Sermon Notes:
Key Question: What do you do when you’re faced with a seemingly impossible situation?
1. When a problem is presented (2:1-3)
Outward prosperity has little to do with inner peace
2. Respond with prayer (v. 17-19)
Prayer is essential
Praying together is essential
When faced with a crisis, you need a crew.
3. Respond with Praise (v. 19-30)
4. Trust God will answer (v. 31-43)
God is sovereign over who is sovereign (v. 44-45)
See Luke 1:31-33 Mark 1:14-15
Upside-down kingdom
Inside-out kingdom
The stone that struck the statue became a great mountain and filled the whole earth!
—Daniel 2:35
Nebuchadnezzar’s Response (v. 46-47):
Daniel’s Response (v. 48-49)
Conclusion
1. Live with conviction as a citizen of the Kingdom
2. Take heart because the Kingdom is coming
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Small Group Discussion Questions:
1. Read Psalm 127:1-2. What do you think is the main point of these two verses? Share with your group in your own words. Do these verses promote laziness? Why or why not?
2. Read Philippians 2:12-13 and I Corinthians 15:10. How should we view the relationship between God’s work and our work?
3. What does it mean that sons or children are a heritage from the Lord (v. 3)?
4. Are children always a blessing from God? What about children born out of “unwanted pregnancies?” See Psalm 139:13-18 and Jeremiah 29:11.
5. What do you think King Solomon had in mind when he compared arrows to children and warrior to parents?
6. What did Solomon say were the benefits of having many arrows (v. 5)?
7. What are some common challenges parents are facing with regard to raising their children? Share with your group.
8.What do you think are some difficulties children are experiencing in their homes?
9.Share how you and your family are doing. Spend some time praying for each other.
