2. The Story Finding Your Story in God’s Story “Daniel in Exile” Series 2 - God Pursues His People

3. Review Chapter 17 “The Kingdoms’ Fall” Series 2 - God Pursues His People

5. I. Determined not to Defile Themselves Daniel 1 King Nebuchadnezzar given victory over Judah Took sacred objects from the temple

6. Took young men to serve in the royal palace

7. Young men trained and cultivated in Babylonian culture

8. Daniel and Company were determined not to defile themselves with unacceptable foods

9. God gave unusual understanding in literature and wisdom Daniel able to interpret visions and dream

10. Daniel 2 - Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream Called in Magicians, enchanters, sorcerers, astrologers Tell me the dream and what it means No one could – ordered execution

11. Daniel is able – 2:27-30

12. Daniel and Company promoted – 2:46-49

13. II. Determined not to Bow to Idols Daniel 3

14. Nebuchadnezzar sets up a gold statue to be worshiped Herald shouted out – Bow or Burn

15. The three young Hebrew men refuse

16. The King’s ultimatum Bow or Burn What God can save you from my power

17. The men’s reply – 3:16-18 God will rescue us Even if he doesn’t – we will never serve your gods

18. Courage without condescension

19. The King’s wrath – 3:19-30 furnace seven times hotter

20. The three men thrown in The fourth man - Angel

21. Willing to die rather than worship any other god No other god can rescue like this The three men promoted again

22. III. Determined to Stay Faithful Daniel 6 Administrators set up Daniel

24. King concedes to the law – 6:16-18

25. Daniel delivered – 6:19-28

27. IV. Living as Exiles Philippians 3:20 (NLT) 20 But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior.

28. 1 Peter 2:11-12 (NLT) 11 Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners”[NRSV - aliens and exiles] to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls. 12 Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will give honor to God when he judges the world. Live properly in the world Live a life that points others to God