ANCIENT OF DAYS
Introduction 1. “I saw, I looked.” (vv.2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13) – seven timesWhat you see will determine how you live. 2. In Daniel 1–6, Daniel interprets the dreams of others. In Daniel 7–12, Daniel needs someone else to interpret the visions he received from God. Two vital discipleship lessons from the vision […]
LIVING WITH A HIGHER VISION
Introduction Our reflection on Daniel 7 can be framed with a single question: Is your vision of life controlled by this finite world, or God’s infinite Kingdom? A. THIS FINITE WORLD (vv.1-8, 15-25) The four fearsome beasts represent 4 finite kingdoms — the same kingdoms mentioned in Daniel 2. 1. Finite in their duration – […]
OUR FAMILIES IN GOD’S HANDS
Introduction What does God intend for families to be? A. GIVING US THE FRUITFULNESS OF LIFE (Gen 1:28; Jn 15:8) B. BLESSING US WITH THE FULLNESS OF LOVE (Gen 2:18; 2:29) C. GRANTING US THE FLOURISHING OF LEGACY (Deut 6:4–9) ConclusionGod invites us to make the first move […]
OUR BODIES IN GOD’S HANDS
Introduction 1. The existential importance of taking care of the physical body 2. Dedicating our body (as a living sacrifice) to God – three key principles from Romans 12:1-2. Dedicating Our Body to God Is About: A. THE CHOICES WE MAKE “… to present your bodies as a living sacrifice …” B. THE COMPASS WE […]
OUR MIND IN GOD’S HANDS
1. We are to worship the Lord with our total lives 2. To do this we need to know what God would have us do in the situations we encounter 3. We also need to be aware of and resist the pressures of a fallen world 4. Therefore we need to have our minds […]
OUR MONEY IN GOD’S HANDS
Introduction A. THE PURSUIT OF MONEY (vv.9-10) B. THE PURSUIT OF CONTENTMENT (vv.6-8) C. THE PURSUIT OF GODLINESS (vv.6-8) Conclusion Reflection Questions1. Which area/s of our lives has money replaced God’s position?2. How can I make my daily money decisions in pursuit of godliness? Next Week’s Topic: Our Minds in God’s Hands Next Week’s Speaker: Rev Dr […]
OUR WORK IN GOD’S HANDS
Introduction Work is a place for us to shine for Jesus. (Phil 2:15-16) Our work is transformed when we anchor in: A. GOD WHO IS OUR SIGNIFICANCE (Phil 3:7-8) “Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord” (v.8a) B. GOD WHO IS OUR SECURITY (Phil 3:9-11) […]
SERVING THE KING (PART II)
Our King will be coming back A. SERVE GOD FAITHFULLY B. INVEST YOUR GOD-GIVEN TALENT Conclusion Reflection Questions Do you have your Master’s interests at heart? Are you merely serving your personal interest or serving God faithfully? Are you only advancing your studies/ career instead of advancing the Kingdom of God? How […]
SERVING THE KING
Introduction “Not sir but servant” – servant leadership exemplified How did a pagan king characterise Daniel? Servant of the living God! (v.20) When we truly serve the King, we will be: A. FAITHFUL IN STEWARDSHIP (vv.1-5) Daniel the servant of the living God was not a church worker but a civil servant! King Darius […]
OUR GOD WHO DELIVERS
Big Idea: We cling to our faith and God’s faithfulness during trials because our God delivers! Because our God delivers, there are 2 spiritual anchors to cling on during trials: A. OUR FAITH IN TIMES OF TRIAL (vv.1-18) B. HIS FAITHFULNESS THROUGH TIMES OF TRIAL (vv.19-28) Reflection Questions1. As you look at the trials in […]
