Daniel 1 Resolve and Reward Jan 17

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20102010 Daniel: The Times of the GentilesDaniel: The Times of the Gentiles

Resolve and RewardResolve and Reward

Daniel 1:8Daniel 1:8--2121

Lesson Goal:Lesson Goal: To encourage believersto remain consistent in their walk with

the Lord and ensure they receive theirdue reward from the Lord.

Daniels Resolve (1:8-16)

Daniels Reward (1:17-21)


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Resolve and Reward (Daniel 1:8Resolve and Reward (Daniel 1:8--21)21)

Chronology of Kings in Jeremiah and Daniel

Jeremiah

25:1, 9;

46:2

4th

Year

3rd

Year

2nd

Year

1st YearNon-accession-

year method

(Judean)

Daniel 1:13rd

Year

2nd

Year

1st

Year

Accession

Year

Accession-year

method

(Babylonian

method)

605 B.C. 604 603 602 ReferenceMethod

Completion of 3

years of training


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I. DanielI. Daniels Resolve (Daniel 1:8s Resolve (Daniel 1:8--16)16)


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DanielDaniels Resolve (Daniel 1:8s Resolve (Daniel 1:8--16)16)

Godliness is neveraccidental. Neither is victory

coincidental. Both stem from

up-front, daily resolve.Beth Moore


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Let your speech always be withgrace, as though seasoned with

salt, so that you will know how you

should respond to each person.Colossians 4:6


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When a man's ways are pleasing

to the LORD, He makes even his

enemies to be at peace with him.

Proverbs 16:7


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The resolution of Daniel is a

reminder to us, whether it be in thepolitical realm or the church or

business or personal life, that we

need not bend the rules to be blessedby God.

Dr. David Jeremiah


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Principle:Principle: God is looking for men andGod is looking for men andwomen who have resolved to stand forwomen who have resolved to stand for

HimHim..

For the eyes of the LORD move to and froFor the eyes of the LORD move to and frothroughout the earth that He may stronglythroughout the earth that He may stronglysupport those whose heart is completelysupport those whose heart is completely

His.His. 2 Chronicles 16:9a2 Chronicles 16:9a

Application:Application: What area of your walkWhat area of your walk

with Christ could use a fresh dose ofwith Christ could use a fresh dose ofresolve?resolve?


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II. DanielII. Daniels Reward (Daniel 1:17s Reward (Daniel 1:17--21)21)


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Real power has a heavenly

origin. People likeNebuchadnezzar simply serve

His deeper, at times

mysterious purposes.

Dr. Tremper Longman III


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Nebuchadnezzar came and

went. Belshazzar came and went.Darius. Cyrus.And Daniel wasstill there, consistently Gods

man in the place of influenceDr. David Jeremiah


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Principle:Principle: God will reward those whoGod will reward those whocommit to Himcommit to Him..

14 Because he holds fast to me in love, I14 Because he holds fast to me in love, Iwill deliver him; I will protect him, becausewill deliver him; I will protect him, because

he knows my name. 15 When he calls tohe knows my name. 15 When he calls to

me, I will answer him; I will be with him inme, I will answer him; I will be with him introuble; I will rescue him and honor him.trouble; I will rescue him and honor him.

Psalm 91:14Psalm 91:14--1515

Application:Application: How is God rewarding yourHow is God rewarding your

commitment to Him?commitment to Him?


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Conclusion: So What?Conclusion: So What?

God wants all ofGod wants all of youyou..

YouYou have an influence on others.have an influence on others.

YouYou can have success withoutcan have success withoutcompromise.compromise.

God can useGod can use youyou when you fullywhen you fullycommit to Him.commit to Him.

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