Daniel’s bilingual shape is part of its message. Aramaic addresses the empires; Hebrew sustains the holy people and their promises. Together they announce God’s rule over the nations and his faithful plan to cleanse, restore, and raise his people.
Daniel 12 lifts weary saints to the horizon of resurrection and justice. Michael arises, distress is measured, names in God’s book are delivered, and the wise who turn many to righteousness shine like stars forever.
Daniel 11 charts turbulent struggles from Persia and Greece to the north–south rivalries that trample the Beautiful Land. Through it all, God’s counsel stands, worship is the battleground, and the wise who know their God stand firm and instruct many until the appointed end.
Daniel 7 lifts our eyes from beastly empires to heaven’s courtroom, where the Ancient of Days sits and the Son of Man receives an everlasting kingdom. This chapter steadies fearful hearts with the certain verdict of God and the sure hope of the saints.
Romans 13 places public life under God’s hand: honor rulers within their lane, pay what you owe, and owe love without end. Live awake, clothed with Christ, because the day is near.
Romans 10 moves the law’s aim into open view in Christ. The near word creates faith, the mouth confesses the risen Lord, and the church is sent.
Predestination in Romans 9 shows God’s freedom to show mercy and his faithfulness to promise. The result is humility, assurance, and courage for mission.
Jude’s brief letter warns with thunder and comforts with promise. This study traces his images, anchors in Scripture, and shows how to contend with mercy and hope.