Trusting the LordTrusting the Lordof Lifeof Life

Daniel 9:20-26; Galatians 4:4-5Daniel 9:20-26; Galatians 4:4-5

Lord of the CalendarLord of the Calendar

• Both the day Jesus was born and the day He Both the day Jesus was born and the day He died was orchestrated by Goddied was orchestrated by God

• Acts 2:23Acts 2:23

• Daniel prophesies roughly 483 years and he Daniel prophesies roughly 483 years and he is incredibly accurateis incredibly accurate

Lord of the CalendarLord of the Calendar

• Paul reminds us that He came at the right timePaul reminds us that He came at the right time

– Roman PeaceRoman Peace– Roman RoadRoman Road– Roman LawRoman Law– Common language– Common language– koinekoine– Jewish dispersionJewish dispersion– Loss of faith in traditional religionsLoss of faith in traditional religions

God Keeps His WordGod Keeps His Word

• He cannot lie (Titus 1:2)He cannot lie (Titus 1:2)

• His promises came true without failHis promises came true without fail

• His promises are true for usHis promises are true for us

God Is Always at WorkGod Is Always at Work

• Much happened in that 400 year window Much happened in that 400 year window between Daniel’s prophecy and the coming between Daniel’s prophecy and the coming of Jesus into the worldof Jesus into the world

• There were very dark periods of time where There were very dark periods of time where it appeared that evil was on permanent it appeared that evil was on permanent ascendencyascendency

God Is Always at WorkGod Is Always at Work

• Daniel prophesies that four successive Daniel prophesies that four successive kingdoms will come to rule the worldkingdoms will come to rule the world

• Daniel 8:19-22Daniel 8:19-22

• Greece—first ruler: Alexander the GreatGreece—first ruler: Alexander the Great

God Has Perfect TimingGod Has Perfect Timing

• Daniel gave the time He would comeDaniel gave the time He would come

• Paul says He came at just the right timePaul says He came at just the right time

• It is a point emphasized in the Word of GodIt is a point emphasized in the Word of God

• We should see the myriad applications for We should see the myriad applications for our walk with the Lordour walk with the Lord