Debra Grant

Q2. (Daniel9:3-4a) What is Daniel's demeanor as he prays? How does he prepare? Why is this so important in this case? In what ways might you and I prepare for intercession? Daniel believes God's promises for a return, he begins to pray in earnest for his people, that God would forgive their sin and enable this restoration to take place.Daniel's prayer was no casual thing, but a firm heart's resolve to seek God for his people until an answer came. 2.The seriousness of the prayer is expressed by the phrase, "in fasting, and in sackcloth and ashes." 3.It was necessary for God to know that he was serious about getting an answer for his people. 4.We can repent,fast, pray, and read some scriptures in the bible pertaining to our situation.

Q1. (Daniel 9:1-2) What encourages Daniel to seek God for the forgiveness and restoration of Israel to its homeland? What practice on Daniel's part leads him to pray? 1. Daniel realizes that this 70 years is just about completed, that the prophecy is just about to be fulfilled. That was received from Jeremiah. 2. Daniel confessed his own sin when he prayed for the nation and pleaded that God would reveal his will.

Q3. (Daniel 7:18, 22, 27) Three times the angel assures Daniel that "the saints of the Most High" will ultimately receive the kingdom and possess it forever (Daniel 7:18, 22, and 27). In what circumstances is this truth most precious to God's people? Though there may have been partial fulfillments, when do you expect the ultimate fulfillment? This will be after the rapture, Jesus comes to get his saints. 2. Yes, at that time I do.

Q2. (Daniel 7:13-14) How do these verses describe "one like a son of man"? What makes us think he is a divine figure? What authority and glory does he receive? Why do you think Jesus called himself "the Son of Man"? These and other scriptures describe "one like a son of man?" 13 I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. 14 And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed. 2.By taking the title "Son of Man," Jesus is saying, "I am the Son of Man spoken of in Daniel's prophecy!" And he confirms this in his trial before the Sanhedrin (Matthew 26:64). Matthew 26:64 Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.3. He was described as being devine, soverign, Ancient of days, having an everlasting dominion, and having glory.Just before his ascension, Jesus told his disciples: "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 4. These are some scriptures and there are others that let us know Jesus called himself the son of man.The Son of Man came from heaven. "No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven -- the Son of Man." (John 3:12-13) "When [Judas] was gone, Jesus said, 'Now is the Son of Man glorified and God is glorified in him. If God is glorified in him, God will glorify the Son in himself, and will glorify him at once.'" (John 13:31-32) "When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am [the one I claim to be] and that I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me." (John 8:28)

Q1. (Daniel 7:1-2) What is the relationship of the Ancient of Days (God) to various beastly nations that rage against each other and against him and his people? What happens to these beast-nations? Why is it sometimes so difficult to believe that God is in charge of the world we live in? Now Daniel sees a vision of God in his heavenly courtroom. God is in control, and far above the beasts and powers of the earth and sea. “The other beasts had been stripped of their authority, but were allowed to live for a period of time." "But the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet.... The two of them were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur." 3. There is so much sin and disobedience in the world.People rather serve Satan than God.

Q5. (Daniel 4:34-35) What does Nebuchadnezzar's confession tell us about God? Have you ever given a public testimony of what you have learned about God through your trials? What might your testimony sound like? 1. His dominion is an eternal dominion; his kingdom endures from generation to generation. All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand or say to him: 'What have you done?'" (4:34-35) 2.Yes 3. My son was getting out of prison and did not have anywhere to stay in Texas. He had to live where he got in trouble at. I live in Louisiana. His ex-wife’s cousin let him stay with her and just pay one bill. She helped him all she could and was nice to him. Thank God he had a place to stay.

