January 17, 2010

Relationship with God Counts

Daniel's prayer is an excellent example of national confession and personal intercession. What can we learn about the importance of confession and intercession in God's plan for His people today? Can prayer really be used by God to transform a people as well as an individual? (Daniel 9:1-19)

Babylon: City of Fact and City of Legend

In the Bible, Babylon exists as both a city of fact and a city of legend. Israel's encounters with Babylon had produced a memory so dramatic that it had evolved into a powerful symbol. Accordingly, biblical writers often used Babylon to symbolize evil and oppression. How do we separate fact from legend? Find out in this week's Illustrated Bible Life article, "Babylon: City of Fact and City of Legend."