Study of Revelation - Daniel 1, 2, 6, 7

Homiletics                                             Study of Revelation

Lesson     8                                           Passage: Daniel 1,2,6,7

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Daniel choses not to defile himself and is blessed with gifts of knowledge, understanding of dreams from God (Daniel 1) a. Daniel selected for Kings service from Israelite nobility (1-7) b. Daniel choses not to defile himself with food and drink, and flourished (8-16)  c. Daniel with 3 others given knowledge and understanding and ability to interpret dreams. (17-21)

Daniel tells of and interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream (Daniel 2) a. Nebuchadnezzar’s dream and astrologers unable to interpret (1-13) b. Daniel intercepts penalty and volunteers to interpret dream (13-27) c. Daniel comes to king and says God can interpret dream (28-30) d. Daniel tells of the kingdoms to come and the eternal kingdom (31-49)

Daniel stays true to Lord and is placed in Lyons den (Daniel 6) a. Daniel distinguished himself bringing jealousy  from other administrators (1-5) b. Plot and king’s decree and Daniel’s faithfulness (6-12) c. Decree stands and Daniel placed in Lyon’s den with wish for God to save (13-18) d. Daniel saved and accusers punished (19-28)

Daniel’s dream of heaven and last times (Daniel 7) a. Daniel see’s four beasts (1-8) b. Daniel see’s Ancient of Days on throne (9-14) c. Daniel asks and receives the interpretation of 4th beast (15-26 d. The everlasting kingdom. (27-29)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Daniel choses not to defile himself and is blessed with gifts of knowledge, understanding of dreams from God	Daniel 1
Daniel tells of and interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream	Daniel 2
Daniel stays true to Lord and is placed in Lyons den	Daniel 6
Daniel’s dream of heaven and last time	Daniel 7

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Daniel is faithful; is blessed with knowledge and understanding

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL Faithfulness to God has eternal rewards

Specific Application Questions

1.	In what ways are you faithful to God and where do you need to increase your faith?
2.	What has God given you as a challenge and how will you go forward to meet it?
3.	In difficulty what do you rely on?
4.	How are you preparing to meet King Jesus?

Principles to Remember

1.	God is faithful to those who place faith in Him
2.	Challenges come and God will meet us in those challenges
3.	Life is a “life or death thing” Faithfulness brings life, else does not.
4.	We will all meet Jesus on the throne

Study of Revelation - Acts 2, Romans 11, Ephesians 4

Homiletics                                             Study of Revelation

Lesson     7                                            Passage: Acts 2, Romans 11, Ephesians 4

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Pentecost telling of Israelites of Jesus as Messiah and Lord (Acts 2) a. Jews came together in Jerusalem; see & hear Spirit filled disciples (1-13) b. Peter retells Joel’s prophecy and current application (14-21)  c. Peter tells Israelites of Jesus; the Messiah (22-36) d. Jews ask how to respond to Jesus – Repent and be saved (37-47)

God’s people a remnant along with grafted gentiles (Romans 11) a. God’s people and remnant of grace and riches for Gentiles (1-12) b. Gentiles grafted as Israelites broken off from root (13-27) c. God’s gifts are irrevocable and His mercy is freely given (28-32) d. The depth of riches, knowledge, judgments and paths – the basis of all things – glory forever (33-36)

God’s people are challenged to live a worthy, mature life reflecting Christ in us (Ephesians 4) a. Grow up and assimilate Christ in you (1-16) b. Put off your old self and put on righteousness and holiness (17-24) c. Build each other up and forgive each other as Christ forgave you (25-32)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Pentecost telling of Israelites of Jesus as Messiah and Lord	Acts 2
God’s people a remnant along with grafted gentiles	Romans 11
God’s people are challenged to live a worthy, mature life reflecting Christ in us	Ephesians 4

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Messiah Jesus proclaimed, branches described with call for Christian maturity

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL God’s promises are irrevocable and His mercy endures for ever;  it is a call to live holy life building each other up as God’s chosen people.

Specific Application Questions

1.	How have responded to the good news in Jesus?
2.	God has shown mercy to you, how do you show mercy to others?
3.	In what ways are you living a life worthy of your calling?
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Principles to Remember

1.	Jesus is Messiah and Lord
2.	God’s promises are irrevocable; His mercy endures forever
3.	God call us to build each other in faith.
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Study of Revelation - Revelation 3:7-22

Homiletics                                             Study of Revelation

Lesson     6                                           Passage Revelation 3:7-22

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Philadelphia hold on to what you have and be identified as God’s own (Revelation 3:7-13) a. Jesus holds the key of David and has an open door for you (7-8) b. Jesus will clear up the lies about you (9)  c. Jesus promises to keep from hour of trials (10) d. Hold on; no one can take your crown, victories will be a pillar, identified as God’s own. (11-13)

Laodicea don’t be lukewarm repent and answer the door to Jesus. (Revelation 3:14-22) a. Jesus knows our true faith – Lukewarm is no good (14-16) b. False view of self is doesn’t cover the truth –wretched, pitiful, poor blind and naked (17) c. Invest in refined gold from God - Faith (18) d. Be earnest repent and open the door to Jesus (19-22)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Philadelphia hold on to what you have and be identified as God’s own	Revelation 3:7-13
Laodicea don’t be lukewarm repent and answer the door to Jesus.	Revelation 3:14-22

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Reward comes to those who hold on and open door

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL Jesus demands faithful followers who commit wholeheartedly to him in faith

Specific Application Questions

1.	Where in your faith walk can to trust Jesus more fully?
2.	What specific parts of your life have you kept Jesus from and in what ways will you surrender them to Jesus?
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Principles to Remember

1.	Faithful will receive the victors crown
2.	Jesus knocks at our door and wants to be with us.
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