1. DANIEL IN THE APOCRYPHA

2. THE APOCRYPHA Meaning: “Concealed” or “Hidden” Not part of the Jewish Canon There are not any original Hebrew manuscripts Missing from the DSS (~150 BC) Found in the LXX (~300 BC) Name given by the scholar Jerome Considered authoritative by Catholics 1611 KJV included the Apocrypha

3. Prayer of Azariah Righteous judgment Mercy for name sake Exception in worship Intensity of the flames Song of the 3 Jews God blessed in heaven Creation to worship 3 Jews to worship PRAYER OF AZARIAH & SONG OF THE 3 JEWS

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5. Joacim & Susanna Two elders Lust was inflamed Lust revealed Susanna bathing Blackmailed She refuses sin SUSANNA DANIEL 13:1-27

6. The trial Accusation Condemned to death Susanna cries to God Daniel’s spirit is raised Cross-examination Elders condemned Susanna’s family praises God SUSANNA DANIEL 13:28-64

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8. Cyrus honors Daniel Offerings to Bel Bel is not a living god? Cyrus confronts priests Seal the temple doors Test results Punishment THE STATUE OF BEL DANIEL 14:1-22

9. A great dragon Kill without sword/staff Public pressure Lions Den Prophet Habakkuk The Lord provides King arrives to mourn DANIEL AND THE DRAGON DANIEL 14:23-42

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