, Functional God, we look at our last dysfunctional child - The Rule Follower. Now, rule following is usually a good thing - in fact, not following any rules, like we see in society today, can lead to lawlessness. But what happens when rule following goes bad? What happens when, like the elder brother in the parable of the prodigal son, our rule following supersedes everything else. If "rule breaking" is sinful, how can "rule following" be sinful, too? And is there anyone who can manage to follow the rule perfectly and get it right every time? So much to discuss! Join us! 

Episode 98 - The Rule Follower - Dysfunctional Children, Functional God Part 3

In this episode, we begin to delve into what is commonly known as the parable of the prodigal son. We take a hard look at the younger son, who is defiant, selfish, and cruel to his father. His wild ways eventually lead him to desperation with only one hope - returning in disgrace to the father he had so callously fled from. This is a well-know parable, but we dig in deep to see how we were all the younger son at some point in our lives. And we all have much to learn from him!

Episode 97 - The Defiant Child - Dysfunctional Children, Functional God Part 2

In this episode, we begin our series, Dysfunctional Children, Functional God. Join us as we spend 4 weeks digging into what is commonly known as the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Most know this parable as a tale Jesus told about a son who leaves his father, squanders his money, and comes back with his tail between his leg throwing himself on his father&apos;s mercy. But it is so much more! Join us as we dig into the rich theology in this parable, as well as the parables Jesus tells along with this one.

Episode 96 - The Self-Righteous Child - Dysfunctional Children, Functional God Part 1

We all know the command to love our enemies. Jesus expects us to put the best interests of everyone, even our enemies, before our own. But what about those who are not are enemies? Maybe they are friends or family members, or church members, and for various reasons, they are just unlovable? Or what if it’s us who is  really difficult for the people around you to love? Do we just suck it up and accept that they are who they are, or we are who we are, and just use the same concept as we do with our enemies? Join us as we take a Biblical look on how to love those who are difficult and just plain unlovable.

Episode 95 - Loving the Unlovable

Time to take out the trash!! “Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Proverbs 9:10 Ministries is dedicated to getting rid of the false teaching and watered-down theology that is being pedaled as "Christian," and replace it with sound Biblical truth and doctrine. To comprehend and appreciate who God the Father, Jesus the Messiah, and the Holy Spirit is, it is necessary to study the Bible; both the Old Testament and the New Testament. When we do, we see real life transformation happen!

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