Tribulation and Refinement

This sermon concludes a study of the book of Daniel by examining the transition from historical prophecy to the eschatological 'time of the end.' It identifies the figure of the Antichrist as a future manifestation of the abomination of desolation, contrasting his limited, God-permitted reign with the ultimate sovereignty of God over history. The exposition highlights the Great Tribulation as a period of intense distress for Israel, during which the archangel Michael protects the remnant and God purifies His people through judgment. The message emphasizes that while the world descends into moral darkness, believers are called to shine as lights and lead others to righteousness. Finally, the sermon encourages the church to remain faithful in their daily service, trusting in the promise of eternal rest and the certainty of God's redemptive plan.