MAIN POINT: Because God is all powerful and all knowing in all wisdom, we can trust him with the crisis situations in our lives.
I. The King’s Handles Crisis 1-16
II. Daniel Handles Crisis
A. Prayer 17-18
1. Humility
2. Faith
B. Praise 19-23
C. Proclaim 24-30
III. God Ends Crisis with His Kingdom
A. Dream 31-35
B. Interpretation 36-45
C. Response 46-49
Beyond the Walls: Grace and Growth
Day 1: READ Daniel 2:1-13
Think of a time you’ve faced or seen a seemingly impossible situation. How might God have used that situation to reveal His greatness?
What did He want you to learn?
Day 2: READ Daniel 2:14-24
What are some of the incorrect ways we often respond to difficult situations?
What does Daniel’s response reveal about his faith and character? Did Daniel doubt God? Explain your answer.
Dau 3: Read Daniel 2:17-23
What role does prayer play in your response to difficult situations?
Do you tend to rely on God or ignore Him and deal with the situation yourself? Explain your reasoning.
Day 4: Read Daniel 2:25-47
How do God’s omniscience(All-Knowing) and omnipotence(All-Powerful) shape how Christians view the future?
How should you respond when someone praises you for something God has done?
What does the rock imagery of Scripture teach us about the character and work of Christ?
Day 5: READ Jeremiah 27:1-7
What does this passage teach us about authority?
Who are the people who have authority over you?
How should you respond to human authorities in your world?
Day 6 (BIBLE NERD DAY): READ Daniel 2:44-45; Psalm 118:22-23; and Luke 20:17-18
Jesus is quoting Daniel 2:44-45 and Psalm 118:22-23. Why?
What is his point?
How are these prophecies fulfilled?
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