Chelten - a church of hope Chelten - a church of hope

Discussion Questions As you pray about decisions you face, are you more desirous of God giving you wisdom so you can make the decision or of God's showing you which decision to make? Why do you think this is? What is your reaction to the idea that you don't have to find God's will for your life where God's will refers to a specific prescribed path that you must discover so you can obey When it comes to decision making, we tend to err on the side of presumptuousness or paralysis. Which are you more inclined to and how might this teaching help correct that?

Do you ever grow impatient waiting for Christ’s return? To what area of faithfulness is God calling you as you wait? How can you grow to rest in the person of Jesus when you don’t know the details of his plans? What hope does the promise of future resurrection bring you now? And where do you see glimmers of it today?

Discussion Questions How can we discern when to focus on detailed understanding versus the broader message in biblical texts? Discuss examples from history or current events that show the cyclical nature of kingdoms rising and falling, both on a broader scale and personally. Why is it challenging to see evil prosper when we yearn for good to prevail? How can we maintain our sense of justice and hope in our personal lives during these times?

Discussion Questions How does knowing you are loved by God change your perspective during uncertain times? Reflect on a time you faced a conflict with deeper spiritual implications. How did you respond, what was the outcome, and why is awareness of these spiritual battles important for Christians? Discuss how understanding God’s sovereignty over history, as demonstrated through prophecies in Daniel, can provide comfort during current global or personal crises.

Discussion Questions How does knowing that God deeply loves you motivate you to pray? When prophecy about the future confuses you, how can you have hope in God’s promises? How should you react when you hold beliefs about the Bible that other Christians see differently?

Discussion Questions • • • Have you experienced someone interceding in prayer for you, and if so, how did it affect your situation or your heart regarding the circumstances you were facing? Daniel's prayer was deeply rooted in the promises and character of God as revealed in Scripture. How can we more effectively incorporate Scripture into our own prayer lives? How does interceding for broader communal or societal issues challenge or change us personally?