July 2025

READ: Dan. 12:5-13 – … blessed is he who waits … How long will this time of tribulation and temptation last? Starting in verse 6, Daniel hears an answer. The Man in linen—God’s Son—hovering above the Tigris River, swears an oath by the eternal God (v.7), raising both hands to emphasize its certainty: there must […]

READ: Dan. 12:1-4 – … Those who are wise shall shine … Chapter 11 describes what happens before Christ’s coming. Chapter 12 reveals what will take place during the New Testament era. Life will still not be easy for the church: “And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there

READ: Dan. 11:31-45 – … to refine them, purify them … We must remember that chapter 11 reveals future events that occur after Daniel’s death. It teaches that God is sovereign over all history, and nothing happens apart from Him. Everything occurs at the divinely appointed time (v.29). Also striking is the detailed account of

READ: Dan. 11:1-30 – … his heart shall be moved against the holy covenant … Under King Darius the Mede, a further extensive revelation is given by the Man—God’s Son (10:5-6). This continues from chapter 10 and elaborates on what the Man says in 10:14: “Now I have come to help you understand what will

READ: Dan. 10:15-21: …Peace be to you; be strong, yes, be strong … When Daniel falls down before the appearance of God’s Son, he is also allowed to experience the strength that comes from Him. Now he can listen to His message. It is comforting and encouraging: Do not be afraid, greatly beloved man! Peace

READ: Dan. 10:5-14: … I, Daniel, alone saw the vision… After humbling himself for three full weeks—showing sorrow and pleading for understanding—Daniel is standing on the bank of the Tigris River when he suddenly sees a remarkable and awe-inspiring figure: a Man clothed in linen with a belt of fine gold. The Man appears just

READ: Dan. 10:1-4: …mourning three full weeks… It is already the third year of King Cyrus! That means the return of the first Jews from exile has taken place. This occurred in the first year of Cyrus (Ezra 1 and 2). They made an initial start of rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem (Ezra 3). The

READ: Dan. 9:24–27: … Then he shall confirm a covenant with many … This passage is also not easy to explain. Yet the Lord gives it to us for our reflection. It elaborates on verse 24. The main question is whether “the Anointed One” refers to Christ or to a king like Cyrus or Antiochus

READ: Dan. 9:20–24: …at the beginning of your supplications … While Daniel is still praying, the man he saw earlier in a vision (8:15–16) arrives flying—this is the angel Gabriel, who comes to stand beside Daniel. Notably, Daniel isn’t even finished praying before an answer comes! This shows how God listens to prayers that are

READ: Dan. 9:1–19: … We have not obeyed the voice of the Lord our God … Daniel is not only a prophet who receives, passes on, and explains visions—he is also a great example for believers. The Spirit of God dwells in him, which is evident in his conduct (Ezek. 14:14,20). This also shows in