1. The Book of Daniel Copyright © Simon G. Harris 2011 Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission

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3. Daniel 1:6Among these were some from Judah: Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. 1 - 6: Daniel’s life 7- 12: An appendix of Daniel’s prophecies 1 - 6: Daniel’s life 7- 12: An appendix of Daniel’s prophecies The Book of Daniel A book of hope God is enough

4. Daniel 1:6 Among these were some from Judah: Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. Main Theme: - God is sovereign Main Theme: - God is sovereign The Book of Daniel

5. Daniel 5:21...the Most High God is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and sets over them anyone he wishes. Main Theme: - God is sovereign Main Theme: - God is sovereign The Book of Daniel

6. Daniel 4:35All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand... Main Theme: - God is sovereign Main Theme: - God is sovereign The Book of Daniel Major Challenge:

7. Psalm 137:1-4By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept... How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land? Main Theme: - God is sovereign Main Theme: - God is sovereign The Book of Daniel Major Challenge:

8. Psalm 137:8-9O Daughter of Babylon, doomed to destruction, happy is he who repays you for what you have done to us-- he who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks. Main Theme: - God is sovereign Main Theme: - God is sovereign The Book of Daniel Major Challenge: - Do we worship Him everywhere ?

9. Daniel 1:4.. young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king's palace. He was to teach them the language and literature of the Babylonians. the king's service. 1. Daniel worshipped where he was by saying YES!

10. Colossians 3:23Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, 1. Daniel worshipped where he was by saying YES! - their love for God was greater than their loathing of where they were

11. Daniel 1:17To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds. 1. Daniel worshipped where he was by saying YES! - their love for God was greater than their loathing of where they were - and God blessed them

12. Daniel 1:19-20The king talked with them, and he found none equal to Daniel,... so they entered the king's service. 20 In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom. 1. Daniel worshipped where he was by saying YES! - their love for God was greater than their loathing of where they were - and God blessed them

13. Daniel 2:37-38You, O king, are the king of kings. The God of heaven has given you dominion and power and might and glory; in your hands he has placed mankind and the beasts of the field and the birds of the air. Wherever they live, he has made you ruler over them all. You are that head of gold. 1. Daniel worshipped where he was by saying YES! - The Kingdoms are in God’s hands - This Kingdom will soon be replaced by another

14. Daniel 2:44"In the time of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will crush all those kingdoms and bring them to an end, but it will itself endure forever. 1. Daniel worshipped where he was by saying YES! A new kingdom will come - it will be invincible - it will bring all other kingdoms to an end - it will be invincible - it will bring all other kingdoms to an end

15. Daniel 2:45This is the meaning of the vision of the rock cut out of a mountain, but not by human hands--a rock that broke the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver and the gold to pieces. "The great God has shown the king what will take place in the future. The dream is true and the interpretation is trustworthy." 1. Daniel worshipped where he was by saying YES! A new kingdom will come - it will be invincible - it will bring all other kingdoms to an end - it will be invincible - it will bring all other kingdoms to an end The rock is JESUS

16. Daniel 2:35 The wind swept them away without leaving a trace. But the rock that struck the statue became a huge mountain and filled the whole earth. 1. Daniel worshipped where he was by saying YES! A new kingdom will come - it will be invincible - it will bring all other kingdoms to an end - it will be invincible - it will bring all other kingdoms to an end The rock is JESUS

17. Daniel 2:46-28Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell prostrate..."Surely your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings and a revealer of mysteries, for you were able to reveal this mystery." Then the king made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and placed him in charge of all its wise men. 1. Daniel worshipped where he was by saying YES! The pagan tyrant worshipped the living God Daniel was placed in charge

18. Daniel 1:8But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. 2. Daniel worshipped where he was by saying NO! He just said ‘No!”

19. Daniel 1:15-16At the end of the ten days they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the royal food. So the guard took away their choice food and the wine they were to drink and gave them vegetables instead. 2. Daniel worshipped where he was by saying NO! He just said ‘No!” - but it might not always turn out so well

20. Daniel 3:16-18 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up." 2. Daniel worshipped where he was by saying NO! He just said ‘No!” - but it might not always turn out so well

21. Daniel 3:28-29 Then Nebuchadnezzar said, "Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him and defied the king's command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. 2. Daniel worshipped where he was by saying NO! He just said ‘No!” - The pagan tyrant worshipped the living God

22. Daniel 6:10Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. 2. Daniel worshipped where he was by saying NO! He just said ‘No!”

23. Daniel 6:26-28"I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. "For he is the living God and he endures forever; 2. Daniel worshipped where he was by saying NO! He just said ‘No!” - A different pagan king worshipped the living God