Daniel

Lesson 1 - Whom you will serve? God, or man?

Jeremiah 29:10–14, Daniel 1

No matter what we are called to go through, our Heavenly Father has our ultimate good in mind and He has a future and a hope laid out for us!

Lesson 2 - There is a God in Heaven who Reveals Mysteries

Daniel 2

God involves Himself in the affairs of the world. He is not distant or uncaring. He governs among the nations and is quick to hear the least of us when we call upon Him in faith.

Lesson 3 - We Will Bow to No Other

Daniel 3

When commanded to worship the golden image Nebuchadnezzar had set up Daniel’s three friends refused to obey. They knew the risks, but chose to obey God's Word rather than the command of a mere man. They stood for the Lord, and we should too!

Lesson 4 - Speaking the Truth in Love

Daniel 4

When the king had a second troubling dream Daniel was again asked to interpret it. Daniel knew that to honor God he had to speak the truth in love no matter how difficult the message was for King Nebuchadnezzar to hear!

Lesson 5 - The Writing's on the Wall

Daniel 5

God is on His throne and His Word shall be fulfilled! Daniel maintained his courage and his integrity through all the changes in his lifetime. He shows us that we too can remain true to God regardless of the situations we face.

Lesson 6 - Looking to God

Daniel 6

God did not spare Daniel from the lions' den! No matter what we face, no matter what may lie ahead, we need to remember that we are in the Lord’s care! Daniel looked to the Lord in times of difficulty, and we should too!

Lesson 7 - Daniel Didn't Retire!

Daniel 7

Daniel remained useful to the Lord well into his 80's. His vision of the four beasts warned of the procession of enemies and world rulers that would hold authority over Israel. However, they should not lose heart and nor should we for God is in control!

Lesson 8 - God Has a Detailed Plan for the Future!

Daniel 8

Part of Daniel’s second vision will only be fulfilled at "the time of the end" when Christ returns to earth. Though we may not fully understand all that God is doing in the world right now, we do know that He is most certainly working according to His detailed plan!

Lesson 9 - The Clock is Ticking!

Daniel 9

Daniel's third vision came as he was interceding for his people. Known as the Prophecy of Seventy Weeks or Seventy Sevens, this complex and amazingly detailed prophecy forms a type of clock for the nation of Israel and her future.

Lesson 10 - The Reality of Spiritual Warfare

Daniel 10:1—11:4

Daniel's forth vision detailed that great conflict lay ahead for the Jews, but his vision also revealed the reality of a far greater war, a war in the spiritual realm that influences what happens on earth! This is a battle in which you and I have a part to play!

Lesson 11 - The Kingdoms of Men

Daniel 11:5–35

Over the course of history, battles have raged and God's people have often been caught up in the middle of the chaos. However, the truth remains: "the people who know their God" will stand firm until the end!

Lesson 12 - We Must Be Willing to Wait

Daniel 11:36—12:13

The Lord will reveal the full meaning of all that Daniel envisioned at the proper time. In the meantime we wait entrusting our unanswered questions to Him.

In the Word with Michele Telfer

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