Park Cities Baptist Church Sermons

Day 7: Silent Saturday: Finding Hope in the Waitingwith Dr. Jeff Warren and Keith LowryDaniel 9:20-27; Matthew 27:62-66On this Silent Saturday, we're reminded of the powerful truth that God's silence does not equal His absence. As we reflect on Daniel's prayer in Daniel 9:20-27, we see a breathtaking prophecy unfold - a divine countdown to the Messiah. This prophecy not only foretold Christ's first coming with astonishing accuracy but also guarantees His return. We find ourselves living in the gap between these events, much like those who experienced that first Silent Saturday. Just as Mary may have wrestled with doubt and grief after Jesus' crucifixion, we too often face our own 'silent Saturdays' - those painful spaces between heartbreak and redemption. Yet, even in these moments of uncertainty, we're encouraged to remember that God is always at work, even when we can't see or feel it. This message urges us to hold onto hope, trust in God's perfect timing, a