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Lesson Summary: Daniel receives the interpretation of the final vision: the timeline of events from Persia to the Antichrist and the time of the end. Focus Passage: Daniel 11:2-45. Download the Study Guide Outline and Lesson Goal Context of Daniel Chapter 11 Principles and Applications I. The Ram and the Goat Revisited: Ahasuerus and Alexander (Daniel … Continue reading "Back to the Future: Daniel’s Final Vision"

Lesson Summary: Daniel struggles in prayer and receives divine encouragement, strengthening, insight, and understanding. Focus Passage: Daniel 10-11:1. Download the Study Guide Outline and Lesson Goal Daniel 10 in Context The Outline of Daniel’s Last Vision Principles and Applications I. Daniel’s Struggle (Daniel 10:1-9) Principle: Spiritual victory requires that we make prayer a priority. Application: What are you willing to … Continue reading "War in the Heavenly Places"

Lesson Summary: Daniel prays for his people and receives commendation and revelation from God regarding the 70 weeks decreed for Israel. Focus Passage: Daniel 9. Download the Study Guide Outline and Lesson Goal Context of Daniel Chapter 9 Principles and Applications I. Daniel’s Confession (Daniel 9:1-15) Principle: The way to restoration begins with humble and honest confession of … Continue reading "The Prayer of a Righteous Man…"

Lesson Summary: Daniel receives the vision of the Ram and the Goat along with the interpretation for the vision. Focus Passage: Daniel 8. Download the Study Guide Outline and Lesson Goal Daniel 8 in Context Principles and Applications I. Vision of the Ram and the Goat (Daniel 8:1-14) Principle: God’s people should be wise and recognize the signs of the … Continue reading "Kingdoms in Conflict"

Lesson Summary: Jesus answers questions from His disciples regarding His return and the end of the age. Focus Passage: Matthew 24. Download the Study Guide Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. What to Watch For (Matthew 24:1-14) Principle: God’s people should be wise and recognize the signs of the times. Application: How are you paying attention to … Continue reading "Signs of the Times"

Lesson Summary: Daniel receives the vision and interpretation of the coming kingdoms of men and the everlasting kingdom of the Son of Man. Focus Passage: Daniel 7. Download the Study Guide Outline and Lesson Goal Context of Daniel Chapter 7 Prophetic Views Principles and Applications I. Vision on Earth: The Four Beasts (Daniel 7:1-8) Principle: God is in … Continue reading "Daniel’s Great Vision"

Lesson Summary: Daniel stands firm for God and is delivered from the lions’ den. Focus Passage: Daniel 6. Download the Study Guide Outline and Lesson Goal Timeline of Daniel Principles and Applications I. The Conspiracy Against Daniel (Daniel 6:1-9) Principle: Believers can offer a powerful witness when they pursue integrity and excellence in everything they do. Application: What is … Continue reading "Tried and True"

Lesson Summary: Daniel interprets the Handwriting on the Wall for King Belshazzar. Focus Passage: Daniel 5. Download the Study Guide Outline and Lesson Goal A Parade of Babylonian Kings Principles and Applications I. The Insolent Feast (Daniel 5:1-9) Principle: Only a fool would choose to offend and challenge the Most High God. Application: What in your life today … Continue reading "Weighed and Wanting"

Lesson Summary: Nebuchadnezzar is humbled by the Most High God and he acknowledges God’s great sovereignty. Focus Passage: Daniel 4. Download the Study Guide Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The King’s Vision Expressed (Daniel 4:1-18) Principle: In His mercy, God always warns us before judgment comes. Application: What current situation in your life could God … Continue reading "Pride, Fall, and Redemption"

Lesson Summary: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego defy the king’s command, stand firm for God, and are delivered from death. Focus Passage: Daniel 3. Download the Study Guide Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Great Decree (Daniel 3:1-7) Principle: Only God is worthy of all of our true worship. Application: What challenges to your faith … Continue reading "Fierce Faith in the Fiery Furnace"