Chapters 4 and 5 of Daniel tell stories of two kings and their contrasting reactions to the warnings of God. One humbled himself, while the other persisted in his pride. This week, listen to Rev. Jeremiah Cheung as he discusses the downfall of continuing a life of pride before God. “For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
King Nebuchadnezzar ruled with pride and arrogance. But in witnessing God’s mighty hand, he eventually realized that God alone is the true source of power, righteousness, and justice. This week, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung urges us to ask and examine ourselves: “Like Nebuchadnezzar, are we in need of God’s humbling and awakening?”
Faced with a choice to give up their faith or face execution, Daniel’s three friends remained faithful to God no matter what. This week, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung urges us to persevere in the faith so that our lives can be a blessing and a reflection of the only true and great God to others.
In the second chapter of his book, Daniel gets a glimpse of the world’s entire history—from a series of kingdoms rising and falling in the past up until the distant future where all that remains is God’s everlasting Kingdom. This week, listen to Rev. Jeremiah Cheung explain how history is God’s story from beginning to end.
