Preview: Today we explore Daniel's prophetic vision in Daniel chapter 7, focusing on the four great beasts, and the interpretation of this vision, while drawing connections to future events and emphasizing God's sovereign control over all things.
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 46:8-13.
Memory Verse: Daniel 7:27.
1. According to the scripture reading in Isaiah 46:8-13, why is it important to recognize that God controls all things, including the course of history?
2. What was the nature of Daniel's vision and what do these verses reveal about the time of this vision? Daniel 7:1-3.
3. Describe the first beast in Daniel's vision and what does it symbolize? Daniel 7:4.
4. What are the specific features and attributes of the second beast and what does it represent? Daniel 7:5.
5. How is the third beast described and what is its significance in the vision? Daniel 7:6.
6. What does Daniel reveal about the fourth and final beast, as well as the ten horns and the "little horn" that emerged? Daniel 7:7-8.
7. What was Daniel's response to this vision and what does it reflect about his emotional state? Daniel 7:15.
8. How did Daniel seek understanding about the vision, and who provided him with the interpretation, as described in Daniel 7:16.
9. What does the interpretation of the four beasts and the "little horn" reveal about future events and the succession of world empires? Daniel 7:17-18.
10. What details are given about the judgment and dominion of the "Ancient of Days" and the Son of Man, and how do they relate to God's sovereignty over all things? Daniel 7:19-23.
11. What is the significance of the "little horn" in Daniel's vision, as explained in Daniel 7:24-26.
12. How does Daniel 7:27 relate to the vision and its interpretation, and what does it suggest about the ultimate outcome of world events?
Conclusion: Daniel's vision in chapter 7, with its four great beasts and their interpretation, reveals God's foreknowledge of future events and His ultimate sovereignty over all things. As we explore the symbolism and significance of these beasts, we see the unfolding of history and God's divine plan. The memory verse emphasizes the enduring dominion of God's kingdom, and the scripture reading in Isaiah reminds us that God controls all things, declaring the end from the beginning. This lesson serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of recognizing and trusting in God's sovereign control over the course of history and the future.