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Daniel 11 prophecies hundreds of years of war between the Seleucid and Ptolemy dynasties. Israel was caught between a rock and a hard place, with the King of the North (Seleucids) on one side and the King of the South (Ptolemies) on the other. God told them what to expect so that their faith could remain strong even in times of trial.  When we face trials today, we can also remember that God contr...

Daniel 10 gives an amazing behind-the-scenes look into the spiritual realm. There are some key clues in this passage which show us how Satanic forces seek to influence the world, culture, governments, and politics. At the same time, it shows us how God opposes the forces of Satan to accomplish His perfect purposes. Gaining insight into the spiritual can help us be victorious as we resist evil forc...

Daniel 9:20-27 records some of the most detailed prophesies in the entire Bible, accurately predicting the timeline for world history. The seventy weeks of Daniel are one of the most studied (and most controversial) Scriptures in the Bible. Where do we fit into this prophesy? Are we near the end? What are the practical applications for us today? Join in our Bible study of Daniel 9:20-27 to find ou...

Daniel 9 records one of the most beautiful prayer's of confession in the Bible. This prayer is both theologically rich and very practical. A careful study of Daniel's prayer can help you grow in your own walk with God. Daniel 9:1-19 Bible study companions questions available on our website - https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bible-study/daniel-studies/daniel-9-1-19/ Study and Obey Podca...

Daniel 8 Bible study on the goat and the ram. Join us to discover how this enigmatic passage applies to our lives today. Daniel 8 Bible study companions questions available on our website - https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bible-study/daniel-studies/daniel-8/ Daniel Bible Study guide E-book - https://studyandobey.com/product/daniel-bible-study-guide/ 800+ practical and free Bible studies - https...

Daniel 7 begins a transition in the book from the narrative account of Daniel's life in Babylon to a record of the dreams and visions God gave him. These can be challenging and complex.  For many years, I shied away from the second half of Daniel because of its difficulty level. And I wrongly assumed it wasn't very practical.  After taking the time to study it now, I am glad I did! The m...

Daniel 6 is one of the most famous Sunday School stories in the Bible. It is one of the first stories we teach our kids. But Daniel 6 is filled with lessons for adults.  His enemies desperately tried to find any dirt they could on him. But in the end the only "problem" they could dig out was that he prayed too much. They then convinced the king to pass one of the most bizarre laws ever e...

Daniel 5 Bible study covers the events of the last night of the Babylonian empire, before its defeat at the hands of the Persians. Daniel is now an old man and seasoned after many decades of service to Babylonians kings.  However, the new king is not a fan. He only turns to Daniel for help in interpreting the handwriting on the wall as a last resort. Daniel never misses an opportunity to be a test...

A major theme in the book of Daniel is God's interaction with King Nebuchadnezzar, who features heavily in each of the first 4 chapters. The king rules over a great empire and it is has gone to its head. God repeatedly teaches him lessons in humility, but Nebuchadnezzar has not yet learned them. The bad news for the ruler is that pride goes before the fall and he is going to have a great fall...

Daniel 3:16-30 Bible study reveals the exciting conclusion of this two-part study on Daniel's friends and the fiery furnace. These young men are taken before the king to explain their refusal to worship the idol. And they are given a second chance. The choices are conform or die. Their boldness and faith are an amazing testimony that it is possible to put God first and stand up to the pressur...

Daniel 3:1-15 Bible study continues to look at the life of the Jewish exiles in Babylon. Things are getting worse. Now all the officials in the entire kingdom are being forced to bow to a newly minted idol, showcasing Nebuchadnezzar's power and glory. The massive crowds are commanded to worship the idol at the signal. There is nowhere to hide, nowhere to run. When all of the others kneel down...

The last passage ended with Daniel praying in his home for help while the king was threatening to kill him and all the other wise men in the city. In Daniel 2:19-49, we see God's answer to prayer. He has a message for Nebuchadnezzar, teaching him that God alone is sovereign and on the highest throne. His kingdom alone endures forever. The Lord wants Nebuchadnezzar to learn humility. And He ha...

