Where Is God?
June 2, 2024
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4. Make your
5. God is in the midst of our
6. 6 Steps to
Recognize and define the problem
Accept the fact that God is with you in the midst of the problem.
Go to God in prayer
Seek others to pray with you.
“Plead for mercy from God.”
Always end by thanking God no matter what the outcome.
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8. God is in the midst of your
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Taking It Further to Help You THRIVE…
- Looking back at your notes from this week’s teaching, was there anything that particularly caught your attention, challenged, or confused you?
2. Discuss some similarities between our culture and the culture of Babylon during Daniel’s exile. What are some things in our culture that might hinder us from following God? Have you ever taken a stand for your faith that went against the culture or the people you were with? If yes, what was the circumstance? (1 john 2:15-17, Romans 2:12, John 16:33, James 4:4, 1 Timothy 6:7-8, 1 John 5:4)
3. When we speak about God being in our midst (all around us), what does that mean to you? Do you have trouble believing that? If yes, explain? Have you ever tried to hide from God? If yes, explain. (Jeremiah 23:23-24, Proverbs 15:3, Hebrews 4:13, Luke 8:17)
4. How did God help Daniel and his friends solve problems? Do you believe that God has helped you through a problem in the past? If yes, how did He help you? (Psalm 46:1-3, Philippians 4:5-7, Romans 8:28-32, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Thessalonians 3:16)
5. How did Daniel and his friends respond to God’s presence in their lives? How do you respond to God’s presence in your life? (Psalm 106:12, 2 Chronicles 15:1-8, Hebrews 12:7-11, John 4:24, Philippians 2:12-15, John 6:29, 1 John 5:3, John 14:15)
6. Nebuchadnezzar clearly acknowledged God at the end of chapter’s one through three, and when Daniel interpreted Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream in chapter four, Nebuchadnezzar seemed to understand. Why then do you think Nebuchadnezzar still committed the sin of pride? In the end, Nebuchadnezzar again returned to God recognizing God as the “Blessed Most High” whose dominion is everlasting and kingdom endures forever. Can you relate to Nebuchadnezzar’s story? How? (Hebrews 10:26-27, Colossians 2:20, Romans 7:14-25)