The Faithfulness Of Daniel: A Story of Loyalty and Devotion
In the book of Daniel, we witness the unwavering faithfulness of Daniel and his companions as they navigate the challenges of captivity in Babylon. Despite facing cultural assimilation and pressure to compromise their beliefs, Daniel remains steadfast in his dedication to God. The narrative highlights the importance of standing firm in one's faith, even in the midst of adversity.
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Daniel 1 & 2 Faithfulness Daniel and God
At that time Berodach-Baladan the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah, for he heard that Hezekiah had been sick. And Hezekiah was attentive to them, and showed them all the house of his treasures the silver and gold, the spices and precious ointment, and all his armory all that was found among his treasures. There was nothing in his house or in all his dominion that Hezekiah did not show them. Then Isaiah the prophet went to King Hezekiah, and said to him, What did these men say, and from where did they come to you? So Hezekiah said, They came from a far country, from Babylon. And he said, What have they seen in your house? So Hezekiah answered, They have seen all that is in my house; there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shown them. Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD: Behold, the days are coming when all that is in your house, and what your fathers have accumulated until this day, shall be carried to Babylon; nothing shall be left, says the LORD. And they shall take away some of your sons who will descend from you, whom you will beget; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon. (2 Kings 20:12 18 NKJV)
Behold, the days are coming when all that is in your house, and what your fathers have accumulated until this day, shall be carried to Babylon; nothing shall be left, says the LORD. And they shall take away some of your sons who will descend from you, whom you will beget; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon. (Isaiah 39:6 7 NKJV)
Faithfulness In Daniel The Faithfulness Of Daniel Daniel 1:1-21 Vss. 3-5 Nebuchadnezzar instructs his chief of the eunuchs to chose and bring some of the children of Israel to be indoctrinated into Babylonian culture and to serve the king Then the king instructed Ashpenaz, the master of his eunuchs, to bring some of the children of Israel and some of the king s descendants and some of the nobles, young men in whom there was no blemish, but good-looking, gifted in all wisdom, possessing knowledge and quick to understand, who had ability to serve in the king s palace, and whom they might teach the language and literature of the Chaldeans. (Daniel 1:3 4 NKJV) They were to receive daily provisions from the king s table (vs. 5)
Faithfulness In Daniel The Faithfulness Of Daniel Daniel 1:1-21 Vss. 6-7 Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, were chosen Their names were changed to Belteshazzar, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego They had been removed from their homeland (The place of promise) They also had their names changed (Daniel meant God is my judge ) Daniel was perhaps named by David after he and Abigail s son (1 Chr 3:1)...
Faithfulness In Daniel The Faithfulness Of Daniel Daniel 1:1-21 Vss. 8-16 Daniel s Faith In God Daniel s faith is spoken of by his contemporary Even if these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they would deliver only themselves by their righteousness, says the Lord GOD. (Ezekiel 14:14 NKJV) Even though Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, as I live, says the Lord GOD, they would deliver neither son nor daughter; they would deliver only themselves by their righteousness. (Ezekiel 14:20 NKJV)
Faithfulness In Daniel The Faithfulness Of Daniel Daniel 1:1-21 N NASB made up his mind LSB set in his heart ESV resolved Vss. 8-16 Daniel s Faith In God But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. (Daniel 1:8 NKJV)
Faithfulness In Daniel The Faithfulness Of Daniel Daniel 1:1-21 Vss. 8-16 Daniel s Faith In God God gave Daniel favor and goodwill of the chief of the eunuchs. He is afraid because of Daniel s request (vs.10) The test of Daniel and his companions (vss. 12-14) The result (vss.15-16)
