Colonial Hills Church

Paul had the perspective of a bond-slave who was devoted to doing the will of Christ. Paul’s perspective freed him to experience the joy of the Lord. A joyful perspective comes from reliance upon God’s sovereignty. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 NLT Philippians 4:22 NLT

Ephesians 3:20-21 NIV Nehemiah 6:3 NASB Proverbs 24:27 NIV

Daniel 11:32-35 NLT The purpose of all prophecy is to train us to trust God and to prepare us to stand against the strategies of our enemy. Daniel 11:36-39 NIV 1 Peter 4:12-13 NLT Matthew 24:15, 21-22 NLT Daniel 12:1 NLT The theme of all prophecy: The sovereignty and glory of God! Daniel 12:2-3 NLT

Daniel 9:2-3 NLT Daniel kept a consistent rhythm in his spiritual life. Daniel 9:21 NLT Daniel denied himself in order to intercede for God’s people according to God’s will. Luke 18:11 NLT Daniel 9:20 NLT Daniel 9:13 NLT Daniel 9:18-19 NLT Daniel’s prayers brought wisdom to earth and prompted warfare in heaven.

Jeremiah 25:11-12 NLT Daniel 9:24 NIV “… to finish transgression” Zechariah 12:10 NLT “… to put an end to sin” “to atone for wickedness” Colossians 1:21-22 NLT “… to bring in everlasting righteousness” “… to seal up vision and prophecy” “… to anoint the Most Holy Place.” Revelation 21:2-3 NLT Daniel 9:26 NLT Luke 19:41-44 NLT Romans 11:28-36 NLT

The key to understanding prophecy in the book of Daniel: The nation of Israel. Daniel 8:20-22 NLT Daniel 8:8 NLT Isaiah 66:8 ESV Daniel 7:8 NLT 1 John 2:18 NLT Daniel 7:25 NLT Satan is waiting for his opportunity to reveal the Anti-Christ, but we must be watching for the return of the One, True Christ. Titus 2:12-13 NLT Great Resources for further reading on Prophecy: What in the World is Going On? By David Jeremiah Agents of the Apocalypse by David Jeremiah

I. Living in Days of Uncertainty II. Receiving a Strange Message (7:1-8) 1. Lion with Wings Dan (7:4) 2. Lopsided Bear with Ribs Dan (7:5) 3. Four Headed Leopard with Four Wings (7:6) 4. Terrible Beast (7:7) General Description, End Time Events 1. Old Testament Is 53:5 NKJ 2. The Church Age Gal 3:24 3. The Rapture 1 Thess 4:15-17 4. Tribulation III. How Uncertain is that Future “I Got This” 5. Millennium 6. Eternity “I GOT THIS!”

God’s people shock culture by the beliefs that actually shape their behavior. Colossians 3:23 NLT 1 Peter 4:14-16, 19 NLT The power of your influence on culture is increased exponentially when you patiently suffer for your faith. We must learn to serve and celebrate people even when we cannot endorse their agenda. Ephesians 2:3-5 NLT

Daniel 5:5-6 NLT God always has his servants READY for moments of crisis in culture. Daniel 5:22-24 NIV You will be judged by what you DO with the truth that you cannot DENY. Proverbs 1:29-32 NLT Isaiah 44:27- 45:1 NLT Jeremiah 51:57-58 NLT Daniel 5:25-31 NLT

Jeremiah 29:7 NLT Jeremiah 29:10-12 NLT

Colossians 4:5-6 NLT Matthew 21:42-44 HCSB This weeks reading: Daniel 3-4 Listen online to message from AMAZING STORIES: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego

Culture Shock begins NOT with outward accomplishments but with inward resolve. Daniel 1:8 NKJV Proverbs 4:23 NIV Colossians 3:1-2 NIV 1 Corinthians 10:31 NLT Culture Shock will always involve influencing the influencers. Daniel 1:20-21 NIV For Next Week: Read Daniel chapter 2

Daniel 1:1-2 NLT Pagan powers are the pawns of the Sovereign God. Habakkuk 1:5-7, 9 NLT Habakkuk 3:16-19 NLT Daniel 1:3-5 NLT We are called to impact the culture where God providentially places us. Our influence is driven by our identity. Daniel 1:6-7 NLT Colossians 2:8-10 NLT

Acts 2:22-24, 32-37 NLT Isaiah 53:5-6 NLT Revelation 20:11-12, 15 ESV 2 Peter 3:9-10 NLT Colossians 2:13-15 NLT John 3:16-18 NLT Romans 3:22-24 NLT

Luke 23:33-34 NLT John 3:18 NIV Luke 23:39-43 NLT Zephaniah 1:14-15 NIV Matthew 27:46 NLT Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV Luke 23:46 NLT

Hebrews 12:2 NLT Luke 22:63-64 NLT Matthew 26:59-61 NLT Luke 23:13-16 NLT Hebrews 12:2 AMP Isaiah 53:6-7 NLT Leviticus 16:7-10 ESV Leviticus 16:21-22 NLT John 19:14-16 NLT

Matthew 26:31 ESV Matthew 26:33-35 NLT Christ never views the failures of his followers as the final measure of their personal worth. Matthew 26:31-32 NLT Christ insists that real healing does not involve hiding. Luke 22:31-32 NLT Hebrews 7:25 NLT John 18:4-12 Luke 22:60b-62 NLT John 21:15-19