Maadi Women's Bible Study

1. The Seedbed of Scripture (Genesis 1-11 Overview)

Genesis 1-11 contains many, if not most, of the major themes that flourish through out the rest of Scripture.

Today we look at Gen 1:1

10. Book of Daniel in the Days of Covid (ch 9 Part two0

9. Book of Daniel in the Days of Covid (ch.9)

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Daniel 9 Podcast

 

Worship:

Sovereign Over Us

Ancient of Days

Questions

1. How can looking in the Scriptures broaden our prayer lives

2. Are there ways Daniel seems to understand God that we wish we could share? What are they, and why would we want to share them?

3. What do you think is the value of corporate repentance?

4. How can we follow Daniel’s example and pray corporate prayers of repentance?

    

8. Book of Daniel in the Days of Covid (ch.8)

Questions

1. With all that is going on in the world today, we can have a tendency to think things are bad for the church and for God's truth. How does this chapter challenge that idea?

2. Daniel's closing statement "Then I rose and went about the king's business," tells us that Daniel was alarmed but continued to do what God was calling him to do. How does this speak to you in your life? What ways are you having to press onward in the midst of difficult circumstances?

7. Book of Daniel in the Days of Covid (ch.6 Creating Your Spiritual Rhythm)

QUESTIONS:

1. Perhaps the greatest compliment that you could receive would be for someone to look at you and say to themselves, “The only way I can explain her is by saying the Spirit of the Living God must live inside her.” Who do you know (or knew) that has developed such a personal connection with God that it seems to shine through in everything they do and say?
2. Do you have elements of a spiritual rhythm in place in your life? How have you seen these practices shape you? 
3. Are your ways of connecting with God (your trellis) more of a gift or duty right now? Explain. If more duty how can you adjust it so it is more of a gift, that you look forward to rather than a burden you must bear?
4. Among our usual prayer requests, let’s pray for God’s leading as we develop a “trellis,” a rhythm of practices such as the Sabbath, exercise, prayer, Bible reading, small group community, etc.

6. Book of Daniel in the Days of Covid (ch. 5- How Will You Respond?)

Notes and Questions

1. We often use a phrase that is taken from this story when we say  “The handwriting was on the wall?” Can you think of an example in your own life where “the handwriting was on the wall” did you/they listen to the handwriting or fail to heed it and learn a lesson the hard way?
2. Is there a gospel element to this story?
3. The Bible clearly speaks of the fact that we will be weighed and judged according to the works we have done. How seriously do you consider this future judgement? 

5. Book of Daniel in the Days of Covid (ch.4 )

Questions & Notes:

1. Vs. 8 King Nebuchadnezzar identifies that there is something unique and spiritual in Daniel (spirit of the holy gods) but resists clearly calling it what it is. Are you in a relationship/contact with anyone who might see you this way?

 

2. Have you ever been in this position to speak a difficult truth to someone in power: a boss, advisor, even a friend? How does Daniel's example help or encourage you?

 

3. Do you consider yourself a proud person? Just answer yes or now and save the discussion for the next question.

 

4. Nebuchadnezzar obviously had a massive pride issue but underlying it were common themes we all struggle with that are forms of pride and arrogance such as self sufficiency, control and not acknowledging or seeing God's involvement. Where/how can you see this in your own life? How might you address it?

 

5. Sometimes we gain fresh insight into God's character and ways as we wrestle with a hard aspect of God's truth. What is the hardest thing about this chapter for you to accept?

 

6. What does that hard lesson teach you about how God works in our lives to bring us to Christlikeness?

4. Book of Daniel in the Days of Covid (ch.3 Fiery Furnace)

                                                    Questions 

1. What would be the equivalent of being called together to worship a 90 foot statue in our world today?
2. Is there a situation in your life you desperately wanted God to intervene before it happened, but He allowed you to go through it anyway? How do you reflect on that today?
3. Discuss this quote of Dr. Iain Provan  “They (SMA) have tested and come to see that God’s way IS good because it IS good, not just because God says it is good. The Bible urges us to live a virtuous life not simply in conformity to commandment, but as a life lived in conformity to reality. Righteousness is being in harmony with the way things actually are.”
4. When we see God do amazing things what is our response? How do we move beyond just the emotions of the moment to real life altering change?

3. Book of Daniel in the Days of Covid (ch.2- Interpretation of Dream)

Questions

1. Share a story of a time when you found yourself in a position and it was clear that you were not in control of how things moved forward.
2. Daniel’s experience into exile was sudden and dramatic. He and his friends were clearly exiles. Do you believe you are currently living and working, in some ways, as an exile? Explain.
3. In the end, Daniel became more than an exile. He lived as a citizen in the Kingdom of God. How do you think he arrived at this understanding of himself, and what do you think helped him live out this calling?

 

 

There is no doubt who is in control of history and that it is heading to one unalterable conclusion - the return of Jesus and the establishment of the Kingdom of Heaven. Take some time together to pray that we would not lose hope or focus on this outcome. Also, pray for wisdom to know when to step forward and speak up and when to live a life that shouts Jesus’s love to those around you.

2. Book of Daniel in the Days of Covid (1&2 Kingdoms in Conflict)