Therefore the LORD has kept the calamity in store and brought it upon us. For the LORD our God is righteous in all He does; yet we have not obeyed His voice. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Daniel 9:14? 2. How does Daniel 9:14 illustrate God's justice in response to Israel's disobedience? 3. What can we learn about God's character from "the LORD has kept ready"? 4. How does Daniel 9:14 connect with Deuteronomy 28 regarding blessings and curses? 5. In what ways should we respond to God's discipline in our lives today? 6. How can understanding Daniel 9:14 deepen our trust in God's righteous actions? 7. Why did the LORD bring disaster upon Israel as stated in Daniel 9:14? 8. How does Daniel 9:14 reflect God's justice and righteousness? 9. What historical events align with the prophecy in Daniel 9:14? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Daniel 9? 11. What is the significance of lions in the Bible? 12. If Romans 13:3 claims rulers promote good and punish bad, why have some historical governments done the opposite without facing apparent divine judgment? 13. How can Bildad confidently claim (Job 8:2-4) that Job's children must have sinned to deserve death, when other passages suggest righteous people can suffer unjustly? 14. Is hell eternal? (Matthew 25:46 vs. Malachi 4:1) Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding God's righteousness help us respond to difficult circumstances in our lives?2. In what ways can we see the consequences of disobedience in our own lives or communities today? 3. How can Daniel's example of repentance and intercession inspire our own prayer life? 4. What are some practical steps we can take to ensure we are listening to and obeying God's voice? 5. How can we encourage others to trust in God's faithfulness, even when facing the consequences of past mistakes?1. How does Daniel's understanding of the prophecies of Jeremiah inspire your approach to studying and interpreting the Bible? 2. Discuss the significance of Daniel's confession for personal and national sins. How can this be applied in your life? 3. How does Daniel's prayer reflect his understanding of God's character? 4. What is the importance of the angel Gabriel's visitation to Daniel's prayer? 5. Discuss the implications of the prophecy of Seventy 'sevens'. How does it relate to God's redemptive plan? 6. How does God's response to Daniel's prayer challenge your perception of divine communication? 7. How can you apply Daniel's approach to prayer and repentance in your personal life? 8. How does God's righteousness manifest in His judgment against Israel? 9. Daniel was in a position of influence in Babylon. How can we use our positions in society to intercede for others, as Daniel did? 10. Why do you think Daniel considered it important to confess the sins of his people in addition to his personal sins? 11. What can you learn about the nature of prophecy and its fulfillment from the prophecy of Seventy 'sevens'? 12. How does this chapter inspire you to trust in God's plan, even in the midst of difficult circumstances? 13. What parallels can be drawn between the exile of the Israelites and spiritual exile today? 14. How do you see the theme of God's mercy and faithfulness played out in this chapter? 15. What does Daniel's immediate prayer response to understanding prophecy tell you about his faith? 16. How does the prophecy of the Anointed One point to the coming of Jesus Christ? 17. How would you handle a situation where you find yourself in a place of influence but also in a place of captivity, as Daniel did in Babylon? 18. Can you identify a time in your life when you felt a deep call to intercession like Daniel? What was the outcome? 19. What can you learn from Daniel 9 about the importance of understanding the times and seasons we live in according to the Bible? 20. Daniel prayed with a deep understanding of God's character and promises. How can this shape your personal prayer life? Links Daniel 9:14 NIVDaniel 9:14 NLT Daniel 9:14 ESV Daniel 9:14 NASB Daniel 9:14 KJV Daniel 9:14 Commentaries Bible Hub |



