The loss of the Ark from Israel anticipated the way of approaching God through Christ and also warns against faith that is merely outward conformity.
After relating terrible events that must happen before Christ’s coming, this text leaves believers with a simple message – Stand Firm!
In this section of Daniel, there is the clearest declaration in the Old Testament of the resurrection and eternal life.
As Paul demonstrated in his trial before Governor Felix, Christians must testify about Christ with our words and with our lives.
