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DANIEL

Faithfulness & Deliverance in Exile. DANIEL. DANIEL: THE BOOK. Probably written by Daniel himself Lived in Exile from 605 B.C. until 536 B.C. 2 distinct parts: Stories of Faithfulness & Deliverance (chaps. 1-6) & Visions of the Future (chaps. 7-12) Parts written in Hebrew & parts in Aramaic

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DANIEL

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  1. Faithfulness & Deliverance in Exile DANIEL

  2. DANIEL: THE BOOK • Probably written by Daniel himself • Lived in Exile from 605 B.C. until 536 B.C. • 2 distinct parts: Stories of Faithfulness & Deliverance (chaps. 1-6) & Visions of the Future (chaps. 7-12) • Parts written in Hebrew & parts in Aramaic • “Apocalyptic” style – visions, heavy symbolism • Included among “The Writings” • Contains one of OT’s most distinct references to resurrection of the dead (12:9-13)

  3. DANIEL: MAJOR CHARACTERS • Daniel – A young Jewish exile in Babylon • Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego – Daniel’s 3 friends • Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar, & Darius – Babylonian kings • Gabriel – God’s angel who interprets visions for Daniel

  4. DANIEL: PLOT • Daniel & friends live in exile in Babylon. Though pressured to worship idols, they refuse & are delivered by God • Daniel receives visions about future events, including the coming of Christ & establishment of His kingdom

  5. DANIEL: MAJOR EVENTS • Daniel & friends decline to eat unclean food • Daniel interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s dream • Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego refuse to bow to Neb’s. idol • Neb. becomes like a wild animal b/c he doesn’t acknowledge God • Belshazzar sees “the handwriting on the wall” • Daniel refuses to pray to Darius & is cast into the lions’ den • Daniel sees visions of the future, both troubling & hopeful

  6. DANIEL: KEY VERSE “The Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom He will.” Daniel 4:25

  7. DANIEL: LESSONS FOR TODAY 1. Even when surrounded by enemies, it’s always possible to be _______________ to God. 2. God ___________ the faithful, but not always when & how we expect. 3. The _________ is entirely in God’s hands, & there are no ______________.

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