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Daniel: When Kingdoms Collide "Vision 2: The Limits of Evil" | Pastor Todd Hessel
Daniel's vision in chapter 8 reveals a pattern of evil that believers can understand and navigate. The prophecy describes the rise of Antiochus IV Epiphanes, who brutally persecuted God's people for approximately six years before being defeated. This historical account teaches us three vital truths for persevering through difficult times. First, evil follows predictable patterns, so we shouldn't be surprised when persecution or hardship arises. Second, evil always has God-imposed limits and is temporary in nature. Third, and most importantly, evil lacks the power of Jesus Christ, who transforms enemies into family through His grace and offers ultimate victory to all who belong to Him.