30 illustrations referencing Daniel
The Son of Man The Hebrew and Aramaic idiom “son of man” simply means “human being.” But the majestic yet humble figure in Daniel 7:13-14, who is “like a son of man”—meaning that he looked like a man
Nebuchadnezzar II King Nebuchadnezzar II reigned over Babylon from 605 to 562 BC. He secured and extended the empire of his father, Nabopolassar (626–605 BC). Beyond the scriptural record, many ancie
Daniel Daniel provides a stirring example of faith, wisdom, and endurance under difficulty and oppression. His life and prophecies affirm that God is in control and will have the final victory despit
Maccabees The Maccabees (meaning, “hammers”) successfully led a revolt against Antiochus IV in response to his persecution of the Jews. They and their descendants (called Hasmoneans) ruled Judea for
Antiochus IV Antiochus IV is the most important of all the Seleucid rulers as far as the biblical literature is concerned and is known as one of the cruelest tyrants of all time. He was an enthusiast
Maccabees The Maccabees (meaning, “hammers”) successfully led a revolt against Antiochus IV in response to his persecution of the Jews. They and their descendants (called Hasmoneans) ruled Judea for
The Greeks Greek civilization played a major role in the ancient world, and Greek culture was a primary influence on the world into which Jesus was born and in which the New Testament was written. M
Nebuchadnezzar II King Nebuchadnezzar II reigned over Babylon from 605 to 562 BC. He secured and extended the empire of his father, Nabopolassar (626–605 BC). Beyond the scriptural record, many ancie
The Greeks Greek civilization played a major role in the ancient world, and Greek culture was a primary influence on the world into which Jesus was born and in which the New Testament was written. M
Hellenistic Kingdoms During the 300 years following the death of Alexander in 323 BC, Greek kings continued to rule in the lands he conquered, and Hellenistic religion, culture, and values expanded a
Daniel Daniel provides a stirring example of faith, wisdom, and endurance under difficulty and oppression. His life and prophecies affirm that God is in control and will have the final victory despit
The Son of Man The Hebrew and Aramaic idiom “son of man” simply means “human being.” But the majestic yet humble figure in Daniel 7:13-14, who is “like a son of man”—meaning that he looked like a man
Antiochus IV Antiochus IV is the most important of all the Seleucid rulers as far as the biblical literature is concerned and is known as one of the cruelest tyrants of all time. He was an enthusiast
Hellenistic Kingdoms During the 300 years following the death of Alexander in 323 BC, Greek kings continued to rule in the lands he conquered, and Hellenistic religion, culture, and values expanded a
On June 2, 1953, over twenty million people across Britain huddled around small television sets to watch something most had never seen — a coronation....
In 2009, Sonia Sotomayor walked into the United States Supreme Court chamber for the first time as a justice. She later described the overwhelming weight...
In 1899, German archaeologist Robert Koldewey began excavating a series of mud-brick mounds along the Euphrates River in modern-day Iraq. After years of painstaking work,...
On June 2, 1953, twenty-seven million people in Britain alone watched something unprecedented — a coronation broadcast live on television. Inside Westminster Abbey, the young...
When NASA released the first deep field image from the James Webb Space Telescope in July 2022, astronomers wept. The photograph captured an area of...
On July 11, 2022, NASA released the first deep-field image from the James Webb Space Telescope — a photograph of galaxy cluster SMACS 0723, showing...
In 1899, German archaeologist Robert Koldewey began digging in the Iraqi desert near the village of Hillah. After years of painstaking excavation, he uncovered something...
The sermon illustration emphasizes fasting as a spiritual practice that fosters dependence on God rather than physical comforts. It highlights how fasting prepares individuals for spiritual battles by cultivating self-control and deepening their relationship with God through prayer and Scripture.
The sermon illustration emphasizes fasting as a spiritual practice that transcends mere dietary restrictions, highlighting its role in fostering dependence on God and spiritual strength. It illustrates how fasting prepares individuals for deeper spiritual engagement and self-control, ultimately leading to a more profound relationship with God through prayer, Scripture, and devotion.
In Guillermo del Toro's haunting masterpiece, *Pan’s Labyrinth*, the young Ofelia finds herself ensnared in a dark and oppressive world, where the whispers of a sinister regime echo through the labyrinthine forests. Tasked by the mysterious faun with three challenging...