This document is a summary of Session 16 of the HOPE Bible study. It discusses people hoping for a savior based on the passage from Daniel 7:13-14. It then talks about the human condition of swinging between cynicism and believing temporary fixes will save us. Only some catch the vision of God's final kingdom of peace. The session includes viewing a video and discussing the setting and message of Daniel as well as apocalyptic literature. It involves reviewing commentary on Daniel and identifying apocalyptic themes. Participants are asked to describe pictures of hope from various Daniel passages and to listen for senses appealed to when Isaiah 65:17-25 is read. The mark of a disciple is said to be sensing unity
This document is a summary of Session 16 of the HOPE Bible study. It discusses people hoping for a savior based on the passage from Daniel 7:13-14. It then talks about the human condition of swinging between cynicism and believing temporary fixes will save us. Only some catch the vision of God's final kingdom of peace. The session includes viewing a video and discussing the setting and message of Daniel as well as apocalyptic literature. It involves reviewing commentary on Daniel and identifying apocalyptic themes. Participants are asked to describe pictures of hope from various Daniel passages and to listen for senses appealed to when Isaiah 65:17-25 is read. The mark of a disciple is said to be sensing unity
This document is a summary of Session 16 of the HOPE Bible study. It discusses people hoping for a savior based on the passage from Daniel 7:13-14. It then talks about the human condition of swinging between cynicism and believing temporary fixes will save us. Only some catch the vision of God's final kingdom of peace. The session includes viewing a video and discussing the setting and message of Daniel as well as apocalyptic literature. It involves reviewing commentary on Daniel and identifying apocalyptic themes. Participants are asked to describe pictures of hope from various Daniel passages and to listen for senses appealed to when Isaiah 65:17-25 is read. The mark of a disciple is said to be sensing unity
This document is a summary of Session 16 of the HOPE Bible study. It discusses people hoping for a savior based on the passage from Daniel 7:13-14. It then talks about the human condition of swinging between cynicism and believing temporary fixes will save us. Only some catch the vision of God's final kingdom of peace. The session includes viewing a video and discussing the setting and message of Daniel as well as apocalyptic literature. It involves reviewing commentary on Daniel and identifying apocalyptic themes. Participants are asked to describe pictures of hope from various Daniel passages and to listen for senses appealed to when Isaiah 65:17-25 is read. The mark of a disciple is said to be sensing unity
“As I watched in the night visions, I saw one like a human being coming with the clouds of heaven. And he came to the Ancient One and was presented before him. To him was given dominion and glory and kingship… that shall never be destroyed.” Daniel 7:13-14 HOPE
Our Human Condition
We swing between two extremes. Either we drift into
cynicism, supposing that evil prospers and death ends all. Or we try to convince ourselves that a new government, a change in leadership, some quick fix will save us. Only special people seem to catch the vision of God’s final kingdom of peace. HOPE
Video Viewing & Discussion
• What setting does the writer of Daniel base his story?
• What is the message of Daniel?
• What are the characteristics of apocalyptic literature?
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Video Viewing & Discussion
• What setting does the writer of Daniel base his story?
• What is the message of Daniel?
• What are the characteristics of apocalyptic literature?
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Scripture & Study Manual
In the Study Manual, review the commentary on the time in which Daniel was written, that is, the period of Antiochus Epiphanes IV.
• Why do you think the writer of Daniel thought the period
of the Exile a good setting for his message? HOPE
Scripture & Study Manual
• Identify the apocalyptic themes and characteristics being used in Daniel 7 HOPE
Scripture & Study Manual
• Describe one picture of hope based on the following Scripture passages:
Daniel 1-3
Daniel 4-6
Daniel 7
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Encounter the Word
Isaiah 65:17-25
• Listen for sounds, sights, smells, touches and tastes as
the Scripture passage is being read
• Which senses does the Scripture appeal to?
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Our Human Condition
We swing between two extremes. Either we drift into
cynicism, supposing that evil prospers and death ends all. Or we try to convince ourselves that a new government, a change in leadership, some quick fix will save us. Only special people seem to catch the vision of God’s final kingdom of peace. HOPE
Mark of Discipleship
Disciples sense their unity with the historic people of
God and live in hope with a vision of God’s kingdom Book Title Memory