Main idea: The people of God ought to expect ever-increasing opposition from the kingdoms of men; therefore, let us stay steadfast and sober-minded
Outline:
- Daniel’s vision (Daniel 8:1-14)
- Gabriel’s interpretation (Daniel 8:15-27)
- Three concluding considerations:
- History is cyclical
- History is governed by God
- History climaxes in Christ
Secondary sources cited:
- Iain M. Duguid, Daniel, REC (Phillipsburg: P&R, 2008).
- Dale Ralph Davis, The Message of Daniel, BST (Downers Grove: IVP, 2013).
- Emil Schürer, The History of the Jewish People in the Age of Jesus Christ (175 B.C.-A.D. 135), rev. and ed. G. Vermes and F. Millar, 3 vols. (Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1973).