TAKE TIME: August 18-23, 2014 Schedule

Introduction: Now that we have finished reading Jeremiah's eyewitness accounts of Jerusalem's fall and his consequent forced exile to Egypt we turn our attention to the captives in Babylon. We will read one of the imprecatory psalms first. No author is given. Then we will spend several days in the book of Daniel. Daniel was a young man when he was taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar but because of his faith and his abilities he soon came under the notice of the Babylonian king who promoted Daniel to a position of authority.

 Assignment:

• Monday - Psalm 137
• Tuesday - Daniel chapter 1
• Wednesday -  Daniel 2:1-46
• Thursday - Daniel 2:46-3:30
• Friday - Daniel chapter 4
• Saturday - Daniel chapter 5

Memory Verse

If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to delver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up. Daniel 3:17-18

Prayer Journal (ACTS)

• Adoration - Praise God that He is the Lord over all the elements. He has the power to make us fireproof!
• Confession - Ask God to reveal hidden sin in your life and then confess it.
• Thanksgiving - Thank God for any answers to your prayers.
• Supplication - What are your prayer requests this week? List them for future reference so that you can see how God answers.

Search the Scriptures

Look for references for each of the following:

• Promises that God made and to whom He made them. Do they apply to you?
• References that either refer to or infer something about future events.
• What does this passage teach about Jesus?
• Commandments that God made and to whom He made them. Do they apply to you?

Putting the Word into Action

Review past assignments.