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Babylon Will Fall. The Bold Will Stand. Sermon

Matt Stout [College Grove Campus Pastor]

Sermon Points & Scripture References: 

• Sermon Takeaway = Babylon Will Fall. The Bold Will Stand.

• Scripture Reference: Psalm 2:1-12

• Sermon Point: Babylon Will Fall

• Scripture Reference: Daniel 11:2-4

• Scripture Reference: Daniel 11:12

• Scripture Reference: Daniel 11:19

• Scripture Reference: Daniel 11:45

• Scripture Reference: Revelations 18:1-2

• Sermon Point: The Bold Will Stand

• Scripture Reference: Daniel 12:1-3

Sermon Discussion Questions

Get to know me

The purpose of these questions is to generate responses that are self-revealing and informative. Feel free to ask all of these questions to your group or simply choose the one that best fits your group.

1. How do you see your trust in Jesus influencing the way you approach and navigate daily challenges?

2. In times of stress or difficulty, what parts of Scripture do you turn to that provide comfort and strength? 

Into the Bible

The purpose of these questions is to draw group members into the Bible to discover the truth from passages that were not the primary text for the weekend message.

1. Read Matthew 10:26-28. Can you share a personal experience where the fear of man or societal pressures influenced your decisions or actions? How might embracing the fear of God change our perspective in such situations?

2. Read Revelation 18:1-2. Are there areas in your life where you feel the pull of worldly values conflicting with your Christian beliefs? How do you maintain a sense of separation in those areas without isolating yourself from the world entirely? 

Application

The purpose of these questions is to apply the main points from the weekend message.

1. Read Daniel 11:2-4. Wicked nations will come and go according to God’s timing and power.  The wicked never last. Babylon will fall. Though we get nervous about wars, economic collapse, and decaying morals, we can be bold because we already know how it ends! Reflecting on the historical context presented in Daniel 11, what lessons can we draw about the sovereignty of God over the affairs of nations and rulers? How might this perspective influence our trust in God's control over the course of history in our own lives?

2. Read Daniel 12:1-3. Daniel was promised a future where the righteous would resurrect from the dead and shine like bright stars forever.  This same promise is for us and we get to see the beginning of its fulfillment in Jesus. We’ll conquer like He did.  We may suffer or even die for our faith. But the promise given to all God’s people is resurrection to eternal life. How might the certainty of resurrection impact the way you prioritize your values, relationships, and goals in your everyday life?