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Discussion Questions
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How does the apocalyptic section of the Book of Daniel (chapters 7-12) illustrate the sovereignty of God?
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This section shows that God is over all and that God is working out His purposes in the empires and nations of the world. Being prophetic, it shows that God knows ALL things, hundreds and thousands of years before it occurs.
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What are one or two life-lessons you can learn from the Book of Daniel?
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Are are many lessons I can learn from the Book of Daniel – historical, theological, and personal. As for life lessons, I have learned the importance of putting God first in my life. Daniel had a life full of turmoil, yet he put God first throughout his life. He experienced the major political shifts in history – from Southern Kingdom of Israel, Babylonia, then Persia. He was surrounded by different gods, and he was under political pressures. Even Daniel was threatened of his own life, he kept his faith in God. As a consequence, God blessed Daniel in every way – socially, financially, and spiritually. Daniel’s life is a good example to me.
As Jesus commanded us, “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given unto you.” I would like to do the same as Daniel.
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One life lesson that I have learned from the Book of Daniel is to be strong in my faith in whatever I do.
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One of the lessons- Daniel showed wisdom and good sense, but he stood up to evil- he did not give in and God Protected him many times. He took care of Daniel.
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In the account of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream about the statue, I love the part about the rock that was cut with out human hands that crushed the statute, filled the whole world, and will last forever. The human kingdoms were powerful and valuable, but nothing is going to stop God’s kingdom. It will come about; it does not require human effort. God will have the victory! No matter how dark our days may seem or how bad the kingdoms of this world get, we can have joy and confidence because we know the God that will reign forever.
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One lesson that can be learned from the book of Daniel is that God is faithful to those who put Him above all else. Multiple times throughout the book, when Daniel or his associates faced ruin or death if they refused to worship false gods or refused to break His commands, God rescued them. From this, though, comes the lesson, that when God is faithful to His followers, He is the one who is glorified. Each time God came through someone in power lifted up His name and exalted Him. Yes, Daniel and the others were promoted, but God was the one who was exalted.
