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Daniel Lesson 2 Daniel 1 Standing Firm Under Pressure September 16, 2014. Names in Hebrew. Daniel—God is my judge Hananiah—Yah has been gracious Mishael—Who is what God is Azariah—Yah has helped. New Names. Daniel— Belteshazzar —Bel will protect Hananiah—Shadrach--inspired by Aku
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Daniel Lesson 2 Daniel 1 Standing Firm Under Pressure September 16, 2014
Names in Hebrew • Daniel—God is my judge • Hananiah—Yah has been gracious • Mishael—Who is what God is • Azariah—Yah has helped.
New Names • Daniel—Belteshazzar—Bel will protect • Hananiah—Shadrach--inspired by Aku • Mishael—Meshack—belonging to Aku • Azariah—Abednego—servant of Nego
Romans 12:2 • “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Quote • “Conformers’ are people whose lives are controlled by pressure without, but ‘transformers’ are people whose lives are controlled by power from within.” • W. Wiersbe
How did Daniel deal with problem? • He resolved –Daniel’s heart belonged to the Lord. • Prayer—listening to God • Attitude toward others—Love & Respect • 4. Let go and Let God
. • Will we like Daniel resolve to make God first in our lives even in • difficult circumstances??
God Blesses Daniel • Blessing of Success for Daniel and Friends. • Blessing of a long life and ministry • 3. Blessing of profound influence on Babylon
What will I take from this lesson? • Will we like Daniel resolve to make God first in our lives even in difficult circumstances?