Preaching the Word: Daniel—The Triumph of God's Kingdom
Overview
In this study of Daniel, Pastor Rodney Stortz showcases the coming triumph of God’s kingdom. Stortz’s careful exegesis and perceptive applications focus on personal holiness, the wisdom and power of God, and the importance of Daniel’s prophecies concerning the Messiah, the Antichrist, and Antiochus Epiphanes. In addition, this commentary uses the light of the New Testament to unseal Daniel’s scroll, giving a clear understanding of his prophecies. This expositional commentary shows plainly how central the book of Daniel is for understanding coming judgment and the necessity for faithful living until then.
Containing both triumphant stories of God’s provision and difficult prophetic images, the book of Daniel stirs readers’ imagination and interest. Examples abound of Daniel’s unswerving dedication to the God of Israel, and the prophet describes the coming days in striking detail.
Throughout this book the nature of Daniel’s God is revealed to us. God’s plans for the future judgment and deliverance of this world, and his followers’ relationship with him throughout these events, mark the book. He is a God who loves his people and is in sovereign control over all the events of this world. His knowledge and control over both present circumstances and future events is undeniable.
Top Highlights
“Biblical faith has the assurance to say, ‘I know my God is able to deliver me.’ It has the confidence to say, ‘I believe that my God will deliver me.’ But it also has the submission to say, ‘But even if he does not, I will still trust him.’ As Job said, ‘Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him’ (Job 13:15).” (Page 54)
“Prayer is not a vending machine where if we put in enough faith we will always get what we want.” (Page 56)
“Faith is submitting to the Father’s will when it is different from ours. That faith will fill you with great peace.” (Pages 54–55)
“There is pressure to change our way of living (1:5, 8).” (Page 19)
“Daniel does not prophesy about many different things, but rather about three main things that are repeated several times. He prophesies the first coming of the Messiah, the coming of Antiochus Epiphanes, and the second coming of the Messiah.” (Page 13)
Product Details
- Title: Daniel: The Triumph of God's Kingdom
- Author: Rodney Stortz
- Publisher: Crossway
- Publication Date: 2004
- Pages: 255
