Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World

LifeGuide Bible Studies

by Douglas Connelly

A permissive society, a power-hungry people, a nation without God. Daniel's situation in Babylon sounds quite a bit like our own. In the midst of such forces, how can we remain loyal to biblical values? How can we have a positive impact on those around us? In this twelve-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Daniel gives us practical and personal help with these questions. For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions—making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies. PDF download with a single-user license; available from InterVarsity Press and other resellers.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christianity, Christian, Theology

62 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 1986

Reviews

[Mimi · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good starter but I wanted it to go much deeper

[Aaron Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

great resource designed for university students 🙂

I appreciated how the study questions struck a balance between confusing details and the big picture, especially in Daniel 7-12.

[Jodi Booth · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really like the introduction and group and personal discussion questions at the front of each section, but the questions in each section just seem really basic or really difficult. There doesn't seem to be a lot of in between, making them not very helpful for group discussions. Our group focused a lot on the introductory questions and what stood out to us from the biblical chapter. We still had valuable discussions, but we didn't really feel like the book helped that much.

[Dave Weiss · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book in anticipation of teaching a Bible study on the book of Daniel and found it to be excellent. It asks wonderful questions that really lead to application of the text. The leader guide in the back of the book will be very helpful as we enter into this important study. I highly recommend it.

[Steve Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This study guide offers some good questions for personal or group Bible studies. It also offers good notes for leaders to help them lead Bible studies in general and a discussion on the book of Daniel in particular.

[chrissy · Rating 1 out of 5]

Meh

I dislike how they try and make all the prophecies mostly focused on past events (for modern day past events) but it's all about personal views on interpretation. It's more of a read and see thing than relying on reviews.

[Amina Tagi · Rating 3 out of 5]

beginning good but as we go deeper it's a bit boring

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a book study for the book of Daniel. There are twelve sections with a series of questions meant to help direct conversation and reflection upon the text. The questions are a mixed bag--many are good and will drive group conversation, but there are many cheesy questions that aren't all that helpful.

Surprisingly, Connelly avoids dealing with the controversial prophecies in the book, redirecting the reader to the text without attempting to really attempting to interpret them. This may help some avoid rabbit trails and arguments about eschatology, but it also leaves the readers directionless in many places.

There is an answer key of sorts in the back that will help answer the questions for you if you're having trouble yourself. It is a useful, but imperfect book.

[J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this in depth look into the book of Daniel. The author not only gives you the scripture to study but gives you points in which to connect it to real life, alternate scripture & different view points. I love how he causes you to look deeper & at competing theories for what God is really being said.

This did take me longer than 12 weeks but a lot of it was because it was so much to wrap my head around I had to take time to process & meditate on God's word. I loved it & I am encouraged to find more studies by this author.

[Christine Norman · Rating 5 out of 5]

For each chapter of Daniel, there are four separate study focus'. Part 1 investigates the facts presented in the chapter. Part 2 connects the events or concepts presented with other Scriptures. Part 3 presents ideas gleaned from the chapter on which to reflect. Part 4 contains interesting discussion questions for a group.
This books is enormously helpful if you are teaching a class or if you just want to know Daniel.

[Tammy Schott]

I learned that Daniel was a faithful follower of Christ and lived his life as Christlike as humanly possible.

[Teresa Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Taking a Bible Study at church on Daniel, this was a great help.