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Key Bible Verses (Daniel 1:5-17) Dan 1:4 Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king's palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans. Dan 1:5 And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king's meat, and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the king. Dan 1:6 Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: Dan 1:7 Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abednego. * If any of these issues caused a schedule delay or need to be discussed further, include details in next slide.

Key Bible Verses (Daniel 1:5-17) Dan 1:8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. Dan 1:9 Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs. Dan 1:10 And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which are of your sort? then shall ye make me endanger my head to the king. * If any of these issues caused a schedule delay or need to be discussed further, include details in next slide.

Key Bible Verses (Daniel 1:5-17) Dan 1:11 Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, Dan 1:12 Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink. Dan 1:13 Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king's meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants. Dan 1:14 So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days. * If any of these issues caused a schedule delay or need to be discussed further, include details in next slide.

Key Bible Verses (Daniel 1:5-17) Dan 1:15 And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king's meat. Dan 1:16 Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse. Dan 1:17 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. * If any of these issues caused a schedule delay or need to be discussed further, include details in next slide.

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Introduction THINK… How do you keep your purity and holiness in a world of immorality and unrighteousness? How can you immune yourself from being affected? What do we get by being pure and holy? Prepare slides for the appendix in the event that more details or supplemental slides are needed. The appendix is also useful if the presentation is distributed later.

Historical Background Israel (Northern kingdom) was destroyed by Assyrian in 722 BC Three expeditions from three invasions to Judah (Southern kingdom): 605 BC (First invasion by Nebuchadnezzar) 597 BC (King Jehoiachin surrendered Jerusalem) 587 BC (Final invasion to Jerusalem) Daniel was part of the nobles and royal families taken from Jerusalem as captives during the first invasion Daniel was probably only a teenager when he arrived in Babylon in 605 B.C. * If any of these issues caused a schedule delay or need to be discussed further, include details in next slide.

Historical Background Daniel was among an elite group that were brought to the palace to learn the Babylonian language so they can serve the king after three years The king appointed them daily meat and wine Daniel did not want to defile himself with the king’s meat and drink Daniel and his three friends proved to Melzar that they look even better without king’s meat and drink * If any of these issues caused a schedule delay or need to be discussed further, include details in next slide.

Something about Daniel… No Blemish Well Favoured Skilful in all wisdom Cunning in knowledge Understanding Science Had ability to stand in the king’s palace Dan 1:4 Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king's palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans. He was one of the best * If any of these issues caused a schedule delay or need to be discussed further, include details in next slide.

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Daniel’s determination Daniel was the first to make up his mind (…purposed in his heart …) and then told his friends Rather than break faith with God, Daniel was willing to risk expulsion from the Royal Academy with the disgrace and danger that entailed. His priorities were firm. They were the only ones who expressed a desire to observe the Jewish dietary laws – minority * If any of these issues caused a schedule delay or need to be discussed further, include details in next slide.

What is wrong with the meat and drink? Meat and drink were not wrong but it is a test of Daniel’s fidelity to the Lord and to His law What he sought to avoid was being “defiled” by contact with unclean meats—or even clean meats that had become contaminated with heathen worship. Ceremonial purity vs. moral purity Daniel wanted to please the Lord in every respect, not just in the most important moral aspects of his life * If any of these issues caused a schedule delay or need to be discussed further, include details in next slide.

Bible Text Structure – key point A Babylonia assumes supremacy over Israel vv. 1-2 B Young men taken and subjected to pagan training vv. 3-7 C Daniel seeks to remain faithful (Pure and Holy) to his God vv. 8-14 C' Daniel remains faithful (Pure and Holy) to his God vv. 15-16 B' Young men triumph in their pagan training vv. 17-20 A' Daniel proves supreme over the Babylonians v. 21 * If any of these issues caused a schedule delay or need to be discussed further, include details in next slide.

What is holiness? Holy (root: Sanctify, Separate [from the world]) Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:1-2) * If any of these issues caused a schedule delay or need to be discussed further, include details in next slide.

Start with your heart Character Action Thought Daniel’s CAT Character Heart to love God and obey God’s law (Daniel purposed in his heart) Action Not to defile himself with unclean meats Thought Keep his purity and holiness * If any of these issues caused a schedule delay or need to be discussed further, include details in next slide. Start with your heart

Comparing Joseph’s CAT and Daniel’s CAT Integrity Heart to love God and obey God A Flee Temptation Not to defile himself with unclean meats T Not to sin against God Keep his purity and holiness * If any of these issues caused a schedule delay or need to be discussed further, include details in next slide.

What are the challenges? Daniel (Past) We (Today) Peer Pressure Everybody just follow order of the king (He was the only minority) Sometime we can just go with the flow Risk Disobeying the king may cause opportunity to serve before the king and even his life Standing out may cause us friendship, acceptance, and advance opportunity Need Daniel can still be a good Christian with King’s meats and wine Do we really need to so holy to be a good Christian * If any of these issues caused a schedule delay or need to be discussed further, include details in next slide.

Daniel’s Wisdom Let God prove it Spiritual Support Know God is at work God made him found favor in the sight of the prince of the eunuchs Let God prove it Daniel proposed to Ashpenaz for a ten-day testing period. Spiritual Support Daniel established spiritual support and partnership with his three friends * If any of these issues caused a schedule delay or need to be discussed further, include details in next slide.

The Blessings of being Pure and Holy God give him knowledge, skill, and understanding Dan 1:17 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. Stand before the King - Nobody can compare Dan 1:19 And the king communed with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore stood they before the king. Much more wisdom and understanding than other Dan 1:20 And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm. God protect him and sustain him Dan 1:21 And Daniel continued even unto the first year of king Cyrus. * If any of these issues caused a schedule delay or need to be discussed further, include details in next slide.

Obeying God yields Great Reward Eric Liddell - “Purity does not mean crushing the instincts but having the instincts as servants and not the master of the spirit.” Prepare slides for the appendix in the event that more details or supplemental slides are needed. The appendix is also useful if the presentation is distributed later. Jim Elliot - He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.

It is a choice- Holiness is a choice Joseph Flee Temptation (Run away) Sprint Daniel Pursuit Holiness (Run after) Marathon * If any of these issues caused a schedule delay or need to be discussed further, include details in next slide. RUN !!!