First Lesson: Daniel 7:9-14

Theme: God prevails over the worst of enemies

Exegetical Note
This passage is a pivotal part of the apocalyptic seventh chapter of Daniel, which describes the reign of the four beasts (undoubtedly the Babylonian, Medean, Persian and Greek empires), and singles out a "little horn" that "uproots" ten others, a reference to Seleucid ruler Antiochus Epiphanes IV, who gained power by overthrowing the ten successors of Alexander the Great and was especially notable for his persecution of the Jews. Verses 9-14 affirm the ultimate defeat even of this dreadful power by God, who will then establish "an everlasting dominion."

Call to Worship
Leader: Let us worship God, the Ancient of Days!
People: LET US WORSHIP THE ONE BEFORE WHOM EVERY ENEMY OF THE FAITHFUL MUST FALL!…