Grow Where You’re Planted

What was your favorite part of the Christmas season?

If you could live in any historical or cultural setting, which one would you choose and why?

Study

Daniel 1:1-15

What stands out to you about how Daniel and his friends responded to being taken into Babylon?

How did Daniel and his friends demonstrate their faith while living in a foreign culture?

How do you think Daniel balanced respecting Babylonian authorities while remaining faithful to God?

What lessons can we learn from the way Daniel requested a dietary test instead of outright rebellion?

How did God honor Daniel’s faithfulness, and what does that teach us about living counter-culturally?

In what areas of your life do you feel the most pressure to conform to cultural norms?

How can we engage with the culture around us without compromising our beliefs?

What does it mean to “shine your light” in a culture that may not share your values?

How can we prepare ahead of time to avoid compromising our faith when faced with difficult decisions?

What spiritual disciplines can help you stay rooted in God’s purpose for your life?