"Daniel in the Lions' Den", c. 1614/1616, by Sir Peter Paul Rubens.
I have 6 different podcasts that I rotate through during the week, while I workout. The authors include Mark Devers, John Piper, John MacArthur, Steve Lawson, Albert Mohler, and Chuck Swindoll.
Chuck Swindoll is a recent addition to my podcast subscriptions, and I caught him midstream in a series on the life of Daniel.
Last week, my wife and I drove to Las Vegas for a conference, and had 10 hours to spend in our vehicle. I decided to use this opportunity to catch up on Dr. Charles Swindoll's podcast on the book of Daniel.
I was somewhat familiar with Daniel's interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar's dreams, and of his spending a night in the lions' den. What I wasn't all that familiar with was the prophecy contained in the last five chapters of the Book of Daniel.
Wow! This is mind bending stuff. The Book of Daniel was written in the sixth century, B.C., yet he gives a great deal of already fulfilled prophecy, nails the date of Christ's return to the very hour, and describes in detail what the end days will look like.
To make this all even more facinating, these visions of Daniel, are interpreted several times by the angel Gabriel.
It is impossible to read this book, and not have it challenge your faith. These words of Daniel are incredible to read. You will simply discount them as fable, discard them as ludicris, or stand in amazement at this section of God's holy word.
I choose to stand in the latter camp!
Dr. Swindoll is a masterful teacher, and hold you in rapt attention with his incredible storytelling style. Here is the link to this series on the Book of Daniel.
Enjoy!
