September 8, 2023 – October 13, 2023
Daniel: Trusting God's Sovereignty
The book of Daniel is a fascinating read. It has strong characters, powerful stories, and extraordinary dreams. Children and adults alike can recall the stories of how God delivered Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the fiery furnace and Daniel from the lion’s den. Those who have read further in Daniel may also recall the complex imagery and symbolism of Daniel’s apocalyptic dreams. This Groundwork series will dig deeply into these familiar stories and dreams to discover how the book of Daniel continues to encourage and strengthen our faith today. Together, we’ll examine examples of living faithfully in a culture that is skeptical of our faith; we’ll learn about God’s mercy and justice; and we’ll find confidence to trust and obey God in the challenges of our lives. Join us as we witness together God’s sovereignty over all of creation, his faithfulness to always show up, and his unending care for his people.
Episodes in this Series
September 8 , 2023
When Our Faith Defines Our Character
Let’s witness what God can do when we let our faith, not our context, define our character.
September 15 , 2023
God is Sovereign Over All
As Daniel retells the king’s dreams and interprets them, we find hope because those dreams remind us that in all things, no matter the situation, God is sovereign and in control.
September 22 , 2023
Faith in the Fire
We all experience pressure to compromise our faith. The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the fiery furnace can provide us with great hope, and encourage us to stand firm, trust God, and remain faithful even in the most challenging of circumstances.
September 29 , 2023
A Lesson in Accountability and Consequences
When we are tempted to seek power and glory for ourselves, it is valuable for us to revisit the story of “the hand writing on the wall” in Daniel, chapter 5, where we learn a great deal about the relationship between accountability, consequences, and our faith.
October 6 , 2023
Trusting God When Evil Abounds
Study the story of Daniel in the Lion's Den and discover the courage to trust God and remain steadfast in faith, even when evil seems to be winning.
October 13 , 2023
God is in Charge, Now and Forever
Daniel’s apocalyptic dreams and his prayer assure us of God’s constancy and power and remind us that only God’s kingdom will endure forever.