Scripture Focus: Daniel 9:3-7
Daniel 9:1
Daniel 9:2
Jeremiah 25:11
Daniel 9:3
Daniel 9:4
Hebrews 12:6
Daniel 9:14
Prayerful Reflection
- Talk to God honestly about how you view him as Judge. What is difficult for you to trust about his judgment and love?
- Ask God where he may be correcting or redirecting you right now—or where past discipline has become a gift.
Daniel 9:4-7
“Whenever we find that our religious life is making us feel that we are good—above all, that we are better than someone else—we may be sure that we are being acted on, not by God, but by the devil.”
C.S. Lewis
“In failing to confess, Lord, I would only hide You from myself, not myself from You.”
St. Augustine, Confessions
Closing Benediction
May you know the steadfast love of God, and trust His mercy more than your shame.
May you have courage to confess, and humility to receive correction.
May you resist the pride of Babylon, and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.
May confession keep you soft, teachable, faithful, and free.
May the Father hold you in His love, the Son cover you in His mercy, and the Spirit lead you in truth.
Amen.
Home Group Discussion
Connect (10-15 min)
- How did God show up this week? Where did you see Him active this week?
- What are you thankful for today?
- Anything causing you stress?
Discover (30-45 min)
- Ask – What do you think of when you hear the word “confession?” (have 2 or 3 people answer)
- Read Daniel 9:3-7 (leader or a volunteer)
- Retell the scripture in your own words (leader or a volunteer) Any significant details missed?
- What does this passage tell us…, About God…, About people…
- Why does God’s judgement matter?
- When you think of God as a judge, what comes to mind? Is it comforting or disturbing?
- Does the passage call you to do anything differently in your life? What is it? Where do you see that in the passage? What will you do about it?
- Brandon quoted St Augustine – “In failing to confess, Lord, I would only hide you from myself, not myself from you.” Discuss what that means to you.
- Read and discuss 1 John 1:9 and James 5:16
- Brandon shared a model for confession: 1) See God Clearly, 2) Name Sin Honestly, 3) Receive God’s Mercy. Which of these is most challenging to you? Why do you think that is?
- How can we put these lessons into faithful practice today? How do they relate you this week?
Multiply (10-15 min)
- Who can we tell what we are learning?
- Who can we show kindness to this week?
- How can we pray for each other?
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