Giving God The

Giving God The Strength Of Youth

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In Remaining Pure Dan 1• Daniel removed far from home vv. 1-5

• Described as a promising youth• Plans are to make him Chaldean

• Daniel “made up his mind…” vv. 8-16• Compare to typical response other

“promising youths” would have had


In Remaining Pure Dan 1• Daniel “made up his mind…” vv. 8-16

• He was not defiant• He sought other solutions that would let him

serve God & satisfy the king at the same time vv. 8, 11


In Remaining Pure Dan 1• God blessed Daniel, other Hebrew youths

vv. 17-20• We must be faithful, even in trying times• We must remember that God will reward the

faithful, not those who try to get ahead by compromising


In Fighting Temptation Gen 39• God’s providence leads throughout life

• Often, it takes us to unfavorable places

• Joseph is brought to Egypt vv. 1-5• Joseph is described v. 6• Joseph is tempted vv. 7-12


In Fighting Temptation Gen 39• How could Joseph have responded?

• “Share the experience…why not??”• “It doesn’t matter what I do anyway”• “Finally, I get to do what I want to do!!”

• How did Joseph respond? vv. 9, 12 cp. 2 Tim 2:22


In Serving God, Others Esth 4• God never promises serving Him does not

also contain risks• Mordecai informs Esther of the threat to

the Jews, urges her to act vv. 4-8• Esther responds to Mordecai in fear

v. 11 cp. Mt 10:28


In Serving God, Others Esth 4• Mordecai wants Esther to see the need of

the moment vv. 13-14• Mordecai understands providence

• Esther accepts her opportunity to serve v. 16 cp. Lk 9:23-24


In Serving God, Others Esth 4• Esther’s FEAR – “I Can’t”• Mordecai’s PLEA – “You Must” • Esther’s FAITH – “I Will”

FAITH must overcome FEAR.


Some Closing Thoughts…• These 3 O.T. youths are excellent role

models for young people today• You can do what they did• Their triumphs were not supernatural, but

were the product of moral courage, faith, and trust in God


Some Closing Thoughts…• A look at Daniel’s faith in his old age is still

impressive Dan 6• He was able to be faithful when he was old

because when he was young, he “…made up his mind” Dan 1:8


Some Closing Thoughts…• Remember…life passes quickly• If you will walk with God in your youth like

Daniel, Joseph, & Esther, you’ll have happy memories in your waning years Eccl 12:2-6

• Give God the strength of your youth!!


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