DANIEL AND HIS FRIENDS: DANIEL 1:1-2:12

1. "SOME OF THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL" - 1:3

A. They were of the Royal Family - Dan. 1:3

B. They were taught the language and literature of Babylonia - Dan 1:4

C. They received the best from the table of the king - Dan. 1:5

D. Their names were changed - Dan. 1:6-7

E. Daniel made up his mind to not contaminate himself with the "Best" from the king's table - Dan. 1:8-21

1. God worked in Daniel's life to bless him - Dan. 1:9

2. Daniel and his friends only ate vegetables and water - Dan. 1:12, 16

3. After 10 days they had a better appearance than those who ate the King's food - Dan. 1:15

``4. God gave the four young men "learning and skill in all letters and wisdom" - Dan. 1:17 To Daniel was given also

the ability to understand visions and dreams.

II. THE POWER AND SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD REVEALED

A. King Nebuchadnezzar began to worry about his dream - Dan. 2!

1. The king called his magicians, etc. to demand an explanation - Dan. 2:2

2. He threatened them with death if they could not tell him of his dreams and its interpretation - Dan. 2:3-11

3. When the magicians could not tell him, Nebuchadnezzar ordered that all the wise men of Babylon be destroyed

along with Daniel and his friends - Dan. 2:13

B. Daniel offers to interpret the dream for Nebuchadnezzar- Dan. 2:14-16

1. Daniel and his friends ask God for mercy to understand the mystery; the mystery is revealed to Daniel in a

vision; Daniel prays, praising, and thanking God for his help - DAn. 2:17-23

2. The King asks Daniel to tell his the dream and its interpretation - Dan. 2:25

3. Daniel responds that there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries - Dan 2:28

1. T F Daniel and his friends ate from the King's table.

2. T F The magicians of the king gave an interpretation for his dream.

3. T F Daniel's friends could not interpret dreams.

4. T F Daniel became proud when he realized he could interpret the king's dream.

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