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“But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭2:9‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Jesus suffered in order for us to be saved. He was made into human form so that he could be like us and to suffer the pains of human kind. Through His death we were to be made sinless. Our own suffering comes from temptation and falling into our own sinful nature and not taking into consideration as to why Jesus died on the cross for us. Our own selfishness in not accepting Christ as our Saviour only puts us in a predicament that will result in the suffering of not having Jesus in our lives. Jesus suffered so that he could complete His mission through His blood so that we shall receive eternal life.

Answer: (4a.) God has testified to it through signs, wonders and various miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit. (4b.) I would like to believe that signs and wonders would help towards the establishment of Jesus's truthful ministry, however I see no difference in the hearts of many today than during the Exodus out of Egypt. Peoples hearts are as hardened as they were back then as they are now. Their faith and beliefs must be strengthened through God's truth and word in order for them to believe in the signs and wonders of Christ. (4c.) I particulary like the Book of Exodus as my opinion of the value and signs and wonders of today. Even though they are there for them to take heed to, the need for more signs from God to increase their belief and faith still go unnoticed and has fallen on deaf ears

We are responsible for what we heard. We cannot jut drop it and move to somethings else as if the gospel's were merely human opinions. We must pay careful attention, therefore to what we have heard so that we do not drift away. We must take heed to the gospel and not fall by the wayside as the Parable of the Sower. (Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23) The hard ground, the shallow ground, or the thorny soil Hearing without doing is a dangerous, deceptive position to be in.

The Son is the "Radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of God's being. He is the sustainer and preserver of the universe. Co-ruler of all things. He was chosen to sit at the right hand side of the Majesty in Heaven.

Jesus is portrayed as the "heir" of all things. He is God's greatest creation and His only Son. He is higher than the angels. He was there when God made creation. God appointed His Son to speak to us through Him as the Heir of all thing

Q3. (Daniel 2:44) What does verse 44 teach us about the kingdom that the God of heaven will set up? What kingdom is this? When does this kingdom come? How is this related to Mark 1:15? When will it destroy all other kingdoms? ​ This is the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom that will never be destroyed nor will it be left to another people. It will crush all other kingdoms and bring them to an end, but shall endure forever. Temporal, Divine, Eternal, and Consuming. The Kingdom has come through Jesus who is the cornerstone and he will destroy all the other kingdoms during his second coming which he will then turn over to God. So the time has come for all to repent and believe in the gospel.​ ​

Q2. (Daniel 2:27-28) How does Daniel show humility in this situation? How does he use this situation as an opportunity to witness before the king to his faith in God? According to 1 Peter 5:5-6, should we try to exalt ourselves? If we do so, what will happen?​ Daniel shows humility by not taking credit for the vision that God has given him to interpret the kings dream. He uses this opportunity to explain to the king that no man on earth, magician, sorcerer, or wise man is responsible but the our God in heaven who reveals mysteries is the only one responsible for the interpretation of his dreams. 1 Peter 5:5-6 (NKJV) says: Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for "God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time. ​​

Q1. (Daniel 2:17-18) Why does Daniel ask his friends to “plead for mercy”? According to Scripture, is intercessory prayer important? Is it effective? How can we implement intercessory prayer in our churches? Daniels plea for mercy was a plea to God so that their lives may be spared upon the order of the king to kill all the wise men because they weren't able to tell him what his dream was about and to interpret it as well. Daniel called upon his friends to pray fervently upon God so that he may intercede and stop the plan of Nebuchadnezzar to have all the wise men as well as Daniel and his friends killed. By pleading and praying they were able to communicate to God, who then answered their prayers and gave Daniel the ability to interpret the kings dream. According to scripture​, the bible says "And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. (Mathew 21:22) Not only is it important, it its effective. However, one must have the faith and believe with their whole heart in order for their prayers are to be heard. I cannot in all honesty say I haven't been in a church that has not implemented intercessory prayer in their services. As to how it can be implemented in other churches would depend upon the congregation or the pastor of the church. However, as an individual I would personally pray on it myself. ​

Q4. (Daniel 1:8-16) What is Daniel’s first approach to eat a different diet? What does he do when his first attempt failed? What is his demeanor towards those over him? In what ways do you think God affects the outcome of Daniel’s request? Daniels first approach to eating a different diet was to replace the kings meal of meat and wine to a meal of vegetables (pulse) and water. The guard was afraid of what king Nebuchadnezzar would do if he didn't comply with his orders. Instead of a protest, Daniel then approached the guard with the suggestion of a test to give them the vegetables and the water for ten days. God then put it upon the heart of the guard to grant Daniels request and after the ten days, it proved that the meals that Daniel had requested resulted in them being a bit fit and fatter than they other servants who had eaten the kings meat. ​ ​

Q3. (Daniel 1:8-10) Why do you think Daniel took a stand concerning being defiled by the king’s food and wine? How do you think eating the king’s food would cause defilement to Daniel’s conscience? What does this tell you about Daniel? Daniel as the "leader" of the group wanted as much as possible to maintain whatever traditions that he could as a devout Jewish person. Being held against his will, he would at least want to have a say in what he and his friends ate. Eating the food from the kings table would have been a defilement against what they ate and probably against God's Laws at that time. Certain meats were not considered "kosher" and therefore unfit for consumption. ​

Q2. (Daniel 1:1-7) What changes did Daniel and his friends experience? What was their status in Jerusalem? In Babylon? What do you think was the effect of changing their names to Babylonian names? What impact might it have on them to be made eunuchs? Did they make compromises? If so, why? Daniel and his friends had to experience the changes from becoming royalty in Jerusalem to becoming servants for the king Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon after the siege of Jerusalem. Surely the impact of having their names changed must have been devastating to them as their belief in their names was a representation of their character and their future status. The impact upon them as eunuch took away their chances of ever having a family or children to which they could carry on their name. They had no other choice but to compromise due to the fact that they were no longer under the jurisdiction of Jerusalem but under the siege of Babylon. ​ ​

Q1. (Daniel 1:1-5) Have you ever made a rapid transition between your customary culture and a new and radically different culture? What did it feel like? Were you able to take your faith with you, or did it fade to the background during this time? Although I have been to other countries, I have never had to make any transitions from my customary culture nor did I have to forsake my faith in the process. So the answer is no to each question. ​