This week, we will finish our journey through the book of Daniel (Dan. 10-12). Following the completion, we will take a short break before returning to Isaiah on the 1st of July. Don’t forget to check out the Rooted Facebook page for a bit more discussion on each chapter.


Discussion Questions:

• Who are the princes mentioned in Daniel 10:20-21?

• Who or what are the kings of the north and south? (Dan. 11:5-6)

• What does it mean to shut up and seal the book until the end of time? (Dan. 12:4)


Some Answers to Last Week's Questions:

• Why might Belshazzar not have known about Daniel (Dan. 5:10-12)? Your answers may vary. – He may have retired.

• When Daniel found out it was against the law to pray to God, what did he do? And why? (Dan. 6:10) Would you follow his example? – He ignored the king's decree and continued as he had for many years, opening his window and praying toward Jerusalem. Daniel respected the king, but his first allegiance was to God. I hope I would follow his example.

• Who is the one like ‘a son of man’ who approached the Ancient of Days? (Dan. 7:13-14) - Based on Jesus’ use of this term to describe himself, it is safe to see Jesus as the ‘son of man’.

• Who might the king be who is mentioned in Daniel 8:23-26? Could multiple people fill this role? – Historically, Antiochus IV Epiphanes fills the bill. But this role could be reprised by another king (the Antichrist) at the end of the age.

• Why did Daniel include himself in his prayer of confession in Daniel 8:3-15? He was not guilty of the sin he was confessing. – Daniel was a part of Israel/Judea. While he may not have personally been guilty, the corporate nature of their failure would include all who were a part of it. In the same way I can say that we waged war against Germany in WW2, even though I was not yet alive.


Prayer: Heavenly Father, as I finish the book of Daniel, help me to trust in all things. Remind me that You are always at work, even in the unseen battles around me. Give me the wisdom to remain faithful, the courage to stand firm, and the hope to keep my eyes fixed on Your eternal kingdom. May I live each day with confidence that You are in control and that Your purposes will prevail. I pray this in Jesus’ name, amen.



Helpful Resources:


• Rooted Facebook Group for online sharing and further exploration 


• Bible Project Old Testament overview videos 

• Bible Gateway, a Bible app with many translations and some other free helps

• A Clay Jar Devotionals