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Daniel in the Lion's Den

Daniel in the Lion's Den. Daniel 6 Written by Daniel Jew taken captive into Babylon Ordeal with the Lions Den. The Story. Darius – the king 120 over kingdom - 3 princes Daniel was first Jealousy leads to plot to destroy Only in religious devotion could they find a fault. The Story.

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Daniel in the Lion's Den

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  1. Daniel in the Lion's Den Daniel 6 Written by Daniel Jew taken captive into Babylon Ordeal with the Lions Den

  2. The Story • Darius – the king • 120 over kingdom - 3 princes • Daniel was first • Jealousy leads to plot to destroy • Only in religious devotion could they find a fault.

  3. The Story • Offer petitions to king • No others for 30 days • Penalty = cast in lions den • Law of Medes and Persians • King signed the law

  4. The Story • Daniel prayed to God • Usual custom to pray 3 times daily • Men found Daniel praying to God • Reminded Darius of new law • Told him about Daniel • Darius realized he had been tricked

  5. The Story • Tried to change the law • Delivered Daniel to lions • King fasted during the night • Up at dawn to check on Daniel • “Oh Daniel” - is thy God able to deliver thee?

  6. The Story • Daniel was alive & well • “Oh King, live for ever” • “My God hath sent his angels” • King Darius was very glad • Delivered Daniel out of lions den • Accusers cast into den of lions

  7. The Story • The God of Daniel • He is the Living God • Had power to deliver Daniel • Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus

  8. Lessons 1. A Good Personality “an excellent spirit” ~ v. 3 Pleasing personality We need to be kind, considerate, and patient. Luke 2:52 – Jesus was never rude A good personality helps in life

  9. Lessons 2. He had Enemies A good man sometimes has enemies 2 Tim. 3:12 “Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.” Standing for truth brings persecution

  10. Lessons 3. Religious Conviction Enemies looked for a fault Knew he would obey God Acts 5:29 “We ought to obey God rather than men.” Do our enemies know that we will obey God ?

  11. Lessons 4. Man of Prayer Good prayer habits Prayed 3 times a day 1 Thes. 5:17 “Pray without ceasing.” “Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with all thanksgiving.” Col.4:2

  12. Lessons 5. Man of Valor Did not quit praying to God Did not compromise - continued 1 Cor. 16:13 NKJV “Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.” No compromise of doctrine or morals Determine to do right !

  13. Daniel in the Lion's Den Daniel was delivered “If God be for us, who can be against us.” Rom. 8:31 The lions could not consume Daniel, because he was all backbone! Daniel had a good influence

  14. Daniel in the Lion's Den Lessons 1. Good personality 2. Good men have enemies 3. Religious conviction 4. Man of prayer 5. Man of valor

  15. Daniel in the Lion's Den Daniel 6 Let us never be discouraged in living right and doing Good.

  16. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 evanscoc@bellsouth.net www.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Evening August 5, 2007

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