1. The king refuses to believe that God has all authority and acts as if nothing will happen to him. He continuously accepts attention from others. He has pride: Pride in his achievements -- the self-made man complex. "Is not this the great Babylon I have built as the royal residence, by my mighty power and for the glory of my majesty?" (4:30) · Pride in his terrible power, that everyone feared him, and didn't dare to challenge him (5:19a). This isolated him from truth, and made him more vulnerable to believe that whatever he thought was right. · Pride in his absolute authority to condemn and execute, to promote, and to humble at his own whim (5:19b). · Pride that hardens his heart (5:20a). Pride distorts our perception of reality. 2. It will if I let it show up in my clothes and looking extra, extra nice. 3. Letting the devil fool you as if your pride is nothing and that you have humility when you do not.

Q3. (Daniel 4:27) What must Nebuchadnezzar do to demonstrate that he renounces and repents of his sins? What must you do demonstrate that you repent of your sins? For us, what does it mean to be kind to the poor? That was certainly within Nebuchadnezzar's ability to accomplish. Is it within your ability? In what way can God's decrees be conditional? 1. He must renounce his sins by doing what is right, and his wickedness by being kind to the oppressed. 2. I must do the same thing and read my bible faithfully, repent everyday, pray continuously, and express love to all. 3. We must expressly love by helping others, witnessing to them in a respectful way, and giving our last if it comes to that. Let them see us living the life of God. 4. It is within my ability to let my light shine and not make it shine. I will be humble and not have pride to gain attention. 5. God decree can be conditional when he have mercy and grace on us.

Q2. (Daniel 4:23-26) What does it mean to "acknowledge that Heaven rules"? In what ways is this hard for a king? In what ways is this hard for us? How do we sometimes by our actions that God is in charge of all? 1. To acknowledge the truth is that God is the one who lifts people up and puts them down, who "gives [the kingdoms of men]to anyone he wishes.” 2. It is hard for a king when a he has to lower himself, put down pride, and understand that it is not about him, but about God. 3. It is hard for us when we realize we will not be the center of attention and perhaps not use what we have to gain the attention of others. It is hard for us to drop our pride and become humble. 4. When we think about ourselves and not God, we forget he is in charge. We mess up when God is not first in our lives.

Q1. (Daniel 4:10-20) Is Daniel actually afraid to interpret Nebuchadnezzar's dream? Why? Why are we afraid to say the hard things that must be said to help our brothers and sisters? What can we do about it? 1. Yes 2. Daniel was perplexed because he wished the dream did not apply to Nebuchadnezzar. 3. We do not want to hurt them. They might want to hurt us. 4. We can pray and ask God to give us strength.

Q7. (Daniel 6:21-23) How does Daniel use his experience in the lions' den to testify about God? What might have happened if, in his response to the king, Daniel had focused on the injustice done to him? What experience in your life might you use as a testimony of God's mercy to you? 1. He made it plain to the king about what had happened and witness to him through his testimony. Danie said, ”My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you,O king.” 2. He probably would not have been humble and let his attitude cause trouble. 3. When I was not saved he kept me, my mother and father, sister, and my two kids from getting hit by a train. He save me and sent his son to die on the cross for all so that we could have salvation.

Q6. (Daniel 6:10-11) How would you characterize Daniel's prayer practices? Which of these have you adopted? Which might help your prayers if you adopted them? 1. I think Daniel had good prayer practices, but that should not mean he is only limited to that time. We can pray anytime during the day or night. 2. Praying regularly, Praying giving thanks, praising, Praying seeking God's mercy, and Praying with bowed head. 3. Praying while kneeling, and the others such as: Praying regularly, Praying giving thanks, praising, Praying seeking God's mercy, and Praying with bowed head.

Q5. (Daniel 6:4) What do we learn about Daniel's character qualities as a government official from verse 4? How do such qualities reflect on Daniel's God? Does your employer or supervisor see those qualities in you? He is honest, diligent,and trustworthy. The people can see the qualities of Daniel as a light of God.They also saw that God has people who faithfully serve him. 3. Yes

Q4. (Daniel 3:28-30) How does Nebuchadnezzar sum up their faith and commitment? Are you willing to disobey a command or law to be faithful to God? Are you willing to lay down your life to be faithful to God? What might hold you back? The king rewards Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego with a promotion and decrees that no one is to say anything against their God. Yes Yes Actually nothing because I must be determined like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.I ask the Lord to please help me to stand.

