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(interpreting Bible prophecy literally) by 310revelation
“Seventy
weeks have been decreed for your people and your holy city, to finish the
transgression, to make an end of sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring
in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the
most holy place.
“So you are
to know and discern that from the issuing of a decree to restore and rebuild
Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince there will be seven weeks of sixty-two
weeks; it will be built again, with plaza and moat, even in times of
distress. Then after the sixty-two weeks
the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the prince who
is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary.
“And its
end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; desolations are
determined. And he will make a firm
covenant with the many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put
a stop to sacrifice and grain offering; and on the wings of abominations will
come one who makes desolate, even until a complete destruction, one that is
decreed, is poured out on the one who makes desolate.’” Daniel 9:24-27
[Jesus
speaking] “’Therefore when you see the abomination of desolation which was
spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let the
reader understand, then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains. –
For just as the lightening comes from the east and flashes even to the west, so
will the coming of the Son of Man be.’” Matthew 24:15-16, 27
Jesus quoted
from Daniel when He spoke of the ‘abomination of desolation’, letting His
disciples know that it was inevitable that the Antichrist arrive but no one, even the Son
does not know the date and time of his arrival – only the Father knows.
Yet,
throughout history man has eagerly pinpointed dates and times, ‘discovering’
secret methods and messages in prophetic books, such as Daniel. God would rather have us trust Him as we wait
and spend our time praying for the lost and sharing Him with those we meet.
Take care with
love, especially His, Darlene (who still prays for you daily)
PS: Find my
statement of faith: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com (where
you will also find a series of beginner Bible studies to share). You can easily
find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google search for ‘WeakDay Devotion’. (Also, there is an android ‘Google Blogger’
app you can
download to read them on your phone. Not
sure about Apple.). For the books, go Amazon books.
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS (any updates?)
·
Simon and Tamara
and their children – Simon (my pastor) has been chosen to
support the Lord’s work in a new, more far-reaching way. Help them prepare throughout this year for
the new challenges that await them. And
when Simon takes up the new role, let him fill it with the same grace, devotion
and love he has consistently demonstrated while at St. Marks. Strengthen the congregation to rejoice with
them and their decision.
·
Christine – give her strength as she journeys to heart-healing.
·
Family of Eric – Eric at 52 died suddenly leaving his 47-year-old
wife and three girls (ages 16, 19 and 23).
Pray the Lord comforts the family through this time of mourning. Pray for their wisdom and that God will send
trustworthy, honourable, Bible-based councilors for the many decisions that now
must be made.
·
Peyton
- eldest granddaughter of Jeff and Rachael – now in her second year of
college. Please continue to pray for her
that she does well, makes good decisions and continues having a good
relationship with the Lord.
·
Sophie – three-year old daughter of a
friend is chronically unwell and frail.
Please pray for her, her parents and health carers to find ways to
manage the symptoms and heal her.
·
Hans
– a dear friend in Germany, has lung cancer and unable to work. Pray for his financial situation and that his
new social worker will be able to help him through this difficult time. Pray for his patience and God’s mercy. Pray for his healthcare providers and that he
is surrounded by faithful and compassionate Christian friends who will support
him through this journey. Pray for his
Mom (age 84) -- that their time together is filled with extraordinary good
memories and lots of love.
·
Callilah
- a lost child. Pray the Lord will
capture her heart.
Pray for those in full-time service
Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never
compromise God’s Word, are bold and courageous in the face of evil. Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity,
strength and for their families.
Pray for those with ongoing health concerns
Many of us have family, friends and loved ones with fragile
health. Pray God takes special care with
them and protects them in practical ways and that the Lord will have mercy on
them during this challenging time.
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