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Lessons in Exile. Uncompromising – Daniel and His Friends. Daniel 1:1-2 (p.667) Timeline – 605BC. Jerusalem destroyed 19 years later (586BC). Daniel 1:3-8 Do not compromise your faith. In exile you have to make a daily choice to stay faithful to the Lord. Outspoken in Exile - Ezekiel.
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Uncompromising – Daniel and His Friends • Daniel 1:1-2 (p.667) • Timeline – 605BC. Jerusalem destroyed 19 years later (586BC). • Daniel 1:3-8 • Do not compromise your faith.In exile you have to make a daily choice to stay faithful tothe Lord.
Outspoken in Exile - Ezekiel • 1:1-3 (p.627) • 1:26-2:8 • 36:24-28 • God is all about the heart. In exile you can’t take your walk with the Lord for granted – or it will disappear.
All on the Line - Esther • Timeline – Babylonians, Medes, Persians. First captives 605 BC. Jerusalem destroyed 586BC. First captives return 537BC. Esther’s story – 486BC. • Esther 4:7-17 (p.386) • Hiding your faith hurts others. In exile you can trust God and take huge risks with Him.