No Compromise: Without Ceasing… Ever
As we close the study on Daniel, we see, whilst we are all unique, we can all achieve genuine the relationship God desires with us and for us with no compromise
Independent Dependence: God doesn’t need Grandkids
God invites us into dependant relationship with him as the person he designed, created and purposed us to be. We call him Father because that is who he is.
Implicit Intimacy: It’s non-negotiable & a bit scary
In genuine relationship with God, there is no glass half-full, part-time love. God desires and requires absolute, no holds barred, access all areas, intimacy.
Death-Defying Faith: It’s Actually That Powerful
The Jewish exiles have to make a choice: obey the king or Yahweh. God rewards them for putting their death-defying faith in Him, showing up in a miraculous way.
Confidence in the Covenant: It’s Actually Still Relevant
Rather than placing his trust in a capricious king, Daniel put his confidence in the covenant and his God who came through again in a miraculous way.
Determine to be Different: It’s Actually the Law
Daniel went into exile determined to be different, his life was in danger, but he clung to his identity as a child of God in a foreign land.
Psalms Themes 8: God is Faithful Promising Blessing and Discipline
The Israelites experience of God was that He was faithful, always doing what He said He would do: both blessing and disciplining His people.
Psalms Themes 7: The Anointed One
What did “Anointed” mean to the Israelites? It declared the election to office, symbolised God’s empowerment and reflected His favour.
Psalm Themes Part 6: The Shepherd-King
The best way to fully understand God as Shepherd-King, and Christ as the Great Shepherd, is to look at shepherding in Ancient Near East.
Psalms 5: Warrior King and/or Loving Father?
By looking at the big picture Scripture presents, we can see one clear image of God our Father. He is both The Great King and loving Father.