Daniel 7:1-14
Discussion Questions:
Throughout this vision, what sticks out to you as seeming particularly important? Why might Daniel 7 be such a central and pivotal chapter of the Bible?
Read Daniel 7:15. As you think about our world today, what sort of things give you fear? And, what do you do or where do you go with those fears?
Note: If it's helpful to mention, in his sermon, Cole mentioned numbing out, villainizing others, victimizing ourselves, and grasping for control as a few ways we react to fear.
Reread Daniel 7:9-10. What does it communicate that amidst these terrifying visions the Lord is seated on, rather than pacing back and forth in front of, his throne?
Daniel 7:13 anticipates a Messiah who is both God (in Scripture only God is depicted as coming on the clouds - Psalm 104:3; Isaiah 19:1) and man ("son of man"). Why do we need a Savior who is both fully God and fully man?
Note, it may be helpful to look at the New City Catechism, questions 21 - 23 in preparation for this question.
How does it encourage or strengthen you personally to remember that Jesus is fully God? To remember that Jesus became fully human on your behalf?
Read Daniel 7:18 and 7:27. What do these Scriptures tell us about our role in the kingdom of God? What implications should this have for our lives this week?
Practically speaking, in what ways is God calling you to live with confidence in the Him right now?
