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Explore the story of Daniel's faithfulness in Babylon despite challenges. Learn valuable lessons on staying true to God in a foreign land and how God rewards those who are faithful. Discover how Daniel's unwavering faith can inspire us today to remain loyal to God amidst difficulties.
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DANIEL 1 FAITHFULNESS A. Judah’s Sins (2 Chron. 36:5-8; Ex. 23:32-33). B. Babylon: 1. A Foreign Land (Dan. 1:2; 1 Pet. 2:11; 1 Cor. 13:6). 2. A Pagan Land (50+ idol temples; Dan. 1:20; Col. 3:5-11). I. THE DEPORTATION TO BABYLON (1:1-7) 3. A Rich Land (Expansion; Hanging Gardens; Luke 12:13-21). 4. A New Education (Dan. 1:4-5; Jn 7:15-16; Acts 4:13). 5. A New Position & Name (Dan. 1:4, 7; 2 Cor. 5:17; Eph. 1:3-7; 2:5-6).
DANIEL 1 FAITHFULNESS A. Daniel Deported in 608 BC (~16 yrs old; Dan. 1:10). B. Purposed In Heart (Dan. 1:8; Rom. 10:6-11, 16, v. 21; 6:16-23). II. DANIEL, HANNANIAH, MISHAEL & AZARIAH (1:8-16) III. GOD’S FAITHFULNESS (1:17-21) A. Providential Blessings (1:9, 15, 17a, 19-20; Rom. 8:28). B. Miraculous Guidance (1:17b; 1 Cor. 13:8-13; 2 Pet. 1:3-4).
DANIEL 1 FAITHFULNESS A. Young Daniel Was Faithful During Tremendous Challenges… We Can Be Too! B. Daniel Had Purpose Of Heart… We Should Too! C. Daniel Was Blessed By God… So Are We! CONCLUSION: OBEY THE TRUTH TODAY (Rom. 2:4-11)!