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Living in the Age of Signs
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Eager to Share
Today’s Audio Devotion:
Eager to Share
When a farmhand named Albert McMakin came to Christ at age 24, he invited friends to go to a revival meeting with him; and one of them, 16-year-old Billy Graham, did so and was converted.
Isn’t it encouraging to know that God can use us to do great things when we simply obey His Great Commission and do our part in sharing Christ? One of our tried and true methods is friendship and relational evangelism. Using our natural networks of friendship and associations, we can often come across a moment to share the Gospel.
Think about inviting someone to church, to a Christian concert, or to an evangelistic event. Invite them to attend a Bible study with you. Share a verse of Scripture. Try initiating a Gospel conversation. Say things like, “The Lord bless you today,” and, “What a beautiful day God has made!” See if the other person responds. Plant seeds. Share Christian books and magazines (like Turning Points). Remember, our labor in the Lord is not in vain!
No one ever hears the Gospel proclaimed without making some kind of decision. The Spirit of God will go ahead of us when we witness—preparing the way, giving us words, granting us courage.
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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).