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Who is this?From the tribe of JudahServed kings of two enemy nationsThree-year training programAlmost executed twiceSaid, “the God who holds your breath in His handand owns all your ways, you have not glorified”One of his best friends: Hananiah

Daniel was a great man of God; hero of faith,Heb. 11:33

Man of prayerGreat trust in GodConfronted powerful men with their sins

Determined to be faithful to the Lord,Dan. 1:8

Mindset, attitude, 2 Tim. 2:15Purity, 1 Thes. 5:22Priorities, Mt. 6:33

Helped others obey God’s will,Dan. 1:11-16

Those who respected God, Heb. 3:13Influenced “society,” Mt. 5:13

Blessed in his life before the king,Dan. 1:17-21

Impressed the king with wisdom, Acts 4:13›Spend time in God’s word, Prov. 3:3›Gain wisdom & favor, Prov. 3:4

Long life, Prov. 3:1, 2

Blessed in his life before the king,Dan. 1:17-21

Not always able to make direct connection›Respect the law, great wisdom & favor›Listen in Bible class, do well in school

King’s dream – only Daniel could interpret,Dan. 2:1-16

King wanted others to tell him his dream›Tested the magicians, cf. Acts 13:6-12›Magicians complained›Decree of death

King’s dream – only Daniel could interpret,Dan. 2:1-16

Petitioned the king for time, 2:14-16›Already refused others, 2:8, 9›Daniel tried & prevailed, cf. Lk. 18:1-8›Should not dismiss action before we try∙Ask to be excused from immoral activity at school∙Invite someone who rejected it before

King’s dream – only Daniel could interpret,Dan. 2:1-16

Petitioned the king for time, 2:14-16›Already refused others, 2:8, 9›Daniel tried & prevailed, cf. Lk. 18:1-8›Should not dismiss action before we try∙Ask to be excused from immoral activity at school∙Invite someone who rejected it before

Put his trust in God, Dan. 2:17-23Leaned on his friends

›Teaching truth, 2 Thes. 3:1, 2›Experiencing stress, Mk. 14:32-38

Put his trust in God, Dan. 2:17-23Leaned on God

›Trials, Phil. 4:6, 7›Sin & temptation, Heb. 4:16

Told & interpreted the dream, Dan. 2:24-45DreamInterpretation

›God knows the future, 1 Thes. 4:16›God accomplishes His will, Eph. 1:5›Same God rules today!