True Wisdom And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. Daniel 12:3 March 2, 2008

Daniel’s Wisdom Daniel 1:17 Daniel was a wise prophet. Daniel outshone As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. Daniel was a wise prophet. Daniel outshone Nebuchadnezzar – Babylonian Empire Belshazzar,- Babylonian Empire Cyrus – Medo-Persian Empire Darius – Medo-Persian Empire Daniel was the highest prince under both these empires.

Daniel’s Influence Daniel 9:2 In the first year of his reign I Daniel understood by books the number of the years, whereof the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah the prophet, that he would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem. Daniel had been brought under the influence of Prophet Jeremiah. Jeremiah was the weeping prophet of Judah during the dark days leading to her destruction.

You Are the Light of the World Matthew 5:14-16 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. God has called us to shine as Daniel was sent into Babylon to shine. Put one little candle in the middle of a large hall, and it will give a good deal of light.

You Are Like a Lighthouse John 1:40-42 40 One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. 41 He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. 42 And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone. Andrew led Peter to Jesus. You are like a lighthouse leading people to Christ.

John Knox 1513 - 1572 Was born in Scotland Was ordained as a Catholic priest Was converted to Christ after he met a Bible-believing Christian, George Wishart Was arrested and became a slave Began preaching against the papal church Led the reformation in Scotland Wrote “The Book of Discipline” Preached “hell-fire and damnation” to queen Mary of Scotland and also to bloody Mary, Queen of England