Daniel: The God We Serve

by Doug Ward

Overview

The book of Daniel contains some of the most memorable adventures in the Old Testament, including an escape from a fiery furnace, survival in a den of lions, and more. In addition to political intrigue and miraculous exploits, Daniel is filled with strange dreams, apocalyptic visions, and crucial messages for God's people. As you embark upon this study you will see how Daniel weaves together beloved stories and startling images to form an extraordinary tapestry that shows a portrait of the God who shepherds God's people through persecution, suffering, and exile into the victorious future God has promised. Shaped by Scripture A faithful reading of God's Word leads to a faithful response from God's people. The Shaped by Scripture series teaches a simple, engaging method of studying the Bible that will lead to honest interpretation and a changed relationship with God.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780834139343
Publisher:	Foundry Publishing
Publication date:	07/01/2021
Series:	Shaped by Scripture
Pages:	114
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.24(d)

About the Author

Rev. Doug Ward is the lead pastor of Mundelein Church of the Nazarene in suburban Chicago, where he has pastored for more than fifteen years. He previously pastored in Marshall, Texas, and Newton, Kansas. Doug is also an adjunct professor of biblical literature at Olivet Nazarene University, where he has taught for more than a decade. He is an elder and serves as the director of ministerial development on the Chicago Central District for the Church of the Nazarene.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Shaped by Scripture Series 4

Introduction to the Book of Daniel 7

Week 1 Obedience in Exile (Daniel 1) 24

Week 2 The King's Dream (Daniel 2) 36

Week 3 The Fiery Furnace (Daniel 3) 49

Week 4 The Writing on the Wall (Daniel 5) 61

Week 5 The Lions' Den (Daniel 6) 74

Week 6 The Beasts from the Sea and the Son of Man (Daniel 7) 86

Week 7 The Final Visions (Daniel 11-12) 100