All Roads Lead to Revelation 13. Part [10] 07/04/2025 (Evening thought)

Daniel 3: 3 Then the princes, the governors, and captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, were gathered together unto the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

But the most troubling of all the invitees are those judges who showed up in support of their king. The reason why the presence of the judges should alarm us is because the judiciary represents the last line of defense in any government. In other words, if something wrong is to be made the law of the land, the judges could present the most formidable roadblocks, and they can stall out, and derail the king’s desires, or they can acquiesce and be complicit in legalizing evils.

Thus, if Nebuchadnezzar the king wants to enforce his agenda, he would need the judges of the land to be onboard, and according to what is written, if they resist, they too would be made objects of his ire. It’s a no brainer. What is even more worrisome is that the judges of the land apparently bowed down, for the immense pressure brought to bear against them caused them to cave in, lest they too become “friends” with the 3 Hebrew worthies, and thereby be on the menu.

One by one, the Governors, the Treasurers, sheriffs, the military, and Judges buckled under tremendous pressure, for their lives were hanging in the balance, and therefore, rather than stand up for right, they went the route of self-preservation…. Daniel 3:4 Then a herald cried aloud, to you it is commanded O people, nations, and languages, 5 That at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of music, you fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up.

Daniel 3:6 And whosoever falls not down and worships shall the same hour be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!

All Roads Lead to Revelation 13. Part [9] 07/03/2025 (Morning thought)

Revelation 13:2 And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.

Question [1] Why would Nebuchadnezzar need to have the treasurers under his direct control? Answer: The treasurers could obviously play a vital role in the enforcement of economic sanctions on any dissenters to the false system of worship….. Revelation 13: 17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

Question [2] Why would Nebuchadnezzar need the Sheriffs and the military? Answer: For the enforcement of his agenda on any who may disagree. The tendency to punish, attack or censure all those who did not agree with the king was a prominent characteristic of ancient Babylon…. Daniel 3:11 And whosoever falls not down and worships, that he should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

Revelation 13:15 And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed….. Again, nebuchadnezzar will need all the governors across Babylon to be onboard, for they were a vital link in the chain of command and in doing the king’s bidding, they would exercise jurisdiction over their specific provinces.

Revelation 13:7 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. 8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!