Faithfulness In Daniel The Faithfulness Of Daniel Daniel 1:1-21 Vss. 17-21 Daniel s Faith In God God gave the young men knowledge and skill in literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. This will play a big part in the proceeding chapters. *Compare with Joseph At the end of the three years, Nebuchadnezzar realized there was none like them in all matters of wisdom and understanding He found them to be ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in his realm Verse 21 spans a period of at least seventy years because Cyrus is a Persian king designated as the Lord s shepherd (Isa 44:28)
Faithfulness In Daniel Lessons From Chapter One Daniel s faith came before he was in Babylon perhaps through the preaching of Jeremiah Daniel committed himself to God (Dan 1:8) Daniel put his faith to the test Cf (Matt 6:31-34) Through wisdom Daniel chose his battles wisely
Faithfulness In Daniel Chapter 2 God s Faithfulness Nebuchadnezzar s Dream The king is troubled by his dream (vss. 1-16) He calls for the magicians, astrologers, sorcerers, and the Chaldeans to tell him of his dream and it s interpretation but they cannot reveal to him the dream (vss. 1-12) He begins killing them and Daniel and his companions are sought (vs. 13)
Faithfulness In Daniel Chapter 2 God s Faithfulness Nebuchadnezzar s Dream God reveals the dream and interpretation to Daniel in a night vision (vss. 14-23) Daniel inquires about the execution of the king s wisemen and is brought before Nebuchadnezzar (vss. 14-16) Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, pray to God and God answers their prayers and gives the dream and its interpretation to Daniel in a night vision (vss. 18-19) They praise God (vss. 20-23)
Daniel answered and said: Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, For wisdom and might are His. And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise And knowledge to those who have understanding. He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness, And light dwells with Him. I thank You and praise You, O God of my fathers; You have given me wisdom and might, And have now made known to me what we asked of You, For You have made known to us the king s demand. (Daniel 2:20 23 NKJV)
Faithfulness In Daniel Chapter 2 God s Faithfulness Nebuchadnezzar s Dream Daniel reveals the dream and its interpretation to Nebuchadnezzar (vss. 24-45) Important Observations So Far God is sovereign and is the one who gave and revealed the dream and its interpretation (Dan 2:19,22,28-29,47) Daniel and his companions trust in God s sovereignty is evident in their prayer to and Daniel s praise of the God of heaven (2:18, 20-23,30,*37- 38) The Most High rules in the kingdom of men (Dan 4:17,25,32; 5:21)
The image The head of gold (Babylonian Empire [Daniel, Ezekiel]) The chest and arms of silver (Medo- Persian Empire [Ester, Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi]) The belly and thighs of bronze (Grecian Empire [Years of Silence]) The legs of iron and feet mixed with iron and clay (Roman Empire [entire New Testament era]) Inasmuch as you saw that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it broke in pieces the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver, and the gold the great God has made known to the king what will come to pass after this. The dream is certain, and its interpretation is sure. (Daniel 2:45 NKJV)
And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever. (Daniel 2:44 NKJV) The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. Now it shall come to pass in the latter days That the mountain of the LORD S house Shall be established on the top of the mountains, And shall be exalted above the hills; And all nations shall flow to it. (Isaiah 2:1 2 NKJV)
Faithfulness In Daniel Chapter 2 God s Faithfulness In the days of these kings will God establish this kingdom (2:44) God will set it up His Kingdom God had spoken of this kingdom before (Gen 49:10; 2 Sam 7:12-13; Isa 9:6- 7) John and Jesus proclaimed the establishment of this kingdom Its preparation had been spoken of (Isa 40:3; Mal 3:1; Matt 3:3; Mk 1:3; Lk 3:4-6; Jn 1:23) A time stamp was put on its establishment (Matt 16:18-19; 16:28; Mk 9:1) It has been established (Col 1:12-13; Heb 12:28; 1 Thess 2:12)...
Faithfulness In Daniel Chapter 2 God s Faithfulness In the days of these kings will God establish this kingdom (2:44) It will never be destroyed (Lk 1:31-33; 2 Pet 1:11) It will not be left to other people (Eph 1:22-23 Cf Psa 8:6; Col 1:18 Cf Dan 7:14,27) It will break into pieces and consume all these kingdoms (2:34-35; 1 Pet 2:6-8)...
Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father, when He puts an end to all rule and all authority and power. For He must reign till He has put all enemies under His feet. The last enemy that will be destroyed is death. (1 Corinthians 15:24 26 NKJV)
