Daniel 8
Discussion Questions:
What most sticks out to you in the Scripture, and why?
If God was always going to give Daniel the interpretation of this confusing vision, why do you think he gave Daniel this vision in the first place?
Why do you think the kingdoms and powers throughout Daniel's visions are depicted as these grotesque, beast-like creatures?
Note: It may be helpful to have a few members recap the main points from Joel's sermon to help those who weren't there. A brief recap is also included below.*
Where in your own life do you feel most tempted to give the Serpent a foothold or allow your own "beast-like" desires and indulgences to have dominion over you?
Read Ephesians 6:12-13. Do you ever consider the reality that there are cosmic, spiritual forces at work in the world beyond what we can see in our everyday, physical lives? Why might we often be prone to overlook this reality?
Based on Ephesians 6:13, what should we do when the Serpent tempts us to give into the way of the beast or to allow our own "beast-like" urges to have dominion over us?
How does Daniel 8 point us to our need for Jesus and give us a better understanding of what He accomplished?
