Daniel 11:36-45, 12:1-13
Lessons from the life of Daniel
- God is consistently in His providential for us.
- , , and prayer should be a constant in our lives.
- There are times where God will choose to in the fire with us rather than us from the fire.
- Our faith in God should not be tied to , but to the belief in His promises about .
Reasons for the Tribulation
- unbelievers.
- the nation of Israel.
- the Kingdom of God.
John 14:6
“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
Acts 4:12
“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
Acts 3:19
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord…”
Sermon Talks
- Read Daniel 11:36-45 and 12:1-13 as you prepare to work through the sermon talks.
- Imagine being Daniel and getting hundreds of years of prophecy from the Lord’s angel. How do you think you would have responded?
- There was a lot that Daniel did not understand. How do you handle situations when God does not give you the clarity you want right away?
- What has been the most helpful insight into end times prophecy for you?
- Deception will be a critical mark of the Antichrist. How are Christians deceived today? Share some examples.
- Read 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18. What do these verses say about the rapture of Christians? Do you believe we will be rapture with Christ before the Tribulation begins?
- Why do you think God will allow an event like the Tribulation to take place?
- What is your response to people who believe there are many ways to Heaven? What do verses like John 14:6 and Acts 4:12 say about that?
- As a believer in Jesus as Savior and Lord, you have the assurance of an eternal inheritance with God. How does this assurance affect the way you live today?
- Allow the Holy Spirit to guide you in a time of prayer. Begin by praising God for who He is and what He has done in your life. Praise Him for your salvation.
- Pray for courage, for your children to have Biblical convictions about cultural issues, for joy, and for strength. Also pray for perseverance, that in difficult times of stress, pain and suffering, God will sustain you.
Do you have the assurance of salvation? 1 John 5:13 says, “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.” If you do not, would you humble yourself before almighty God and pray to receive His Son, Jesus. Ask Him to come into your life and forgive your sins. Jesus is the only one who can save you of your sins and give you eternal life. Invite Him in to be your Savior and Lord. It will be the best decision you ever make.