Biblical Reading and Reflections: June 25th (Daniel 4 & Acts 20:17-38)
Alastair's Adversaria
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Revelation of the Lord's Everlasting Kingdom
The affirmation of the lord's everlasting kingdom should be read against the backdrop of chapters two and three. In order to interpret the dream, he summons the magicians, enchanters, chaldeans and astrologers. The absence of daniel, the truly gifted interpreter of dreams, perhaps suggests that the king wants a flattering interpretation. We should notice the continuing theme in the book of daniel of the struggle of interpretation. Back in first kings, chapter 22,. Miciah is shunned because he does not give the flattering prophecies that the king want to hear.
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