The book of James is full of practical instruction in living by faith and obedience.
Sunday, November 18, Daniel 1 - 2, James 1
- Why was it important to Daniel not to eat the royal food in Daniel 1?
- In Daniel 2, what did the image that Nebuchadnezzar saw in his dream represent? What did the rock that struck the statue represent?
- In James 1:2 we are told to consider it joy when we face trials. Are you able to do that?
- What do you need to do to be "quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry"? (James 1:19)
- There were two things that impressed Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 3:28. He said that God "sent his angel and rescued his servants." He also said that Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego "trusted in him and defied the king’s command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God." He was impressed both by God's miraculous intervention and by the bravery and faith of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. What do people see in your lives that draws them to the Lord?
- In Daniel 4 Nebuchadnezzar was to be driven away from his people. What did he need to acknowledge before he could be restored?
- Psalm 132:10 says, "For the sake of your servant David, do not reject your anointed one." This is a prayer for the leader of Israel. How should we pray for our leaders?
- What wrong was Belshazzar guilty of in Daniel 5?
- What motivated officials in Daniel 6 to try to bring charges against Daniel?
- James 2:1-9 warns us not to show favoritism toward the rich. Why should we treat all people with equal respect?
- Why is faith without action dead?
- What do the four beasts in Daniel 7 represent?
- Daniel 7:27 concludes by saying, "His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will worship and obey him." How does knowing that God will ultimately triumph over all the kingdoms of men impact the way you live?
- In Daniel 8, Daniel was told what the ram and the goat represent. What do they represent?
- Psalm 133:1 says, "How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!" What does it take for Christians to live together in unity?
- What did Daniel pray for in chapter 9?
- What did Gabriel say would be accomplished by the end of seventy sevens?
- In Daniel 10, why was the answer to Daniel's prayer delayed?
- James says in chapter 3 that not many should become teachers. Why should anyone become a teacher?
- James 3:8 says, "no human being can tame the tongue." What can we do to bring our tongue under control?
- The introduction to Daniel 11 is in the previous chapter. In 10:14 the angel said to Daniel, "Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the future, for the vision concerns a time yet to come." Chapter 11 is a detailed prophecy of wars among kingdoms surrounding Israel including a time when an army "will rise up to desecrate the temple fortress and will abolish the daily sacrifice." (Daniel 11:31) But verse 32 says, "but the people who know their God will firmly resist him." What do you need to do to be a person who knows God and is firm in your faith during a time of great opposition?
- Why would Psalm 134 be addressed to those who minister at the house of the Lord (the temple) by night? What would be different about ministering there at night compared to ministering there during the day?
- Daniel 12:2 describes the final judgment, "Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt." How should knowing this impact the way you live?
- Based on James 4:1-3, what should we be doing instead of quarreling with others?
- What promise does James 4:8 make to those who come near to God?
- James 5:8 tells us, "be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near." What does it mean for you to stand firm?
- What does James 5:14-15 say a sick person should do?
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