Why Apocalypse Now? [Daniel 7]

Why did Ryan say it's good to have an Apocalypse?

Is there any practical application of Daniel 7 to us today beyond interesting historical facts?

Why is the tension Daniel experienced with the rise and fall of these coming empires?

Do we experience anxiety or worry today about the rise and fall of our nation?

What was the hope of Daniel that Ryan encouraged us with?

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Resisting Conformity [Daniel 6:1-28]

How did Daniel stay steadfast in the midst of pressure to conform?

What was particularly different about Daniel's method of protest? 

What pressures surround us in our culture to conform?

In what way was King Darius helpless to help Daniel?

Where is the line between obedience to government authority and service to the Lord?

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God will Defend Himself [Daniel 5]

We have been made to be creatures, living under God's grace. In what ways does our culture tempt us to live otherwise?

Was there opportunity for the king mentioned in Daniel 5 to repent or avoid the judgement? 

Is there difficulty that arises in life when we begin to try to create for ourselves our own meaning for life?

What is the good news that actually answers the difficult questions of life?

What would be the warning and the hope you could share with someone else from the story in Daniel 5?

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The Grace of Humility [Daniel 4:1-37]

Why is God so committed to crushing human pride?

How does God use real life circumstances to humble us?

Once our pride is destroyed what is God committed to restoring?

Is it a problem that God is egocentric? 

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Enjoy It While It Lasts [Daniel 2:24-49]

Sermon Discussion Questions

God makes sure that his team ultimately wins. How is this dangerous information to believers? 

What does the dream of Nebuchadnezzar reveal about God?

How does God accomplish what is told in the dream?

How did Daniel use the information God gave about his ultimate victory? 

What should we do with the knowledge that God wins? 

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Mission Impossible [Daniel 2:1-23]

Sermon Discussion Questions

How would you describe the impossible situation which Daniel is put in?

What example did Penny give of someone who used their influence to bring blessing to others? What are some ways you can use influence to bring blessing to others? 

Where are you able to use your influence and leverage blessing for others? 

In what way were the Chaldeans right about concerning the dreams?

In what way were the Chaldeans wrong about concerning the dreams? 

Explain what we share as a common confidence with Daniel in the midst of a hostile culture?

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Daniel 1:1-21

Sermon Discussion Questions

What did Ryan say was different between our culture and Daniel's culture in exile?

How did Daniel work within the culture of Babylon, and how did he set himself apart?

Ryan mentioned the names given to Daniel and his friends (1:7). What is significant about the names given, and the names mentioned throughout the rest of the chapter?

Ryan showed two different jerseys, one home and one away jersey. For many years American Christians have lived wearing the home jersey. What does it mean for each of us to now wear the away jersey?

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