Message to Kings - A Biblical History of Man

During the same time as the invention of Democracy, the concept of self-governance is spreading throughout Europe. Rome overthrows its king and invents its own form of government with checks and balances. In this episode, we cover the history of Rome until this time period and the invention of the Republic. Guest Messenger: Brant Frost www.messagetokings.com

The Persian Empire and the city states of Greece are about to be involved in an all-out war. This all-out war will leave a very rich historical trail with references even into our modern day. Leading up to this conflict, we discuss the history of Greece, specifically Athens, and the invention of Democracy. Guest Messenger: Brant Frost www.messagetokings.com

During the resettlement, God sent another prophet to Israel. His name is Zechariah and he brings great encouragement, vision and revelation to Israel. In this episode, we cover the early prophecies of Zechariah. Zechariah 1-8 www.messagetokings.com

Six years into the temple project, the Jews faced legal opposition. This legal opposition occurred at the time of the death of Cyrus by Queen Tomyris of the Massagetae. In this episode, we cover the death of Cyrus, the opposition to the building project and the completion of the second temple. Ezra 4-6 www.messagetokings.com

On the day of Cyrus' decree, the nation of Israel was reborn. Beginning with the resettlement of the nation by over forty-thousand, Ezra recounts their story with the voice of prophets dispersed all along the length of the resettlement time period. The first of the prophets was Haggai and his message starts with the rebuilding of the temple as a highest priority. Ezra 1-3 The Book of Haggai www.messagetokings.com

At the end of Daniel's life, he had an extensive vision and encounter and prophecy of the inter-testament time period and a parallel of the end of the age. Daniel 10-12 www.messagetokings.com

After seventy years of exile, Daniel recognized the prophetic time he lived in. Praying God's promises and repenting for the sins of his people, Daniel demonstrates what national intercession and standing in the gap looks like. Daniel 9 Jeremiah 25:9-14 2 Chronicles 36:22–23 www.messagetokings.com

King Darius had in mind to appoint Daniel as the chief administrator of the Persian Empire. The other administrators and satraps were jealous of Daniel. Tricking King Darius, the administrators and satraps got him to agree to a law to have anyone who worshipped anyone besides the king to be put to death. In this episode, we cover what happens when Daniel refuses to worship anyone but God. Daniel 6 Isaiah 54:17 Matthew 23:12 Philippians 1:12 Psalms 23:5

Five years after the capture of Lydia, Cyrus invades Babylon. He is stopped by its enormous city walls. As documented by Herodotus, Cyrus makes a bold move diverting the Euphrates River. During the attack, Daniel documents the events surrounding the King of Babylon's feast and the writing on the wall. Daniel 5 Isaiah 47 Isaiah 44:27 www.messagetokings.com

In the location of modern Western Turkey, the Kingdom of Lydia bordered the Empire of Persia. Its ruler was Croesus and he was world renown for his wealthy and happiness. In this episode, we see what worldly wealth and happiness does in the hands of a man submitted to idols and their prophecies. Proverbs 16:18 www.messagetokings.com

In the third year of King Belshazzar, Daniel had a vision. In this vision, Daniel sees a vision of a Ram and a Goat. The Ram represents Persia and the Goat represents Greece. In addition, we are introduced to another end times parallel. This time, the parallel is the antichrist himself. Daniel 8 2 Corinthians 12:2 www.messagetokings.com

In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon, Daniel had a dream. In this dream, God gave Daniel insight into four world empires and the end of the age. The four beasts represented the empires of Babylon, Persia, Greece and Rome, while paralleling the rule of the antichrist at the end of the age. In conclusion, God overthrows these kingdom and judges the world. www.messagetokings.com Daniel 7

Heroditus, the Athenian Historian, documented the birth and early raising of Cyrus. In addition, he chronicled the detailed account of Astyages murderous attempt on his life. In this episode, we cover the first years of Cyrus' life , the attempts on his life and his rise in power in Persia and the land of the Medes. www.messagetokings.com

A rebellion has broken out in the land of the Medes. When Daniel finds out the rebellion is led by a man named Cyrus, he is moved with intercession and excitement for the man of prophecy has arrived on the world scene. In this episode, we cover Isaiah's Cyrus prophecies and we set the stage for the Herodotus account of the birth and rise of Cyrus on the world stage. Isaiah 44:24 - 45:13 www.messagetokings.com

At the height of his power, Nebuchadnezzar has a dream that disturbs him. Daniel interrupts his dream and declares its meaning to Nebuchadnezzar with a prophetic rebuke to repent of his sin and his ways. Nebuchadnezzar's repentance was only temporary. A year later, Nebuchadnezzar was in his palace and when high lifted up prideful words begin to leave his mouth, judgment falls on Nebuchadnezzar just as the dream predicted. Proverbs 16:18 Daniel 4 www.messagetokings.com