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Daniel Takes a Stand Daniel Chapter 1

Daniel Takes a Stand Daniel Chapter 1

Daniel: the Key to Biblical Prophecy ØDaniel is the book of Revelation in the

Daniel: the Key to Biblical Prophecy ØDaniel is the book of Revelation in the Old Testament. ØUnderstand the symbols in Daniel, and you can understand Bible prophecy. ØPredictive prophecy is the most unique part of the Bible

Background: Babylon in Daniel’s Time Baghdad

Background: Babylon in Daniel’s Time Baghdad

Dan. 1: 1 -2 A Time of Turmoil! In the third year of the

Dan. 1: 1 -2 A Time of Turmoil! In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. And the Lord delivered Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, along with some of the articles from the temple of God. These he carried off to the temple of his god in Babylonia and put in the treasure house of his god.

605 BC: Pharaoh Neccho defeated at Carchamesh

605 BC: Pharaoh Neccho defeated at Carchamesh

Background: the Sack of the Temple in 605 BC ØRebellions crushed in 597, 587

Background: the Sack of the Temple in 605 BC ØRebellions crushed in 597, 587 bc ØDeported to Babylon! “First Exile”

“Divine Protection”

“Divine Protection”

“Where’s God? ”

“Where’s God? ”

Empire: the Ultimate Statement of Human Sovereignty & Autonomy

Empire: the Ultimate Statement of Human Sovereignty & Autonomy

Daniel’s Point: “Godjust is Stillasserted, In Control!” Not but proven! Daniel: Mankind can build

Daniel’s Point: “Godjust is Stillasserted, In Control!” Not but proven! Daniel: Mankind can build his great kingdoms, but when they fall into the dust it will be Christ who establishes his eternal kingdom! Daniel: Human kingdoms will come and go, but it will be God’s Kingdom that lasts forever!

The Great “American Empire”

The Great “American Empire”

The Great “American Empire” Ø Population Pressures Ø 10 s of Millions Starving Ø

The Great “American Empire” Ø Population Pressures Ø 10 s of Millions Starving Ø Ecological Pressures Ø Technology doubling every 1½ years… Ø Nuclear, Chemical, Biological Weapon Proliferation (see PBS) Ø Terrorism

Daniel Says: Only God’s Kingdom ultimately lasts! n Human kingdoms will come and go,

Daniel Says: Only God’s Kingdom ultimately lasts! n Human kingdoms will come and go, but it will be God’s Kingdom that lasts forever! n Daniel proves it through predictive prophecy. n

Daniel’s Experience 1: 3 -4 Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, the chief of his

Daniel’s Experience 1: 3 -4 Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, the chief of his officials, to bring in some of the sons of Israel, including some of the royal family and of the nobles, [4] youths in whom was no defect, who were goodlooking, showing intelligence in every branch of wisdom, endowed with understanding, and discerning knowledge, and who had ability for serving in the king's court; and he ordered him to teach them the literature and language of the Chaldeans.

Daniel’s Indoctrination 1: 5 -6 And the king appointed for them a daily ration

Daniel’s Indoctrination 1: 5 -6 And the king appointed for them a daily ration from the king's choice food and from the wine which he drank, and appointed that they should be educated three years, at the end of which they were to enter the king's personal service. Now among them from the sons of Judah were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah.

Daniel’s Stand 1: 8 -9 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the

Daniel’s Stand 1: 8 -9 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. Now God granted Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the commander of the officials,

Daniel’s Stand 1: 11 -14 Daniel then said to the guard whom the chief

Daniel’s Stand 1: 11 -14 Daniel then said to the guard whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, [12] "Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. [13] Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you see. " [14] So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days.

Daniel’s Stand 1: 15 At the end of the ten days they looked healthier

Daniel’s Stand 1: 15 At the end of the ten days they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the royal food.

Lessons from Daniel’s Stand Why does Daniel seem so much more spiritual than me?

Lessons from Daniel’s Stand Why does Daniel seem so much more spiritual than me? Why was he used by God so much? n Because of decisions like this! n

A Refutation of Babylonian ‘Theology’ Romans 12: 2 1. A Decision to be Different.

A Refutation of Babylonian ‘Theology’ Romans 12: 2 1. A Decision to be Different. 2. A Decision to Sacrifice. 3. A Decision Despite His Feelings. “And do not be v 8: But Daniel conformed to this resolved… world, but be v 13: “treat your servants transformed by the in accordance with renewing of your mind, what you see. " so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. ”

The Result: Daniel 1: 17 -20 As for these four youths, God gave them

The Result: Daniel 1: 17 -20 As for these four youths, God gave them knowledge and intelligence in every branch of literature and wisdom; Daniel even understood all kinds of visions and dreams…. As for every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king consulted them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and conjurers who were in all his realm.

God’s Promise: Matthew 11: 28 -30 [28] "Come to Me, all who are weary

God’s Promise: Matthew 11: 28 -30 [28] "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. [29] "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. [30] "For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. "

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