July 26, 2026

A Type of Antichrist – Daniel 8:15-27

Ice Breaker

1. Read Daniel 8:15-27 as a group.
2. Continue praying for our Fall 2026 Wednesday Family Night initiative beginning September 9, 2026. We are asking the Lord to use these evenings to strengthen families, nurture faith across generations, and create a welcoming place where our church family can grow together in Christ.
   1. a) Prayerfully consider how the Lord may be inviting you to participate. If you are interested in serving, please see the bulletin announcement, visit the Church Center App, or let one of our leaders know.
   2. b) Pray that the families who come will be encouraged, discipled, and drawn closer to Jesus and to one another.

Loving God Unreservedly

3. What does this passage reveal about God's timing in revealing prophetic truths to His people?
4. Why do you think God sometimes allows ruthless national leaders to prosper?

Loving People Sacrificially

5. What was Gabriel sent to do? (8:16)
6. Who was represented in the fight between the two-horned ram and the goat? (8:20–22)
7. How did Gabriel describe the role of the little horn? (8:23–25)
8. How was Daniel affected by the interpretation of the vision? (8:27)
9. What is one change you feel prompted to make in your life after considering the warnings and assurances found in this passage?

Making Disciples Purposefully

10. In what ways can we implement the insights gained from this passage into our outreach efforts within our community?

Dig Deeper (optional/personal study)

11. Reflect and Pray: Daniel’s vision culminates with the aggressive and bold action of the little horn. Read Proverbs 7 and draw parallels on how the prostitute (sin) seduces people.

• We learn that this one’s power will be great, “but not by his own power” (v. 24).
  • o What does that mean?
• We also learn that this figure will rise up against the one whom this passage calls “the Prince of princes” (v. 25).
  • o Who is that referring to?
  • o And how does this Prince of princes respond to the little horn?
• How does Antiochus IV Epiphanes contrast in both his work and his character with the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ?