Outline—Daniel 1

• Daniel’s story (vv. 1–7)
• Daniel’s stand (vv. 8–16)
• Daniel’s success (vv. 17–21)

References

• P.P. Bliss Hymn Dare To Be a Daniel
• Wilmington’s Study Guide
• John Benson Daniel: Dreams and Destiny

Great Periods of Miracles in History

• Time of Moses and Joshua
• Time of Elija and Elisha
• Time of Daniel
• Time of Christ and His Disciples
• Time of Peter and Paul

Excuses to avoid

• I don’t like vegetables.
• It is the law.
• I might be punished.
• I might spoil my future.
• When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
• God hasn’t been fair to me.
• An idol isn’t real, so what difference does it make?
• Everyone else is doing it.

Take Home Points

• The world seeks to erase the marks of a believer, so what are you doing to make sure they can’t erase yours?
• Don’t give up because of a roadblock.
• If you are faithful to God, you will see his faithfulness to you.
• The one who is sensitive to the trivial details of obediance will be faithful in the major ones.
• Holy living makes a man able to discern his world.
• Obedience will show on your face.
• Obedience will show to to the lost world.

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