Passage
Daniel 12:1-13 (ESV)
Peter is Rescued
Acts 12:1-17
Key Verse: 12:11
Those Who Lead Many to Righteousness Will Shine Like the Stars
Date: Apr. 30, 2019
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 12:3
1. At the end time God's people will be delivered (1-3)
Before the end of time God will raise Michael, the great prince. He will protect God's people. Though there will be a time of distress that never happened before, everyone whose name is found written in the book of life will be delivered. There will be a resurrection of multitudes that sleep in the dust: some to everlasting life, and others to shame and everlasting contempt. The wise will lead many to righteousness and despite tribulations they will shine like the stars forever.
2. Go your way (4-13)
Daniel wanted to know the day. But the Lord sealed it in his authority. But before then, the wicked will be more wicked with no understanding but the wise will wait purified and refined through tribulations. The Lord blessed Daniel to go his way peacefully and rest in the Lord until he is raised. Daniel was wise by fearing God. He led many to know and fear the Sovereign God. He shines brightly in our hearts forever and ever.
Prayer: Lord, there is an end when we will all be raised. Help me to rise for everlasting life. Let me lead many to the righteousness that comes by faith in Jesus' death and resurrection.
One Word: We will shine like everlasting stars!
