Persevere to the End

Bible Text: Daniel 12 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2011, Daniel

Northwest Bible Church – Sept. 25, 2011 – Worship Service – Alan Conner

Dan. 12

Persevere to the End

 

Intro

 

 

A. WHEN WILL THESE THINGS BE?

 

 

1) The question of the angel (vv. 5-7).

 

 

 

2) The question of Daniel (vv. 8-13).

 

 

 

B. LESSONS FROM THE ANGELIC MESSAGE.

 

 

1) Live by faith in the knowledge of God given in his written revelation (v. 9).

 

 

 

 

2) The righteous will have their trials but will be “purged, purified and refined” (v. 10).

 

 

 

3) The ultimate goal and victory (12:2-3, 13).

 

 

4) Therefore, in light of the hope of glory, persevere in faith in the day of trial and do not waiver in your stand for God.

 

 

 

Conclusion

 

 

Discussion:  How does the belief in the resurrection help your faith?   How does God use trials to sanctify us?    Why is it important that we understand what the Bible teaches?    How important is perseverance in the Christian life?