9.21.25 - Bringing the Temple With You (Kenny Camacho)

Revolution Church Annapolis

SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 29 & 31:31-33, Daniel 1-6

YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE!

REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. This sermon discusses how Daniel brought his Temple faith into enemy territory. What might it mean to bring your own faith into 'enemy territory' in today's world?

2. According to Jeremiah 31:31-33, God promises to write His law on people's hearts. How does this prophecy relate to Daniel's story, and what does it mean for Christians today who may feel displaced or uncertain in their current cultural environment?

3. The first that distinguishes Daniel from some of the heroes of Israel’s past is his commitment to seeking the betterment of the Babylonians. This can be an uncomfortable idea! This week, spend some time discussing it with others: how might this connect to the worship of our God? What might it look like for you, in your own life?

4. The sermon notes that Daniel's private prayers weren't meant to parade his disobedience but were simply a continuation of his faithful practices. How does this approach to faith differ from more confrontational forms of religious expression we might see today? How do you balance being faithful to your beliefs while maintaining respectful relationships with those who hold different views?

5. Daniel's story isn't about deliverance but about endurance and witness. How might this perspective shape us, too?

6. Kenny contrasts the world's fear of societal collapse with Christians’ citizenship in God's eternal kingdom. How can this eternal perspective shape our response to current cultural and political anxieties?