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APPLICATION QUESTIONS: How will the future world-dominating leader act towards God and God's people? What is the answer to the question in Daniel 12:6, "How long shall it be till the end of these wonders?" What is the "time of the end" in Daniel's final vision (Daniel 10-12)? How was Daniel instructed to live after receiving the vision of the end? How should you live in a similar way?

What role did angels play in answering Daniel's prayer? What are angels according to Hebrews 1:14 and how do they operate according to God's will? Daniel 11:32 predicts, "The people who know their God shall stand firm and take action." What does this mean for Christians who live by conviction today? What area of your life requires the most perseverance? What future promises about God's Kingdom and...

Application Questions: Do you pray before big decisions? How has prayer shaped your life? Should a Christian pray for America like Daniel prayed for Israel? According to Daniel's prayer, what is repentance (Daniel 9:13)? How will repentance be visible to others? What is your view of Daniel's 70 Weeks (Daniel 9:24-27) and its significance to future events?

Sunday's Pastoral Prayer at Immanuel Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia.

👋🏾 Welcome to church online! Watching on Facebook? Say, "Hello" and let's meet others who are watching. 📖 Today's Message: Daniel's Vision of Two Beasts (Daniel 8:1-27) with Pastor Michael Wilburn 🤝 If you’re new to Immanuel, please take a moment to tell us about yourself through our online connect card. We would love to connect with you this week! » ibcrichmond.org/connect-card/ 📱You can als...

What an inspiring time of testimonies, baptisms, and prayer!

Application Questions: Who are the saints of the Most High referred to in Daniel 7? Should Daniel's dream be interpreted with historical meaning? If so, what historical kingdoms do the four beasts represent? What role do saints (believers) play in the kingdom of the Most High? Who is the "Ancient of Days" (vs. 13)? What will be his role in the kingdom? When will his kingdom come?

APPLICATION QUESTIONS What similarities and difference between Daniel and the king do you notice in the story? Who has true authority? Where does true authority come from? Why did the king call for the dinnerware from Jerusalem? Was it a functional or symbolic gesture? How are humility and honor interconnected in Daniel 5:22-23? What steps should you take to express both humility and honor to God?...

Application Questions: Interpret Nebuchadnezzar's dream. What benefits would a regular citizen have in Babylon under the king's reign? What principles found in Daniel 4:27 apply to government today? What similar legislation can a Christian support on a city, state, and federal level? How did God humble the king of Babylon? What did Nebuchadnezzar lose? What distinguishes humanity from animals? Did...

Application Questions: Does God speak through dreams today? If so, will God reveal anything different from his Word? Why did Daniel say, "Do not destroy the wise men of Babylon" (Daniel 2:24)? Wouldn't political reprisal be warranted? How does Daniel's action change the way you see politics? What does the story of Daniel's interpretation of the king's image teach you about prayer? Read Daniel 2:44...

Application Questions: Who were the "magicians and enchanters" in Babylon? What was their responsibility to the king? What does the story teach you about education and learning? What principles apply to how you personally learn and grow? How important is excellence for a Christian living in a secular culture? When are you evaluated at work, school, etc.? How does Daniel's example help you prepare...

Application Questions: What was wrong with the king's meat and wine? What applications can be made to the Christian life? How important is diet and physical health to the Christian life? How does Daniel's vegan died inform your answer? Does God care about your physical appearance? Is physical appearance, dress, style, etc. a moral and spiritual issue in your circumstance? What modern moral dilemma...

APPLICATION QUESTIONS: What role did God play in Daniel's exile? How does the answer inform your life as an exile? Why was Daniel (and his three friends) given a new name? What did the new name signify? In what ways do you feel like a foreigner in this culture? How does that affect Christianity? What pressure does the culture put on your Christian worldview? What does it costs you to resist secula...

APPLICATION QUESTIONS: How important is face-to-face friendship to the Christian life? How has the 2020 COVID pandemic changed your perspective on 'togetherness'? Do you keep up with friends? What friend needs to hear from you in the new year? What makes a good friendship? Does your friendship matter to others? Since the book of Titus is all about good works, what new good work has God called you...

Application Questions: Can you pinpoint a good work that others receive as excellent and profitable? What is your unique gift? How does speech or silence help you do the good works described in Titus 32:8-11? What type of unprofitable and worthless speech are Christians called to avoid? Do you know a person who creates division? Have you warned them? Do you avoid them?

What are some things in your life that may be trying to steal your joy this Christmas? What can you do to keep that from happening? The darkness in Isaiah 9 was displaced by a "great light." Knowing that Jesus declared you to be lights in the world, how might you impact people around you this Christmas season? How does the fact that Jesus was both God and man bring us joy, especially when we are i...

Application Questions: If the Gospel makes all the difference, then how different should believers be from the unbelieving culture? How do good works reflect and promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Are good works essential to the Gospel? Of the negative traits listed in Titus 3:3, name one that is particularly obstinate for Christians to avoid. Why is this the case? What is a Christian attitude to...

Application Questions: 1. What does it look like for you to bow before the authority of God? Does this passage imply that we never submit ourselves to the authority of men? 2. How can we have faith in the sovereignty of God while at the same time recognizing he might not intervene in our suffering? 3. Who are you in this story? Are you Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego or are you King Nebuchadnezzar...

Application Questions: Define grace as an action. Where does grace originate? How does salvation progressively transform how you think and act? What is the blessed hope according to Titus 2:13? What are Christians called to do with the blessed hope? What does it mean to be “zealous”? Is it a good thing? How does zeal affect good works?

Should people see your good works? Should you hide your good works? Who observes you modeling good works? What life-stage category(s) in Titus 2:1-10 define you? What specific good work do you need and should you give? Does the Bible condone slavery in Titus 2:9? Are there differences between slavery in the Bible and slavery in the American experience? How are good works connected to doctrine (tea...

Application Questions: What are the character qualities of true spiritual leaders? Does personal character matter in leadership? If so, how? What are the qualities of a false spiritual leader? How can you spot them in the church? Who protects the church from false spiritual leaders? How is the church protected according to Titus? If you follow a good leader, what avenues for good works will it ope...

APPLICATION QUESTIONS What promise has God made according to Titus 1:2? How and when will God fulfill his promise? What good works can be done in application of today’s sermon (Titus 1:1-3)? What is God’s purpose in preaching? Why not simply distribute or read the Bible? How does this passage help you understand the relationship between knowing the truth and living a godly life?

APPLICATION QUESTIONS: If someone who does not know you watched your life for a week, would they say, "Wow, that person is eager to do what is good"? What is the main responsibility of an elder in the local church? Why must an elder be blameless? What does it mean to be blameless? Define good works according to Titus. What good work has God called you to do?

Why does The Apostles’ Creed end with “amen”? When do you say “amen”? What does it mean? Overall, what is your biggest takeaway from learning The Apostles’ Creed? What is the value of a theological statement like a Creed in the life of a local church?