TAKE TIME: August 25-30, 2014 Schedule

Introduction: The kingdom passed from the Babylonians to the Medes and Persians during Daniel's captivity just as God had told Jeremiah it would many years before. God placed Daniel in a place of prominence under the new reigning authority much like he had under the Babylonian rulers.

 Assignment:

• Monday - Daniel chapter 6
• Tuesday - Daniel chapter 7
• Wednesday -  Daniel chapter 8
• Thursday - Daniel chapter 9
• Friday - Daniel chapter 10
• Saturday - Daniel chapter 11

Memory Verse

My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt. Daniel 6:22

Prayer Journal (ACTS)

• Adoration - Praise God that He is the Lord over all the animals. He has the power to keep us safe from all creatures, no matter how wild!
• 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

Daniel worked for governments that were often hostile to his spiritual beliefs. He acted wisely in all matters because he prayed often and stayed true to his God even if it put his life at risk. The governments of this world are increasingly hostile toward faith and some Christians today find their lives at risk. But God is still God! Like Daniel, we need to act wisely, pray often, and be true to our faith! This week pray especially for Christians around the world that are being persecuted. And if there is a way to act wisely on their behalf, then by all means, do it!