Chap. 7 marks a division between historical narrative and prophetic visions. The first vision he saw he saw for four beasts arise, each wrecking havoc on the earth. As the destruction raged, he saw one called the Ancient of Days came and demonstrated he had control. God would intervene and overthrow the fourth and most terrible beast.

Today’s lessons deal with God’s people receiving wonderful news at the hands of four lepers. While the news was good, even greater was the demonstration of God’s love and power. We must not remain silent about the wonders and mercies of God.

Jesus choosing the twelve disciples. They were set apart and given a job. They were examples for us, to show what to do, and how to do it. In doing this Jesus makes a very strong statement about our responsibilities as Christians and citizens. We are to go out into the community, and we are to carry the Word by mouth and by example.

This is the shortest of all the books of the Old Testament yet it is stamped with a divine authority.