stories from the old testament that build faith & devotion

Stories From The Old Testament That Build Faith & Devotion

The Story Of 4 Brave Men Dan 1, 3, 6 In The Lion’s Den Dan 6

Daniel’s deliverance vv. 19-23 Darius came early to the den to see if Daniel

had survived Daniel responded that God had sent His

angel to protect him

Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion


Daniel’s deliverance vv. 19-23 Daniel repeated his innocence They brought Daniel out of the lion’s den…

he was found unharmed because he had “trusted in his God”



Daniel’s deliverance vv. 19-23 Though not mentioned by name, it appears

Daniel is referenced in Heb 11:33b He had the same faith as others described

in this chapter



Darius judges Daniel’s enemies v. 24 They are brought to the lion’s den They & all their families are cast in…they

are crushed before hitting the bottom Consistent with David’s prayer Psa 7:14-16



Darius’ proclamation vv. 26-27 All peoples in his kingdom were to fear and

tremble before the God of Daniel He even “prophesied” about His kingdom

cp. 2:44-45



Darius’ proclamation vv. 26-27 He praised this God for delivering Daniel

out of the lion’s den


The Story Of 4 Brave Men Dan 1, 3, 6 Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-nego showed

tremendous courage in Dan 3 Daniel also displayed great determination

in Dan 6 How was it they were able to do this? A “made up mind” from Dan 1


The Story Of 4 Brave Men Dan 1, 3, 6 If we commit ourselves to the will of God,

even when we are young, it will be much easier to remain faithful to God when we are older…especially when challenges to our faith become much more difficult


An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 No fisherman could ever “out-tell” Jonah

re: his fish story Jonah’s story wouldn’t be a “tale”…it is the

truth at what really happened to him Jesus alludes to this event, verifying its

authenticity Mt 12:38-41 Lk 11:29-30, 32


An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Lessons to learn from this prophecy…

God has a universal love for all men and their salvation cp. 2 Pet 3:9 Taught in the N.T. – not as much in the O.T. Jonah’s story states this more than any

other O.T. book We should not evade God-given duties


An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Timeline of Jonah’s prophecy…

Prophesied during the days of Jeroboam II king of Israel 2 Kings 14:23-25 He reigned around 793 – 753 B.C. Israel enjoyed military & political prosperity Yet, they were also days of great moral &

spiritual decay v. 24


An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Timeline of Jonah’s prophecy…

Prophesied during the days of Jeroboam II king of Israel 2 Kings 14:23-25 Jonah advised the king re: restoring Israel’s

borders v. 25 Given this, plus Jonah’s attitude toward

Ninevah, he was a “nationalist”


An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs Away From God 1:1-16

The Man 1:1-3 A prophet…the son of Amittai…from Gath-

hepher (near Nazareth) v. 1 Served Jeroboam II during the days of

Israel’s military & political expansion 2 Kings 14:25



The Man 1:1-3 Called away from his “domestic” work to

perform “spiritual” work in Ninevah v. 2 He didn’t like his new assignment…he fled

in the opposite direction “from the presence of the Lord” v. 3 cp. Psa 139:7-12



The Man 1:1-3 Ninevah = the capital city of Assyria They were noted for their cruelty, esp.

towards captives 2 Chron 33:11 They were also arrogant Isa 10:5-14 Jonah was a “deserter” (AWOL)


Ninevah

Gath-hepher

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