Vineyard Church North Phoenix | Christina Trifanoff - Women's Care Community Group

Due to several women commenting on the need for further clarification of what we are studying in "Daniel" I have decided to post leaders guide questions, as well as allow you to post questions and interact with one another here on this site.

Session 3

1. Day 1 How does the dream impact King Nebuchadnezzar (Dan 2:1-12)?
2. Day 2 How does Daniel's approach to Arioch show tact?
3. Day 3 When did the revelation come (Dan 2:19)?
4. Day 4 How was God's sovereignty and providence expressed in Daniel 2:20-23?
5. Day 5 In what ways did Daniel carefully credit God with the dream's revelation?

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Feel free to post questions and answers with one another here on this site. I will do my best to check this site at least twice a week. As always, you may call or email for more urgent need. Love you all very much! Christina

1. Day 1 How did Christ's teachings fly in the face of Babylon's self-absorbed, ego-stroked, over-indulged mind-set?
2. Day 2 What does James 3:13-16 say about selfish ambition?
3. Day 3 What does Galatians 5:15 warn will happen if two people don't cease "bitting and devouring" each other?
4. Day 4 Based on your own understanding, how would you define loyalty?
5. Day 5 How did John Hus, or Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley exhibit loyalty?

Thank you, MariLou. It is I who is indeed blessed beyond belief. I love each of you very much!

• Day 1 How did Nebuchadnezzar feel about sharing what God had done for him?
• Day 2 How does our culture define contented and prosperous?
• Day 3 Based on Daniel 4:8, how can you tell King Nebuchadnezzar still did not get the picture?
• Day 4 According to Daniel 2:37-38, why was King Nebuchadnezzar so incomparable in his day?
• Day 5 What did Daniel advise King Nebuchadnezzar to do in verse 27?

• Day 1 What scripture-supporting mystery do you personally wish would be discovered?
• Day 2 Do you tend to see others in the body of Christ as more holy than yourself? Why or why not?
• Day 3 If we are God's children and we regard God as holy but not ourselves as as His holy possessions, how is the door stil open for captivity?
• Day 4 What does Daniel's example in today's lesson mean to you in your own struggle with Babylon?
• Day 5 Have you witnessed difficult consequences or severe chastisement in someone else's life that scared you so badly that you determined never to follow suit? Without giving names, describe why it had such an enduring effect on you.

pg 113 in Beth's book (near the bottom) asks "how long will the captivity last?", and refers to Jeremiah 25:11-12. I went further back (which is always good practice when reading God's word), to Jeremiah 25:1. The word that came to Jeremiah was "in the first year (reign) of King Nebuchadrezzar. Interesting!

• Do you see how satan has attempted to use God's Holy vessels (us) as unholy, all throughout history?

• Cleanse us of any unholiness in your sight, oh precious heavenly Father. We want to be free from any earthly idols. In the precious name of Jesus we ask for more of you, Lord. More Holy Spirit. More of you Jesus! Lord I ask that you protect each of my sisters with more of your covering. Thank you for your blood Jesus that makes us your "Holy vessels." WOW! We serve an awesome and amazing Savior!

You are right. I am very surprised and feel like me eyes have been "opened" during this study. The Babylon of Rev 18 sounds a little too familiar, if you get my meaning. :-)

Love you Sister!

Isn't this thrilling!

This week's principle questions

• Day 1 What would happen at the completion of the captivity (Jer 29:10-14)?
• Day 2 Why is the Babylon symbolically described as a prostitute?
• Day 3 How does revelation 18 describe Babylon's excessiveness and wealth?
• Day 4 What is the context of the word "corrupt" in Daniel 6:4?
• Day 5 What does Psalm 137:1-6 describe?

• Day 1 Reflect on the cultural changes that have taken place in America in your lifetime. How would you describe them?
• Day 2 Satan's aim is to provide any effective counterfeit or diversion. How does this make sense to you in light of your own experience?
• Day 3 What seems to lure you most in the marketplace?
• Day 5 How can you keep singing the songs of God in your own Babylon? How can you draw a practical parallel from Psalm 137:1-6 for your own life?