This Bible study on Daniel 2 looks at Nebuchadnezzar's dream of the statue and Daniel's interpretation. The wise men had no answer and the king was tired of their games. In a rage, he commanded that all of these wise court counselors be gathered up and executed unless they could tell him the dream and its interpretation. How did Daniel react when he heard this news? What did he tell the...

Daniel 1 Bible study is the first in our new series on the book of Daniel and sets the stage for the rest of the book. Daniel and some other Jewish youths are forcefully exiled to a far away land. Once there, they face tremendous pressure to conform to the culture of their conquerors. It is a dark land and they are immediately faced with a challenging test. How will these youth respond to the temp...

Philippians 4:10-23 Bible study looks at Paul's communication with the Philippians on giving. They were one of the only churches in this time period to help Paul financially. Paul shares with them principles for giving as well as examples from his personal life on how to be content in every situation.  From this Bible study you can learn about the importance of generosity, supporting kingdom...

Only a few people in the Bible are described as walking with God. But what does it mean to walk with God? This message was originally shared with Guangzhou International Christian Fellowship and looks at what we can learn from the life of Noah about what it means to walk with God. We hope that this message will also encourage you in your walk with Him. You can find more of our Bible studies at stu...

Philippians 4:1-9 Bible study looks at the importance of unity, prayer, and the thought life for the believer. Our sin causes spiritual entropy as the natural tendency is for disunity and conflict.  Maintaining unity in the church can be hard work. We have different backgrounds, experiences, personalities, and opinions. That is a challenge. But it is also beautiful to see so many different parts w...

Philippians 3:1-11 Bible study looks at a practical passage where Paul goes through and discusses his worldly achievements and status and how he views those things through the light of the gospel. Christians are often viewed as weak or having a lack of confidence. And in modern culture, assertiveness is viewed as a strength. But are Christians weak? Do we have confidence? Or does that confidence j...

Philippians 2:12-30 Bible study looks at the most important question you will ever ask, "Am I saved?"  In this passage believers are to "work out" their salvation with "fear and trembling." How do you do that? And why is it important? Find the answers to these questions and more in this verse-by-verse study of Philippians 2. This Bible study also looks at many practic...

Philippians 3:12-20 Bible study looks at Paul's instructions on forgetting what is behind and pressing on toward what is ahead. In some ways, believers should have short-term memories. We should forget our successes so that we do not become prideful. And we should forget our mistakes so that we do not live in the past and stay down.  Are you living in the past? Were you successful yesterday?...

Philippians 2:1-11 Bible study covers one of the most powerful passages in the Bible. A Christian is a follower of Christ. That means we are to act the same way He did. But how did He act? What was His character like? And how does following Christ impact our day-to-day lives? Those are some of the questions this study will cover. In addition to the doctrine of the incarnation, we will learn practi...

Philippians is a book filled with practical points on Christian living. Many of these practical applications on Christian living come directly from the life of Paul. He shares many of his own experiences with the Philippians as well as what God is doing in the middle of these experiences, and how God is using them in His life and for the kingdom. The church was doing very well so apparently didn’t...

We are excited to launch a new Bible study on the book of Philippians. This study will help you not only understand the meaning of the book, but also how it applies to our lives today. The first study covers Philippians 1:1-18. In this Scripture, we see a glimpse into Paul's rich prayers for the believers. We also get a behind-the-scenes look into Paul's own feelings and struggles as he...

The last passage in Revelation contains final reminders, warnings, and promises from Jesus. He promises to come soon.  What does that have to do with us? How should the knowledge of Jesus' return effect our lives today? Do you live differently knowing He is coming? This Bible study on Revelation 22:8-21 looks at these questions. We also examine the titles used for Jesus in this chapter includ...

Revelation 22:1-7 is a beautiful description of what God is store for His children. It doesn't answer all of our questions about heaven (or even close). But He does tell us what we need to know. And when we look carefully, we can learn many details. For example, is heaven boring? Will we do the same thing every day? In this study you will discover some clues to these questions and more. Revel...