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The Greatest Story Ever Told How To Read And Understand THE PROPHETS (Daniel, Part 3)

How To Exegete The Prophets Get help! (Commentaries, dictionaries, etc.) Understand the history of the time Big Picture (Israel in Exile, Babylonian Empire) Fine Detail (Nebuchadnezzar) Learn how to read poetry Realize that their future may be our past Daniel 8, 11 -- Alexander the Great (323 BC)

Trivial Pursuit (Art & Culture) What English actor, poet and playwright was born in Stratford-on-Avon? What’s the name of the Redskin Chief’s daughter in Never Never Land? What date is Boxing Day observed on? Who tells stories about Brer Rabbit?

King over all: four men in the fiery furnace Bow down to the image! The accusation Nebuchadnezzar’s threat Ready to die for truth Into the flames No God like our Lord!

KING OVER ALL: DANIEL IN THE LION’S DEN A conspiracy Caught in the act of prayer Thrown to the lions Not a scratch A taste of their own medicine

TREMBLE & FEAR! “I make a decree, that in all my royal dominion people are to tremble and fear before the God of Daniel, for he is the living God, enduring forever; his kingdom shall never be destroyed, and his dominion shall be to the end.” (Daniel 6:26)

Starting Point 1/18/09 and forward podium 12 chairs 12 chairs 12 chairs Table for water/OJ table Table for coffee Starting Point 1/18/09 and forward