Daniel - Introduction & Backstory

Title: Description: Join Elder Jonathan Moseley as he begins a new study on the Book of Daniel. To understand Daniel's life and prophecies, we must first get a running start found in the historical and spiritual backdrop of Israel's history. In this introductory sermon, Elder Moseley dives into the warnings given by Moses in Deuteronomy 28, where God laid out the blessings for obedience and the severe consequences for departing from Him including the expulsion from Canaan. We explore the final years of the Southern Kingdom of Judah, the rise of the Babylonian Empire under Nebuchadnezzar, and the tragic fulfillment of God's word through the multiple stages of the Jewish captivity. Key Themes: • The Sovereignty of God: Discover how God moves consistently across centuries, raising up and putting down kings according to His divine plan. • Consequences of Disobedience: A look at how Israel's turn toward idolatry led to the loss of their land, their temple, and their freedom. • Historical Accuracy: Elder Moseley provides a detailed timeline of the final kings of Judah—from the reformations of Josiah to the tragic end of Zedekiah. • Prophetic Fulfillment: Learn how Daniel's 70-year story fits into the larger narrative of God's faithfulness, including the eventual return of the exiles under Cyrus the Great. Scripture References: • Deuteronomy 28: The blessings and curses of the Law. • Daniel – Spanning from the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim to through the Rise of the Persian Empire over Babylon 70 years late. • 2 Kings 24-25 & 2 Chronicles 36: The historical details of Judah's fall. • Jeremiah: The eyewitness account of Jerusalem's final days.