Monthly Archives: July 2013

Daniel 12

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Episode 158: We’ve arrived at the end of Daniel and once more encounter the 2,300 days. This time, though, we also have 1,290 days and 1,335 days. What’s all this about? Tune in as I break down a proper understanding of all of these days in Daniel.

2,300 days

March 1, 169 BC – persecution begins by Antiochus IV Epiphanes (see 1 Macc. 1.20-28

June 18, 163 BC – Antiochus dies (see 1 Macc 6.16)

1,290 days

April 19, 167 BC – Daily sacrifice at the temple ends (see 1 Macc 1.29-53)

October 30, 164 BC – Abomination removed (see 1 Macc 4.36-51)

1,335 days (1,290 + 45 days to cleanse the temple)

April 19, 167 BC – Daily sacrifice ends (see 1 Macc 1.29-53)

December 14, 164 BC – Sacrificed renewed (see 1 Macc 4.52)

Question of the Day: What does the Bible say about suicide?

Daniel 11

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Episode 157: Daniel 11 is a hotbed for all kinds of faulty notions, especially pertaining to Antichrist. However, as I show in this episode, the vision is for Daniel’s people in the 2nd century BC when a brutal dictator named Antiochus IV Epiphanes rises to power. Tune in as I break this down.

Question of the Day: Why are there so many interpretations of the Bible?

Daniel 10

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Episode 156: Daniel 10 is somewhat of a respite from the prophetic visions. It records that has another vision, but the details of the vision are yet forthcoming in chapter 11. In the meantime, Daniel’s reaction to the vision as well as God’s response to Daniel’s reaction are on display. Tune in a I walk us through the prologue, as it were, for chapters 11 & 12.

Question of the Day: Can we all understand the Bible alike?

Resurrection, pt. 3

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Resurrection, p.3

Episode 155: I’m out this week, but we’ve reached back into the archives of the Live from the Pulpit podcast for a retread on a past teaching. In this episode, I conclude my teaching on the resurrection of Jesus.

Resurrection, pt. 2

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Resurrection, p.2

Episode 154: I’m out this week but we’ve reached into the archives of the Live from Pulpit podcast for a three-part series on the resurrection of Jesus. Tune in as I discuss the resurrection of Jesus.

Resurrection, pt.1

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Resurrection, p.1

Episode 153: I’m out this week but we have reached into the archives of the Live from the Pulpit podcast for a teaching on the resurrection. Tune in as I breakdown the essential elements concerning the resurrection of Jesus.

Zimmerman Verdict

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Zimmerman Verdict

Episode 152: Last Saturday, six jurors rendered their verdict in the trial of George Zimmerman: not guilty. Several news commentators had anticipated this verdict. Civil rights leaders and critics were upset about the verdict. News anchors repeatedly used the word “stunned” in their coverage. Even the President made a statement asking that Americans “honor” Trayvon Martin’s memory by remaining calm and pursuing peace. Tune in as I attempt to cut through the secondhand smoke of the world and point us toward a counter-cultural spiritual reality which rises above race divide in our country.

Question of the Day: What forbidden fruit did Eve eat?

Daniel 9

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Daniel 9

Episode 151: A lot is made of the “70 weeks” or “70 sevens” of Daniel. But what are these 70 weeks and what is going to take place during them? How should we understand them? Tune in as I present a proper view of the 70 weeks of Daniel.

Daniel 8

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Daniel 8

Episode 150: A shaggy goat fights a ram in an open canal – must be another of Daniel’s visions! Tune in as I unpack Daniel 8 and allow the Bible to interpret for us what the vision means with some historical stuff tossed in for clarity.

Meaning of the 2,300 evenings and mornings:

169 BC – Persecution begins (March 1, 169 BC) – see 1 Maccabees 1.20-28

163 BC – Antiochus Epiphanes IV dies (June 18,163 BC) – see 1 Maccabees 6.16

Question of the Day: Is it OK to vote for a woman in politics?

Daniel 7

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Daniel 7

Episode 149: We enter into the highly figurative prophecy section of the book of Daniel. What does Daniel see in his vision? What is this fourth beast with ten horns + 1? Tune in as we walk through Daniel and allow him to explain what the vision means.

10+1 Horns/Kings of Rome:

1. Augustus – 41 years

2. Tiberius – 23 years

3. Caligula – 4 years

4. Claudius – 13 years

5. Nero – 31 years

6. Galba – 6 months (uprooted)

7. Otho – 4 months (uprooted)

8. Vitellius – 9 months (uprooted)

9. Vespasian – 10 years

10. Titus – 2 Years

Little Horn – Domitian – 15 years (uproot-er)