Daniel 12 (6)

Introduction
The book of Daniel concludes with four important words, words Daniel needed to hear, but which all who believe in Jesus need to hear as well.

Meditate on Psalm 16.

Read Daniel 12.13.

Think it through.
1.  Let’s take these words last to first. The Messenger promised that Daniel would receive an inheritance. According to Psalm 16.5, 6, of what does that inheritance consist? What does it mean to say that this is the inheritance which God’s faithful expect? What makes that such a desirable inheritance (Ps. 16.11)? When do we expect to receive that inheritance? Before Daniel would receive that inheritance fully, he must first rest, then arise. Looking at Psalm 16.9-11 (cf. Acts 2.22-32 and Jn. 14.19), to what does this refer? Why should Daniel only expect to receive his fullinheritance afterthis? Would any of that inheritance be available to him before this? Explain. What the Lord has promised is what we as believers hope to receive. How would you explain this hope to someone who asked you about it (1 Pet. 3.15)?

2.  For the time being, the revelations to Daniel being completed, the Messenger commanded him to “go” and to keep going “till the end.” What is implied in that verb, go? How long was Daniel to go? How would Daniel’s understanding of his inheritance have affected his going? In Matthew 28.18-20, Jesus used a form of the verb gowhich may be translated, as you are going. What would you describe as the as you are going of your life? What are you supposed to be doing as you are going? Daniel was to go, keeping in mind all that God had showed and taught him. Can we accomplish our going apart from what God reveals and teaches in His Word (cf. Matt. 28.20)? Explain.

Meditate.
“He says in effect, ‘Now you must receive the end of your days; but you will rise—and not merely rise but rise for your inheritance, that is, with the company of like-minded people.’ And once he has shown this, he adds, ‘at the end of the days.’ So the divine archangel clearly taught the resurrection through the blessed, no, thrice-blessed Daniel.” Theodoret of Cyr (393-466 AD)

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28.18-20

Today, Lord, as I go out into my Personal Mission Field, help me to…

Pray Psalm 27.1-14.
As you pray through this psalm, think about how to apply it to the as you are goings of your life. Pray specifically with respect to the places you will go today and the people you expect to encounter there.

Psalm 27.1-14 (Joanna: Immortal, Invisible God Only Wise)
Lord, You are our Light and our Savior most dear!
You guard us with might; therefore, whom shall we fear?
Though evil surround us, our enemies fall;
No harm shall confound us when on You we call.

One thing we request but to dwell with You, Lord.
Your beauty to test and to think on Your Word.
In trouble You hide us secure in Your grace;
No foe may o’erride us: We sing of Your praise!

Hear, Lord, when we cry and be gracious, we pray!
Lord, do not deny us Your favor this day!
Our help, our salvation, though others may fall,
Preserve our good station when on You we call.

Lord, teach us; Lord, lead us because of our foes!
Hear, Lord, when we plead for release from their woes.
Had we not believed all Your goodness to see,
Our heart sorely grieved and in turmoil would be.

Wait, wait on the Lord; persevere in His grace.
Hold fast to His Word; seek His radiant face.
Be strong, set your heart to abide in His Word;
His grace He imparts; therefore, wait on the Lord.

T. M Moore

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Except as indicated, Scripture taken from the New King James Version. © Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. All psalms for singing adapted from The Ailbe Psalter. All quotations from Church Fathers from Ancient Christian Commentary Series, General Editor Thomas C. Oden (Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2006.