Dr. Washer begins this sermon by sharing a story about a veteran missionary who said that planting real churches in 40 years of ministry would be an astounding miracle. He then states that what the audience just heard from two missionaries is astounding because planting a church is an impossibility and can only be done by the preaching of the Gospel and the power of God. He emphasizes that planting many churches and reaching many people is beyond speech and that anyone who helped in this miracle has a part in it.He then turns to Daniel chapter 11 and reads verse 32, which talks about smooth words leading to godlessness and wickedness towards the Covenant, but those who know God will display strength and take action.He acknowledges that there is a great deal of debate about the eschatological implications of the text he just read but focuses on one main point: there is a person of extraordinary evil that comes against the people of God in an extraordinary time of evil. He states that regardless of how one interprets the text, its application is relevant to today's world.Washer describes the current state of the world as filled with extraordinary evil and darkness, opposition to the gospel, and a hatred for the Lord. However, he emphasizes that God does not call for his people to hide in fear but to go forward and display strength and take action. He urges the audience to focus on the priority of knowing God and encourages them to seek more knowledge of Him through scripture and prayer.He concludes by stating that whether someone goes down into the well as a missionary or holds the rope for those who go, there will be scars on their hands. These scars should be a source of pride, representing the cost of following Christ.

This sermon was preached at Grace Community Church in California by Paul Washer.

Date Preached: March 5th, 2023
Passage: DANIEL 11:32–33
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