7@7 #129: Trying Times from Temporal Authority 4

Do you believe in evil? Are you fit to face it? Are you prepared for persecution? (Dan. 8: 9-12). Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez discusses Trying Times experienced under Temporal Authority. As Daniel's vision continues, he perceives a horn growing out of one of the 4 horns of the goat. This horn represents a rule possessed of pride. The proud ruler seeks to destroy the things of God and God's people. Sometimes our leaders go from bad to worse. We must be prepared to suffer under wicked leaders. Evil is real, but Christ is greater. We need to prepare for persecution and pray for our suffering saints throughout the world.
Dr. Andrew Marquez is Director/Dean of Wayland Baptist University's Arizona Campuses (www.wbu.edu/arizona) and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church (www.northswanbaptist.com).