He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
Scripture Focus: Daniel 10:1-5, 12; 11:2b-4; 12:8-10, 13
Narrative of Biblical History:
- Adam & Eve
- Cain
- Descendants
- Babel
- The People of Israel
"History may not repeat, but it does rhyme!"
Attributed to Mark Twain
Trust in the One who holds history in His Hands.
2 Peter 3:9
Saint Augustine argues that no earthly city (or kingdom or plan) can become the City of God, because the same disordered loves that built Babylon live in the hearts of those trying to replace it.
Daniel 12:9, 13
“The book of Daniel has been designed to offer hope to all future generations of God’s people. It did so in the days of Antiochus’ empire, and it has ever since. That’s why Jesus used imagery from Daniel to accuse the oppressive leaders he confronted in Jerusalem, and it’s why John, who write The Revelation, adapted Daniel’s visions and applied them to the Roman Empire of his day as well as all future oppressive empires.”
The Bible Project
Romans 8:28
Closing Benediction
As you go – May you trust the One who faithfully holds history, even when your own story takes a turn you didn't see coming.
May you open your hands, and find that He is already holding what you could never carry.
May you walk humbly in the Babylons of this world, knowing that you are a citizen of a far greater kingdom.
May you go your way in faith, without needing every mystery explained.
May you rest in His care, and rise in His promise.
In the wonderful name of Jesus, Amen.
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