The Iowa Conference hosted the first planning session of The Daniel Project, designed to organize a group of spiritually motivated young people to reach their generation with the grace and truth of Jesus Christ.
The key verses are:
” … but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits [take action]. And those of the people who understand shall instruct many … And some of those of understanding shall fall, to refine them, purify them, and make them wait, until the time of the end …” Dan 11:32b–33, Dan 11:35
In the above passage, we see five great undertakings of faithful believers in the end times. To be accurate, this passage is speaking specifically of Jewish believers during the Tribulation Period. However, we have every reason to adapt it to these closing moments of the Church Age.

Gene Cunningham - September 25, 2003

Ezekiel #27

Ezekiel #27

Building the wall while defending against enemies, Nehemiah has application to spiritual warfare today (Neh 4:10-20). When the Jews rejected Jeremiah and Ezekiel, the population was scattered and city destroyed. God calls this "a fire that consumes". The nation was corrupt top to bottom (Eze 22:29-31). True prophets focused on the word of God, but constantly battled against false prophets. Ezekiel was called to rail against the "murder" of the day, namely slander and maligning (Eze 22:1-5). Righteous judgment only comes from God (Jam 4:11). There was scorn and  contempt because of the meager resources to rebuild the wall (Neh 2:17-20). Gates of the city stand as a spiritual guide to us (1) Valley Gate stands for humility (Neh 3:13, 1Pe 5:6, Phi 2:3-5). (2) Dung Gate is a picture of cleansing and confession (Neh 3:14, 1Jo 1:9). (3) Fountain Gate is a picture of the ministry of the Spirit of God in the believers life (Neh 3:15, Joh 7:37). (4) Water Gate refers to the Word of God (Neh 3:26, Eph 5:26, Joh 3:5). (5) Horse Gate is a picture of spiritual warfare and readiness for it (Neh 3:28, Joh 14:21-23, Eph 6:10-18). (6) East Gate will be used when the Lord's returns at His Second Coming (Neh 3:29, Eze 43:1-5). Our focus changes to the Lord's return (2Ti 4:7-8). (7) "Miphkad Gate" is the review gate (Neh 3:31, 1Co 2:16) which anticipates our evaluation at the Judgment Seat of Christ (1Co 3:11-15) (8) The Sheep Gate reminds us of our position and security with Christ, the Shepherd (Neh 3:1, Joh 1:29). God was looking for someone to listen to the Ezekiel's message (Eze 22:30). There was a conspiracy in false teaching (Eze 22:23-29). The end result was destruction (Eze 22:31, Eze 22:13-16). God looked for someone to stand in the gap by responding to His word (Jer 5:1, Jer 15:1). Today He is looking as well; are you that person?



Scripture References: Jeremiah 15:1, Nehemiah 3:28, Ezekiel 22:29-31, Nehemiah 3:1, Nehemiah 3:14, Jeremiah 5:1, John 3:5, Nehemiah 4:10-20, Nehemiah 3:31, Philippians 2:3-5, Ezekiel 22:13-16, Ephesians 5:26, Ezekiel 43:1-5, Nehemiah 3:13, Ezekiel 22:31, Nehemiah 3:26, Nehemiah 3:29, Nehemiah 2:17-20, Ezekiel 22:23-29, John 7:37, Ephesians 6:10-18, James 4:11, Ezekiel 22:30, Nehemiah 3:15, John 14:21-23, Ezekiel 22:1-5, John 1:29, John 1:9

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