Daniel 1
His name means "God is my Judge". Daniel shows that God is sovereign. God can take rulers off their thrones; God can defeat the strongest nations and turn them over to their enemies.
Daniel and his friends were given a difficult trial/training. This is similar to when us Christians have to go into a new environment where we do not know anyone or are not familiar with anything. They were given a new home, a new knowledge, a new diet, and new names. New knowledge = Abandoning the knowledge of God for the wisdom of men (Babylonians). Daniel refused to defile himself with the royal food and wine.
v15: At the end of the ten days they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the royal food.... To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds. Daniel and his friends were elevated to higher positions.
Kings of Judah and Israel caused the kingdoms to fall into captivity by their evil. Daniel could have sinned and done whatever he wanted. He was away from home, away from parents, and away from the church. This reveals Daniel's true heart. He risked his life to be holy.
Do we live our lives this way? Like Daniel?
Notes taken from NeverThirsty
His name means "God is my Judge". Daniel shows that God is sovereign. God can take rulers off their thrones; God can defeat the strongest nations and turn them over to their enemies.
Daniel and his friends were given a difficult trial/training. This is similar to when us Christians have to go into a new environment where we do not know anyone or are not familiar with anything. They were given a new home, a new knowledge, a new diet, and new names. New knowledge = Abandoning the knowledge of God for the wisdom of men (Babylonians). Daniel refused to defile himself with the royal food and wine.
v15: At the end of the ten days they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the royal food.... To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds. Daniel and his friends were elevated to higher positions.
Kings of Judah and Israel caused the kingdoms to fall into captivity by their evil. Daniel could have sinned and done whatever he wanted. He was away from home, away from parents, and away from the church. This reveals Daniel's true heart. He risked his life to be holy.
Do we live our lives this way? Like Daniel?
Notes taken from NeverThirsty
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