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Bible Dads: Job
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Bible Dads: Job
A wise man said, “The most precious jewels you’ll ever have around your neck are the arms of your children.” Job felt that way, and he was always concerned when they gathered for parties. Commentator Duane Garrett wrote, “Besides showing that Job’s family led a blessed, joyful life, the parties that Job’s children held on their birthdays served to illustrate Job’s extreme piety.” Job never failed to offer sacrifices to atone for any sins his children may have committed.
We don’t offer sacrifices for our children now, but we can and must intercede for them. James 5:16 says, “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective” (NIV). Jesus taught us to always pray and not give up (Luke 18:1). The Lord told Simon Peter, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you” (Luke 22:31-32).
If you have a youngster of any age, pray for them today. If you don’t, pray for someone else’s children. You can be sure they need it!
It is only rest in God’s presence and grace that will make you a joyful and patient parent.
Paul David Tripp
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Some 2,600 years ago, God gave King Nebuchadnezzar a dream. In this dream, the king saw a five–part statue made of five different metals (see Daniel 2). Each section represented an empire, beginning with Nebuchadnezzar's Babylon. Four of these empires have already risen and fallen in history—a clear fulfillment of Daniel's prophetic interpretation. The fifth and final empire indicates a future Europe—a ten nation coalition that will unite under the Antichrist's rule.
You can read about the King's dream and Daniel's interpretation in Daniel 2, but let's take a quick visual look at what you will find:
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King Nebuchadnezzar's Babylon
Daniel's words to the king are clear. "You are this head of gold" (Daniel 2:37–38).
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Medo–Persian Empire
The Medo–Persian Empire conquered Babylon in 539 BC and remained in power for approximately two hundred years (Daniel 5:28).
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Grecian Empire
Greece's Empire succeeded the Medo–Persians (Daniel 8:21).
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Roman Empire
When the Grecian empire was conquered by Rome, all the lands and peoples of the previous kingdoms were assimilated into the Roman Empire through the strengths of the "iron legions of Rome" (Daniel 2:40).
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Future European Coalition
This empire has not yet risen. Daniel foretells a time when the Roman Empire—Europe—will consist of ten kingdoms or leaders. The future Roman Empire will be present on the earth when God sets up His earthly kingdom (Daniel 2:44).