Q3. (Daniel 3:19-27) What effect does their deliverance have on their government official colleagues? What effect does it have on the king? What kind of glory does God receive? They were hardly able to believe that the fire had absolutely no effect on them or their clothing. The king was amazed, he humbled down and gave sudden respect for the "servants of the Most High God." 3. He received the glory that Shadrachch, Meshach, and Abednego’s God was real and delivered them.

Q3. (Daniel 3:19-27) What effect does their deliverance have on their government official colleagues? What effect does it have on the king? What kind of glory does God receive? They were hardly able to believe that the fire had absolutely no effect on them or their clothing. The king was amazed, he humbled down and gave sudden respect for the "servants of the Most High God." 3. He received the glory that MeshaShadrachch and Abednego’s God was real and delivered them.

Q3. (Daniel 3:19-27) What effect does their deliverance have on their government official colleagues? What effect does it have on the king? What kind of glory does God receive? They were hardly able to believe that the fire had absolutely no effect on them or their clothing. The king was amazed, he humbled down and gave sudden respect for the "servants of the Most High God." 3. He received the glory that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego’s God was real and delivered them.

Q3. (Daniel 3:19-27) What effect does their deliverance have on their government official colleagues? What effect does it have on the king? What kind of glory does God receive? They were hardly able to believe that the fire had absolutely no effect on them or their clothing. The king was amazed, he humbled down and gave sudden respect for the "servants of the Most High God." 3. He received the glory that MeshaShadrachch and Abednego’s God was real and delivered them.

Q2. (Daniel 3:16-18) How do the Jews answer Nebuchadnezzar? What is their attitude? How do they witness about their God? Do they face death with resignation or defiance? Characterize their faith. And so they answer bluntly: God is able to save[79] us. But even if he doesn't, we refuse to bow down. They were determined not to bow down. They simply refused.They said their God is able to deliver them. 3. They were ready to face death if it came to that. They knew that God could deliver them even if he did not.They trusted their God.

Q1. (Daniel 3:8-15) Why do the Jews' fellow government officials report them to Nebuchadnezzar? Why is the king so angry? What is his motivation to have people bow to the statue? Because Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego would not bow down to the music. He is angry because everyone that heard the music was supposed to bow down and Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego did not bow down. 3. The king wanted to show that he had power. He felt as if everyone should obey because he was king.

Q3. (Daniel 2:44) What does verse 44 teach us about the kingdom that the God of heaven will set up? What kingdom is this? When does this kingdom come? How is this related to Mark 1:15? When will it destroy all other kingdoms? 1. It shall never be destroyed. 2. It is God’s kingdom. 3. God has shown the king what will take place in the future. 4. God will do away with the ability to sin and allow the people to serve him. 5. All other kingdoms will be destroyed at the end when Jesus comes back.

1. Daniel asked Arioch nicely to "Do not execute the wise men of Babylon. Take me to the king, and I will interpret his dream for him." Daniel did not take credit for knowing the interpretation of the dream. 2. Daniel told the king he got his information from God and he let the king know what God could do. He was being a witness to the king of what God could do. Daniel gives God the praise. 3. We should not try to exalt ourselves because God will exalt us in due time. God will resist the proud.

1.So that Daniel and his fellows would not perish with the rest of ``the wise men of Babylon. 2.Yes, it is important.Yes,because the bible says where there are two or three gathered together in my name, there I am also. 3.We can implement intercessory prayer in our churches by: Intercessory prayer warriors praying and agreeing on the situation, praying in the church services together and at home.

Hello! My name is Debra Grant. I am from DeRidder, LA. This is my first time taking this lesson with Joyful Heart.

The food probably was not clean and maybe he did not want to rely on the King for anything. Daniel did not want to lean toward accepting the King's gifts or favors because it would be harder to resist temptation. It tells me that Daniel had his mind made up to obey God only. That is what Christians do.