Daniel 5
Holy Reverence
Mike Giesenhagen
October 15, 2023
Daniel 5
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. -Proverbs 9:10
1. God’s __________________ is ________________
2. Human _______________ ___________ __________
3. Perfect ____________ ≠ Perfect ________________
4. Be ___________ or Be ________________.
WEEKLY REFLECTIONS
1. What does it mean to “fear God”? What would be some good examples of this today? What are some ways that people do not show reverence for God?
2. If you were to encounter God face to face, how do you think you would respond? How do others respond in the Scriptures when they encounter God? (e.g. Exod 3, Isa 6, Ezek 1)
3. When confronted with troubles in Daniel the kings often turn to the wise men of the kingdom. How do people deal with stress and uncertainty today?
4. What are some examples of people who knew the right answer, but it did not lead to the right response? When do we see this in Scripture? When do we see this in our lives today?
5. What can we learn from the example of Belshazzar? How does God respond to humanity’s lack of reverence? How should we respond instead?