Daniel - Part 6

Discussion Questions

• Read Daniel 6.

  STAND OUT

  1. What does it look like for a Christian to “stand out” in our culture today — in school, in work, in friendships? Where do you feel the most resistance?

  (Connects with Daniel’s integrity and standing apart from the culture.)

  2. Have you ever bought into the idea that all Christians are hypocrites and you shouldn’t trust any of them? Why is it important to intentionally press into godly relationships with other Christians, as the sermon challenged us to do?

  (Counters the “don’t trust any Christians” mentality.)

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  BOW LOW

  3. Why do you think prayerlessness is so common among believers? What keeps you from praying more consistently?

  (Ties to the point that “prayerlessness is a sin” and the link between pride and prayer.)

  4. What’s one way you could build a stronger pattern of prayer into your life (place, posture, pattern)?

  (Very practical — helps apply the sermon’s teaching on building a prayer life.)

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  HOLD FAST

  5. Where in your life are you currently tempted to let go of your convictions or compromise your integrity? What would it look like to “hold fast” instead?

  (Personal application of “hold fast” theme.)

  6. Daniel’s faithful example led even a pagan king to honor God. Where might your faithfulness impact others who don’t yet believe?

  (Challenges people to think about witness to non-believers.)

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  WRAP-UP / HEART CHECK

  7. Which part of this message — stand out, bow low, hold fast — is most needed in your life right now? Why?

  (Helps people personalize the application.)

  8. If someone were watching your life closely, as they were watching Daniel’s, what would they see about your faith?

  (Makes the main thrust of the sermon — “the world is watching” — very practical.)