Category: Writings by Daniel C Snaddon
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Studies in Psalms, Studies in Psalm 139, by Daniel C Snaddon
The Omniscient, Omnipresent, and Omnipotent God This Psalm is one of the most excellent and beautiful of all one hundred and fifty Psalms. It is unsurpassed is the sublimity of its message. Not only is its message a glorious one, it is also one of the most soul-searching chapters in…
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Studies in Psalms, Psalm 133, by Daniel C Snaddon
Introduction David wrote this Psalm. It is one of the fifteen songs of degrees of which Hezekiah wrote ten, David four and Solomon one. Despite its brevity, it is a spiritual jewel. The main lesson of the psalm is to show the beauty of unity. This unity implies oneness of…
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Studies in Psalms, Resources in Christ, by Daniel C Snaddon
Christian, if we ever need genuine sympathy, it can be found in the sympathizing Jesus, who mingled His tears with the bereaved sisters of Bethany and suffered more than we can imagine. We see Him at various times in scripture weeping. For example, He wept at the grave of Lazarus…
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Studies in Psalms, Authentic Broken Vessels, by Daniel C Snaddon
The Psalmist in Psalm 51:17 cries out, “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, you will not despise.” If we think upon what God can use for His glory, we must remember that He can only use broken things and…
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Studies in Psalms, The Beautiful Savior, by Daniel C Snaddon
In various scriptures, there are praises of Christ that label Him precious and beautiful. We find one of these in Psalm 45, when the psalmist cries, “You are fairer than the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips!” When the psalmist used the word “fairer,” this is like…
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Studies in Psalms, Psalm 22, by Daniel C Snaddon
“The Hind of the Morning” In the twenty-second psalm, David gives a more vivid description of the terrible reality of Calvary and the sufferings of Christ on the cross than do any of the gospel writers. None of the authors of the gospels dwell on the horrors of crucifixion, which…
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Prophecy, The Beast and the False Prophet, by Daniel C Snaddon
Revelation 13 The Beast The Beast is the description given to the one who will head up the Revived Roman Empire (or the ten-kingdom federation). It is possible that he is in the world today, but his activities are restrained by the Restrainer (see 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7). He is a…
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Prophecy, Knowing the Time, by Daniel C Snaddon
Romans 13:8-14 The imminence of the Lord’s coming is under consideration here. The apostles use this great even to urge believers to live more holy lives. This portion is no exception. In Romans 13:8 Paul says, “In view of the soon return of the Lord, owe no man anything except…
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Prophecy, Israel’s Place in History, by Daniel C Snaddon
The Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones (Ezekiel 37:1-10) [Describe this] This prophecy was given over 2,500 years ago, and it is being fulfilled in our generation. This prophecy declares that in “the end times” the whole nation (the twelve tribes) will be gathered from the nations of the…
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Prophecy, Daniel’s Seventy Weeks, by Daniel C Snaddon
Read Daniel 9:20-27 Introduction The chronology of Israel’s future is outlined in this prophecy. It is also another instance of the truth and accuracy of the Scriptures. “Heaven and earth shall pass away,” “Thy Word is truth.” As the great image of Nebuchadnezzar and the vision of Daniel’s beasts foretold…
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Prophecy, God’s Plan for the Earth – Part 2, by Daniel C Snaddon
Zechariah 14:4-11 and Isaiah 11:1-10 Zechariah describes the Lord’s visible return in glory for us. In Zechariah 14:4, he says that the Lord’s feet shall stand upon the Mount of Olives in that day. He will come in the air to rapture His blood-bought people, and his own will rise…
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Prophecy, God’s Plan for the Earth – Part 1, by Daniel C Snaddon
“You shall call his name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his Father David. And he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of his kingdom there shall be…
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Prayer-Revival, Why Should I Lead Others to Christ, by Daniel C Snaddon
Winning souls is the greatest occupation. Proverbs 11:30 says, “He who wins souls is wise.” To witness is a divine command. Matthew 28 tells us to “Make disciples of all nations,” while similarly, Mark 16 tells us to “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel.” We must be…
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Prayer-Revival, Prayer in the Believer’s Life, by Daniel C Snaddon
Luke 11:1-4 Introduction Every believer should schedule an appointed time with God in prayer each day. A believer exercises his priestly function when praying. Our prayers should be intelligent, fervent, and expectant. There are five principles that we must remember concerning our time in prayer: 1. Adoration 2. Petition 3.…
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Prayer-Revival, Prayer, by Daniel C Snaddon
Introduction What is prayer? It is the highest activity of which the human spirit is capable. Prayer is communion with God, who is so great, that He fills every corner of the universe. W.M. Gladstone, one time Prime Minister of Great Britain, said that “prayer is the highest exercise of…
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Prayer-Revival, Isaiah’s Vision, by Daniel C Snaddon
Isaiah 6 In the Theophonies, the Lord revealed God and His glory and that there was a vision of Christ, which is verified by John. Jesus Christ is “the image of the invisible God” (see Colossians 1). In John 12:41 he says, “These things said Isaiah, when he saw His…
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Parables, The Rich Young Ruler, by Daniel C Snaddon
Mark 10 Let us look at the parable of the rich young ruler in Mark 10:17-22. This classic parable reveals a young man coming to Jesus in a hurry. He comes running to Jesus as a serious and sincere seeker, kneeling reverently at the Savior’s feet. It seems as though…
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Parables, The Parables of the Kingdom and Treasure and Pearl, by Daniel C Snaddon
Matthew 13:44-46 The Introduction These two parables present a very different picture to us than the preceding ones. As we review the preceding four we are inclined to ask, “Is the kingdom of heaven a failure?” The picture drawn by the Lord up to this point is a dismal one.…
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Parables, The Parable of the Mustard Seed, by Daniel C Snaddon
Matthew 13:31-32 Explain the phrase, “the kingdom of heaven.” The kingdom of heaven as illustrated in the seven parables of Matthew 13 is the sphere of Christian profession during this age. This particular parable illustrates what has taken place and is still taking place during the period between Pentecost and…
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Parables, The Parable of the Marriage Feast, by Daniel C Snaddon
Matthew 22:1-14 The Lord’s earthly life is almost finished. He spoke this parable shortly before going to Gethsemane, the Judgment hall, and finally to the Cross. The parable is actually a dispensational outline of how God is dealing with men and women in this age. It is another parable of…
Down to Earth But Heavenly Minded 