Visions, Beasts, and a Victorious God
Scripture Focus: Daniel 7:13-14
What is Apocolyptic Literature?
Gk.: Apokalypsis = to reveal, uncover, or unveil.
Daniel 7:2-8
Tracing the Theme of Sinful Pride:
Daniel 2 — Daniel’s interpretation exposes the pride of human kingdoms.
Daniel 3 — The king’s statue reveals the pride that demands worship.
Daniel 4 — The king is humbled because of his pride.
Daniel 5 — Belshazzar’s pride ignores the warning of those before him.
Daniel 6 — Human law is exalted above obedience to God.
Daniel 7:13-14
Benediction
As you go, refuse the fear that comes from needing every mystery explained.
Stay faithful to what God has made clear.
When pride rises, when kingdoms shake, when the world feels strange, keep your eyes on the God who reigns.
And remember: no beast, no ruler, no kingdom gets the final word.
Our God is victorious. His Kingdom will endure.
So go in peace, and stay faithful to today.
Home Group Discussion Questions:
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 (30-40 min)
- Ask – Pastor Brandon taught on a passage of Daniel that was heavy on Prophecy. What do you think is the benefit of studying prophecy in the Bible? Why would God include it in the Bible? (have 2 or 3 people answer)
- Ask – Pastor Brandon gave us a definition of “apocalyptic writing” (a revealing or uncovering)… Does that differ from how you have thought about “apocalyptic” things in the past? In what ways?
- Read Daniel 7:13-14 (leader or a volunteer)
- Retell the scripture in your own words (leader or a volunteer)
- Any significant details missed?
- Read Daniel 7:15-18 (leader or a volunteer)
- What do these passages tell us…
- About God…
- About people…
- 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?
- The sermon suggested that Leaders can often become proud and use their power to dominate people.
- What is the attitude that Christians should have?
- Discuss the following verses on humility: James 4:6. Proverbs 15:33
- Discuss the following verses on serving others: Matt. 23:11, Mark 9:35
- How can these be lived out in our everyday lives? What difference would we experience if more Leaders embraced these gospel-based ways of being?
- What is the attitude that Christians should have?
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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