IBC Richmond

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📖 Today's Message: Daniel's Vision of Two Beasts (Daniel 8:1-27) with Pastor Michael Wilburn

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Application Questions:

Who are the saints of the Most High referred to in Daniel 7?

Should Daniel's dream be interpreted with historical meaning? If so, what historical kingdoms do the four beasts represent?

What role do saints (believers) play in the kingdom of the Most High?

Who is the "Ancient of Days" (vs. 13)? What will be his role in the kingdom? When will his kingdom come?

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

What similarities and difference between Daniel and the king do you notice in the story? Who has true authority? Where does true authority come from?

Why did the king call for the dinnerware from Jerusalem? Was it a functional or symbolic gesture?

How are humility and honor interconnected in Daniel 5:22-23? What steps should you take to express both humility and honor to God?

Why are many social and moral evils generational (i.e. alcoholism, abuse, poverty, etc.)? Does Belshazzar’s story give us insight into breaking systemic sins?

Application Questions:

Interpret Nebuchadnezzar's dream. What benefits would a regular citizen have in Babylon under the king's reign?

What principles found in Daniel 4:27 apply to government today? What similar legislation can a Christian support on a city, state, and federal level?

How did God humble the king of Babylon? What did Nebuchadnezzar lose? What distinguishes humanity from animals?

Did Nebuchadnezzar turn to God? What evidences of salvation should you expect in your life?

Application Questions:

Does God speak through dreams today? If so, will God reveal anything different from his Word?

Why did Daniel say, "Do not destroy the wise men of Babylon" (Daniel 2:24)? Wouldn't political reprisal be warranted? How does Daniel's action change the way you see politics?

What does the story of Daniel's interpretation of the king's image teach you about prayer?

Read Daniel 2:44. Whose kingdom is this? When will the kingdom begin?