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“All” Means All
Today’s Audio Devotion:
“All” Means All
Certain parts of the Bible tend to be avoided by casual Bible readers—sections like “the begats” (the Old Testament genealogies), the “pots and pans” sections of Leviticus dealing with religious rituals in the tabernacle, certain of the minor prophets (when was the last time you read Nahum?), and apocalyptic literature like the book of Revelation. But one three-letter word invalidates all excuses for avoiding certain parts of the Bible.
And that word is “all” in 2 Timothy 3:16. There Paul says that “all” Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction. That includes the genealogies, Leviticus, the minor prophets, and the book of Revelation—along with other portions of Scripture that tend to be among the least read. When reading unfamiliar or challenging portions of the Bible, begin by praying with the psalmist: “Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law” (Psalm 119:18).
Consider using a year-long Bible-reading plan that takes you through the entirety of the Bible. Ask God to show you new truth from the passages with which you are most unfamiliar.
Hit-and-run Bible reading can often become hit and miss.
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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).