Daniel: Humble Servant, Faithful God - Putting an End to Sin

Sunday we’ll finish chapter nine of Daniel, where Gabriel shows up to answer Daniel’s question and prayer. After reading the prophet Jeremiah, he learns that Israel would be exiled for seventy years. He figures out that seventy years is almost over, and he anticipates the fulfillment of God’s promises. Part of Jeremiah’s prophecy is the establishment of a new covenant with God’s people. Gabriel says that Israel will return to the promised land, but the bigger issue, “putting an end to sin,” wouldn’t happen until the Messiah comes and is put to death. God has bigger plans for his people than simply returning them to the promised land. Daniel wants to know when this transformation will happen. Gabriel lays out God’s plan to send Jesus to establish that new covenant and rescue his people from their sin. Israel longs for relief from their suffering, but God’s wants to provide their redemption. We’re often like Israel, wanting relief from our suffering more than we want our full redemption. So, join us Sunday and we’ll discuss God’s redemptive work.