Daniel 1:1-21-“Daniel, a Man Greatly Beloved.” Matthew 24:15. Daniel 9:23; 10:11,19.
1. THE KIND OF MAN HE WAS (verses 3 and 4). Genesis 50:20. Philippians 1:12
2. THE KIND OF FOOD HE ATE (verses 5 and 8. 1 Corinthians 10:20. 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; 7:1.
3. THE KIND OF COMPANIONS HE CHOSE (verses 6 and 7).
Daniel (“The Lord is judge”) became Belteshazzar (“Bel’s Prince”).
Hananiah (“The Lord is gracious”) became Shadrach (“The command of Aku”, the moon god).
Mishael (“Who is like God?”) became Meshach (“Who is an Aku?”).
Azariah (“The Lord is a helper”) became Abednego (“Servant of Nebo”, god of intelligence).
4. THE KIND OF FRIEND HE FOUND (verse 9). Proverbs 16:7. Proverbs 21:1. Genesis 39:1-6.
5. THE KIND OF COURAGE HE DISPLAYED (verses 11 to 13). Numbers 6:3-7. Colossians 3:16. Malachi 3:10.
6. THE KIND OF TESTIMONY HE BORE (verses 15 and 16). Exodus 34:35. Acts 6:15. Proverbs 3:13. James 1:5.
7. THE KIND OF GOD HE SERVED (verses 17 to 21).
He served a God who was overruling in his life.
He served a God who honored His servant’s faithfulness. 1 Samuel 2:30. Matthew 6:33
He served a God who sustained him through his long life. Jude 24. Acts 26:22
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