LESSONS FROM DANIEL Chapter 1
Am I a Daniel? If not, why not?
1:1-7 v.1 vs. Jer.25:1 per modernists
v.2, Providence of God.
v.4, seven qualities; instill culturalization
v.7, faithfulness in a foreign land! To what ex- tent may one assimilate his culture?

1:8-16 v.8, purpose, key to spiritual success. Decisions before the crisis! What purpose does God have for me?
v.9, Providence of God
v.10, fear Nebuchadnezzar, or God?
v.12, put to test, but dedicated to principle.
v.15, pass the test; God is glorified.

1:17-21 v.17,Providence: God acts in our lives (if we allow him to do so). God’s gifts (1Cor.7:7)
Preparation for service! Prophet of God.
v.19, purpose (v.5) realized.
v.21, modernists on 1:21 and 10:1; but no contradiction here.

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