Daniel 7; 2 Timothy 3-Titus 2
Daniel 7: Daniel’s dream: Four Beasts, lion with the mind of a man, a bear, leopard with four wings, beast terrifying and dreadful with iron teeth, with ten horns – Little horn. (1-8) Like a Son of Man, (9-10) the beast was killed (11) Like a Son of Man, (12-14) Ancient of Days Interpretation is four kingdoms. (15-18) (19-22) Time, Times and half a time. (23-27) “My thoughts alarmed me.”(28)
2 Timothy 3: The dangers of the last days, Paul’s charge to Timothy. Terrible times in the Last Days: Men will take advantage of women: charge to Timothy: you know
You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right. 17It is God’s way of preparing us in every way, fully equipped for every good thing God wants us to do.
2 Timothy 3:15-16 ESV
2 Timothy 4: Paul’s final words, Paul’s final greetings. Preach the word, in season and out: be sober minded; I am being poured out: fought the good fight…
Titus 1: Greetings from Paul (1-4), Titus’ work in Crete, the character of an Elder, Cretans, everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure, The preacher’s task: some claim to know God but their actions refute it
Titus 2: Teach sound doctrine. (1) Promote right teaching by how you live you must teach these things: you have the authority! Teach: Do what is right: make our teaching attractive: God gave himself for us: To purify: make us eager to do good. Bondservants, be submissive (9-10).