Download Lesson: 1.31.16 Class Notes – Dan 11.20-45, 12

LOOK:

One of the ways we serve Christ is by sharing His good news with others. Whether the Tribulation occurs in our lifetime or not, we want to take as many people with us to heaven! That means talking to our colleagues, our family members, friends, or whoever. If you’re into sports, then look at it like a competition with the Enemy. If we play offense and start sharing the gospel more freely, we hope to wear down our opponent. But we need to run the ball more. For Christ’s sake, let’s do that!

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Download Lesson: 1.24.16 Class Notes – Dan 11.2-20

Download Handout: 1.24.16 Rulers Prophesied in Dan 11 HO

LOOK:

When God created the universe, He knew exactly what human history was going to look like because He’s sovereignly allowed it. He knows who the rulers/leaders are at any given moment and time. He knows who honors Him and who doesn’t. Those who don’t honor God fall. He’s already told us that we are victorious in Jesus, and now our job is to continue to be a faithful follower trusting His leadership.

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Download Lesson: 1.17.16 Class Notes – Dan 10-11.1

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Spiritual warfare is alive and well, and it’s one of the reasons Paul goes to great length to tell us how to protect ourselves with the “full spiritual armor of God!” We have angels on earth and in the heavenly realms who are for us and who take on battles on our behalf. We are created for a purpose, so remember that Satan has no ability to thwart God’s future for each of us. Keep the faith and continue to trust Him fully for what He has in store ahead.

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Download Lesson: 1.10.16 Class Notes – Dan 9.20-27

Download New American Commentary (4 views on the 70 “sevens”): 1.10.16 New American Commentary on Four Views of Daniel’s Seventy Sevens Prophecy

LOOK:

God revealed the future of His chosen people in a vision to Daniel that is affirmed by Jesus in Matt 24:15. There will be an Antichrist who will appear during the Tribulation that will last seven years. All believers will be raptured by Christ so that we are protected from living during those seven years.

Do you have a saving relationship with Jesus? That’s what will matter if the Rapture occurs in our lifetime. In the meantime, we are called to share the good news of Jesus Christ with as many people as possible.

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Download Lesson: 1.3.16 Class Notes – Daniel 9.1-19

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We learned the ELEMENTS of prayer: Confession (individual and corporate), Praise, Quoting Scripture, Petition, Humility, and Glorifying God. But we also learned that when we submit to the Lord with humility and confess our sins, fast, and come with genuine repentance, He is more than willing to answer. Here are some reflection questions to ponder as you leave today:

Q: When would you “go all out” with a prayer like Daniel’s, preceded by fasting and repentance?

Q: Do we follow Daniel’s lead if we only yelled at your kids? Wouldn’t that be over the top?

Q: Do you go to prayer with a high level of expectancy that He will answer you?

Ask the Lord to show you what your next step is to grow in your prayer life. He will answer!!

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Download Lesson: 12.27.15 Class Notes – Daniel 8

LOOK:

I suggested at the beginning of class that all of us can make a significant impact in our world today by doing the Lord’s business with the power He’s distributed to us. Given that we live in a world with rulers in other countries who are power-hungry and want to benefit themselves at the expense of others, what are ways that we can be intentional and use the authority Jesus has given us and the POWER He has given to “go about the King’s business” just like Daniel?

Ideas:

• Prayer
• Share the gospel to give people hope
• Serve others
• Show compassion to those who are hurting

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Download Lesson: 12.20.15 Class Notes – Dan 7

LOOK:

I challenge you to evaluate how confident you are in God’s sovereignty, especially during a chapter of history where evil is running rampant. Do you believe you can trust fully in His sovereignty such that you don’t live in fear? Do you believe that your place in history is to point people to Jesus so their hearts can rest? We have a wonderful opportunity to be His light in the midst of spiritual darkness, so let’s do our part!

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Download Lesson: 12.13.15 Class Notes Daniel 6

LOOK:

We just identified the TRUTHS about God. Is there a particular truth that strikes you as more meaningful given what is going on your life these days? If so, maybe the Lord is trying to encourage you to focus on it because He knows what your spiritual needs are as we processed this lesson. In the meantime, I encourage each of us to praise God by celebrating the TRUTHS that were revealed about Him in today’s passage.

Close with X-REF: Ps 146:1-6

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Download Lesson: 12.6.15 Class Notes – Daniel 5

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For today’s lesson, I steered away from the word “mentor” because too many of us start to disqualify ourselves in our heads and discount our ability to pour the love of God into others and help them find their way through prayer, bible study, worship and fellowship. However, all of us can be a spiritual guide by pointing people in the right direction. We can all spiritually guide people to help them move closer to Christ.

Challenge: Let’s not discount our impact on the lives around us, especially to those who are spiritually lost. I want us to pray that the Lord increase our spiritual awareness and sensitivity to recognize the opportunities He’s given us. Let’s be available and accessible. Let’s trust the work of the Holy Spirit to give us the words we need to share. God has placed them in our circles of influence to point them to Christ, so let’s do that and give God the praise and glory for the supernatural work He will do through us. Are you up for that?!!

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Download Lesson: 11.22.15 Class Notes – Dan 4

LOOK:

The best way we can avoid the pitfalls of becoming prideful is to acknowledge what we know to be true about God:

• God’s kingdom is eternal.
• God’s dominion endures for many generations
• God is the Most High God who is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and gives them to anyone he wishes and sets over them the lowliest of men.
• God does as He pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth.
• God is the king of heaven.
• Everything God does is right and all His ways are just.
• God is able to humble those who walk in pride.

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