WISDOM IN THE END
Introduction What marks a person as the truly wise? The Truly Wise … A. FOLLOW GOD IN A CONFUSED WORLD (11:33; 12:3; 1:4, 17) B. LEAD OTHERS TO GOD IN A TROUBLED WORLD (12:10; 9:22; 11:33a; 12:3) C. STAY FAITHFUL TO GOD IN A DANGEROUS WORLD (11:33–34; 123:2–3) Conclusion Reflection Questions 1. What struck you […]
ACTING IN LOVE TOGETHER
Introduction Acting in love together is possible for us if we: A. SEE AS THE LORD SEES (vv.30-34) B. DO AS THE LORD SAYS (vv.35-44) Conclusion Reflection Questions1. How can I see the needs of my surrounding community with compassion?2. What action can I take this year-end to meet some of those needs? Next Week’s Topic: Daniel […]
KINGDOM REIMAGINED
Introduction A review of the past Sundays: Overview of Daniel 10-12, thematic studies on spiritual warfare, “History His Timing”. Two Critical Questions for Kingdom-Living: A. WHAT DO WE SEE? B. WHAT ARE WE LIVING FOR? ConclusionLive for the Kingdom of God! Next Week’s Topic: New Life DayNext Week’s Speaker: Ps Ivan Ho
HIStory, HIS Timing
Two perplexing questions as we trace God’s hand in our world and lives: A. “HOW CAN?” – FINDING PURPOSE IN OUR LOSSES B. “HOW LONG?”– GAINING PERSEVERANCE IN OUR JOURNEY Conclusion Reflection Questions 1. How has God been refining and purifying your soul through your tough times?2. Who can you tell your God-story to, as an encouragement to […]
UNSEEN
Introduction 1. Caught by surprise! 2. Daniel 10 reveals the war — in the seen and unseen world A. THE GREATEST WORLD WE LIVE IN — UNSEEN (vv.12– 13; 20–21) B. THE GREATEST WEAPON AGAINST US — DECEPTION (Eph 6:11; Jn 8:44) C. THE GREATEST WAY FORWARD — PRAYER (vv.2–3, 12; Rev 8:3–5; Eph 6:17b–19) Conclusion Reflection […]
THE MISSIONAL CHRISTIAN
Introduction 1. Big Picture: Establishing a Missional Church … 2. Focus: The 3 Key Anchors in Being a Missional Christian A. GET MISSION CLEAR “Go therefore and make disciples …” (Matt 28:18-20) B. BE MISSION READY“SEEK FIRST the KINGDOM of God and His RIGHTEOUSNESS..” (Matt 6:33) C. STAY MISSION TRUE“And the things you have heard from me … […]
FATHER SEND US
Introduction Two unshakable assurances as the Father sends us: A. THERE IS UNPRECEDENTED PEACE IN THE GOSPEL (vv.19-21)“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” (v.21) B. THERE IS UNSTOPPABLE POWER IN THE GOSPEL (vv.22-23)“He breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit…’” (v.22) Conclusion Reflection […]
OUR GOD WHO STRENGTHENS US
Introduction How do we run with endurance the race that God has marked out for us? We must look to and depend on our God who strengthens us … A. WHEN WE FEEL TOO WEAK TO CARRY ON B. WHEN WE PURSUE A LIFETIME OF FAITHFUL SERVICE ConclusionYou are greatly loved. Do not be afraid. […]
NOT ABOUT YOU
Introduction A. THERE ARE LARGER REALITIES THAN OUR WORLD! (10:1–11:1) B. THERE IS A GREATER FUTURE BEYOND OURSELVES! (11:2–12:4) C. THERE ARE PRESSING QUESTIONS WE HAVE NOT ANSWERS TO! (12:5–13) Conclusion Reflection Questions1. Are you aware of the Lord’s presence in your life daily? How will you live so that you can be more aware of […]
GOD ANSWERS BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS
Introduction 1. Life in God is dynamic. “God hears our prayers. Answers our prayers. And even exceeds our prayers.” – Edmund Chan (Growing Deep In God’) 2. One of the most epic prophecies in the whole Bible! It anchors two life principles for us: A. DON’T GIVE UP! — WHATEVER CIRCUMSTANCES! 1. Daniel’s Plight (v.20, […]
