Sermon Notes
Key Question: Who or what reigns in your life?
1. The peace of knowing God reigns
What is robbing you of peace in your life right now?
2. The joy of knowing God reigns
How long will you pretend to be in control of your life?
3. Danger of denying God reigns
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Small Group Discussion Questions:
1. What can we learn from Daniel about how to live faithfully in the midst of a culture that does not honour God?
2. What characteristics make Daniel stand out and allow him to ascend to high leadership positions in the kingdom?
3. Why should Christians who are serving God faithfully expect opposition? How does Daniel handle this opposition?
4. How can you prepare now for when opposition will come? What instruction does Jesus give about persecution?
5. In what sense is this a missional text? How does it point us outwardly to the nations?
6. How do Daniel’s situation and character remind you of Jesus?
