1. Serving the Lord No Matter What
Daniel 1:1-21
Serving the Lord No Matter What

2. God chose Abraham God did amazing things They asked for a king
They sinned
God turned them over to enemies

3. Serving the Lord No Matter What
Daniel 1:1-21
Serving the Lord No Matter What

4. Terrible time for Daniel
Nebuchadnezzar
Life changed for Daniel
Their dreams were squashed
What would that be like?

5. The First Test The boys put to the test An impossible dilemma
Daniel made a good choice
The problem

6. The Second Test Daniel asked to be tested The eunuch consented
They passed the test!

7. God Rewarded Their Faith
Didn’t defile themselves
God blessed them

8. Psalm 119: (ESV) I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation. 100 I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts. 101 I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word. 102 I do not turn aside from your rules, for you have taught me. 103 How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! 104 Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. 106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules.

9. Psalm 112:1 (ESV) Praise the LORD
Psalm 112:1 (ESV) Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in his commandments!
Psalm 115:13 (ESV) he will bless those who fear the LORD, both the small and the great.
Psalm 128:1 (ESV) Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in his ways!

10. God Rewarded Their Faith
Didn’t defile themselves
God blessed them
God blessed Daniel