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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Outline—Philippians 2:25–30

1. Praiseworthy identities (v. 25a)
2. Invaluable friend (v. 25b)
3. Changed pagan lives (vv. 26–28)
4. A warm embrace (vv. 29–30)

Take Home Points

• Don’t you want to have friends like Epaphroditus and Timothy?
• What would it take for you to be a friend like Epaphroditus or Timothy?
• What you do by the Holy Spirit’s grace is a sacred ministry.
• Let God continue to transform you.

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Outline—1 Kings 17:8–16

1. Rewarded faith (vv. 8, 9)
2. Stretched faith (vv. 9–11)
3. Challenged faith (vv. 12–14)
4. Strengthened faith (vv. 15, 16)

Take Home Points

• Faith in the provider is more important than faith in the provision.
• The humbling tasks that God puts in our lives are sometimes designed to prepare us for the next big step.
• God will lead in ways that surprises—so expect surprises!
• We need to learn to practice our faith. Develop a good “faith ethic.”
• God meets the need at the important time.

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Luke 2:21-35—Outline not available.

Take Home Points

• Age is no excuse for a lack of devotion.
• God is just in response to patience.
• Christ comes to bring distinction among men (between those who know Him and those who do not).
• Being the “only one” is no excuse for lack of devotion.

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Outline—Mark 9:14–29

1. The scene (vv. 14—16)
2. The circumstances (vv. 17—19)
3. The Compassion of Christ (vv. 20—27)
4. The conclusion (vv. 28, 29)

Take Home Points

• Is there something incomplete or missing in your life that you do not have the ability to achieve? Perhaps you need to be stronger and more faithful in your prayers

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Outline—Joshua 14:6–15

1. Caleb’s timber (vv. 6–8)
2. Caleb’s thirst (vv. 9–11)
3. Caleb’s faith (v. 12)
4. Caleb’s total surrender to God (vv. 13–15)

Take Home Points

• What characteristic has God been working out in your life?
• What is a long-standing prayer in your life?
• Do you know the difference between great giants and a little god, and a great God and little giants?

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