Each day try to quote Daniel 2:20-23

Some of you may not remember it, so here it is.

• I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, our Lord,, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary;Suffered under Pontius Pilate;was crucified, dead, and buried;He descended into hell;The third day He rose again from the dead;He ascended into heaven, and sittith at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints;the forgiveness of sins;the resurrection of the body; And life everlasting. Amen.

Love,Karen de Laet

The Apostle's Creed is mentioned in the last paragraph on page 149

"Commit yourself entirely for God that HE may set you free to be everything HE planned."

• "I want to trust in You with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding; in all my ways I will acknowledge You, and You will make my paths straight (Prov. 3:5-6). For you know the plans you have for me, Lord. Plans to prosper me and not to harm me, plans to give me a future and a hope. (Jer. 29:11).

• I desire to dwell in the shelter of You, the Most HIgh. I will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of you Lord, "You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust" (Psalm 91:1-2 -read all of Psalm 91, awesome!!!).

• Faithful Lord, because you are my help, I will sing in the shadow of Your wings. My soul clings to You, and your right hand upholds me (Psalm 63:7-8).

Principle Questions

• Day 1 According to Daniel 2, what are the names of the 4 empires, and which part of the statue represents each empire (this should be hard-wired now :-)?
• Day 2 What event does Daniel 7:22 foretell?
• Day 3 What is the most well-known title of the little horn (see I John 2:18)?
• Day 4 What does Daniel 7:25 specifically say will happen to "the saints"?
• Day 5 Briefly share your definition of amillennialism and premillennialism.

• Day 1 Reread Daniel 7:9-14. If you participated in the session, what was the most meaningful to you about the court scene? If you did not view the session, which part of this segment intrigues you most?
• Day 2 How does this "judgment" encourage you in your temptations and struggles?
• Day 3 What did you learn new about the Antichrist in today's lesson?
• Day 5 What do you find most interesting about amillenialism?

• Day 1 When was Alexander represented as the" large horn" broken off?
• Day 2 What are several horrific effects the more immediate small horn (Antiochus IV)) would have upon Israel?
• Day 3 Who was Judas Maccabeus, and what did his name probably mean?
• Day 4 What does Romans 11:25-32 suggest to you about God's continuing concern and plan for Israel?
• Day 5 How do I Corinthians 15:51-53 and I Thesolonians 4:1 -18 describe the rapture?

• Day One Can you think of several reasons why asking God to cause us to do great things, mat not be wise?
• Day 2 Where in Daniel 8:9-12 do you see hints that satan himself was at work on his own agenda?
• Day 3 Do you feel as if you're fighting a battle with odds stacked greatly against you ? If so, what kind of battle is it?
• Day 4 What about you? Do these words from Romans 11:33-36 fall fresh on you today? Why?
• Day 5 How are you encouraged personally by Paul's words in I Thessalonians 4:13-18?

• Day 1 In the first year of Darius' reign, what did Daniel realize and how did he come to this realization?
• Day 2 What did Daniel do after her realized the 70 years could be coming to the end?
• Day 3 On what basis did Daniel, a man of integrity, make his requests?
• Day 4 How does the word "while" in Daniel 9:20-21 emphasize timing?
• Day 5 How do we events we studied in session 9 fit on this time line?

• Day 1 As you come to understand a little more about our times, can you think of any way this awareness could change something in you? If so, please share it.
• Day 2 When was the last time you felt God telling you to get a grip and see what is really important?
• Day 3 In this present season of your life, where are you desperate for God to wield HIs mighty arm?
• Day 4 "If God is sovereign and all-knowing and will do as he pleases, why should we pray at all? (One person's prayer brings about the restoration of the people of God; but it is a matter of releasing that resortation which God always purposed." In your own words, what do you think this scholar means?
• Day 5 Does what I have described about God's knowing the details lend any insight at all into your own challenges to discern true promises of God? If so, , how?