Focus Scripture:

“The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.” —Zephaniah 3:17 (ESV)

Bible Engagement: Week 22, Divided Kingdom

Book of Daniel
Author: prophet Daniel
Audience: Israelite exiles in captivity in Babylon
Genre: Hebrew and Aramaic poetry
When: around 530 B.C., about events from 605-530 B.C.
Why: future prophecies for exiles in Babylon, emphasizing God’s kingdom

Tier 1: Daniel 1 The Exile
Tier 2: Jeremiah 20; Daniel 1; Jeremiah 25 and 36
Tier 3: Jeremiah 20; Daniel 1; Jeremiah 25; 36; 45-46

Tier 1 Questions

1. How did Daniel enter into the service of King Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon?
   

• What were Daniel and his friends’ attitude?

Tiers 2-3 Questions

1. In Jeremiah 20, we hear his complaint that God deceived or misled him.
   • Why do you think he felt misled?
   
   
   • How did Jeremiah’s attitude change?
   

2. How did Daniel enter into the service of King Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon?
   

• What were Daniel and his friends’ attitude?

Application

1. Today, we saw that even when we serve the Lord, we will face trials and suffer. How can you adopt the same attitude towards God as these prophets?