Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World: 12 Studies for Individuals or Groups: With Notes for Leaders

by Douglas Connelly

Publisher:

IVP

, 2000

Overview

A permissive society, a power-hungry people, a nation without God. Daniel’s situation in Babylon sounds quite a bit like our own. In the midst of such forces, how can we remain loyal to biblical values? How can we have a positive impact on those around us? Daniel gives us practical and personal help with these questions.

Contents

Top Highlights

“ but it will also expand your capacity to trust a sovereign God for your future” (Page 7)

“The visions of Daniel are a source of controversy among students of the Bible” (Page 6)

“According to this view, these chapters record history (a catalog of events that have already transpired) and not prophecy (a prediction of events in the future).” (Page 7)

“We also have Jesus’ own confirmation of Daniel’s existence. In Matthew 24:15 Jesus referred to Daniel as a real person and called him a ‘prophet.’” (Page 7)

“How does Nebuchadnezzar’s proclamation in 4:1–3 differ from what he said about God in 3:28–29 (after the fiery furnace)?” (Page 23)

Product Details

• Title: Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World: 12 Studies for Individuals or Groups: With Notes for Leaders
• Author: Douglas Connelly
• Series: A LifeGuide Bible Study
• Publisher: IVP
• Print Publication Date: 2000
• Logos Release Date: 2018
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. O.T. Daniel › Study and teaching
• ISBNs: 9780830862436, 0830862439
• Resource ID: LLS:LFGD27DA
• Resource Type: text.monograph.bible-study
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-09-24T16:29:57Z

About Douglas Connelly

Douglas Connelly (MDiv and MTh, Grace Theological Seminary) was senior pastor at Davison Missionary Church near Flint, Michigan, and he previously served twelve years as senior pastor at Parkside Community Church in Sterling Heights, Michigan. A writer and speaker, he wrote more than a dozen LifeGuide® Bible Studies as well as several books, including The Bible for Blockheads and Angels Around Us.