daniel in the lion's den

Daniel 6Daniel 6

Written by Daniel

Jew taken captive into Babylon

Ordeal with the Lions Den

Darius – the king

120 over kingdom - 3 princes

Daniel was first

Jealousy leads to plot to destroy

Only in religious devotion could they find a fault.

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Offer petitions to king

No others for 30 days

Penalty = cast in lions den

Law of Medes and Persians

King signed the law

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Daniel prayed to God

Usual custom to pray 3 times daily

Men found Daniel praying to God

Reminded Darius of new law

Told him about Daniel

Darius realized he had been tricked

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Tried to change the law

Delivered Daniel to lions

King fasted during the night

Up at dawn to check on Daniel

“Oh Daniel” - is thy God able to deliver thee?

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Daniel was alive & well

“Oh King, live for ever”

“My God hath sent his angels”

King Darius was very glad

Delivered Daniel out of lions den

Accusers cast into den of lions

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The God of Daniel

He is the Living God

Had power to deliver Daniel

Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus

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LessonsLessons

““an excellent spirit” ~ v. 3an excellent spirit” ~ v. 3

Pleasing personalityPleasing personality

We need to be kind, considerate, and patient.

Luke 2:52Luke 2:52 – Jesus was never rude

A good personality helps in life

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A good man sometimes has A good man sometimes has enemiesenemies

2 Tim. 3:12 “Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.”

Standing for truth brings persecution

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Enemies looked for a faultEnemies looked for a fault

Knew he would obey GodKnew he would obey God

Acts 5:29 “We ought to obey God rather than men.”

Do our enemies know that we will obey God ?

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Good prayer habitsGood prayer habits

Prayed 3 times a dayPrayed 3 times a day

1 Thes. 5:17 “Pray without ceasing.”

“Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with all thanksgiving.” Col.4:2Col.4:2

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Did not quit praying to GodDid not quit praying to God

Did not compromise - continuedDid not compromise - continued

1 Cor. 16:13 NKJV “Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.”

No compromise of doctrine or morals

Determine to do right !

Daniel was delivered

“If God be for us, who can be against us.” Rom. 8:31

The lions could not consume Daniel,because he was all backbone!

Daniel had a good influence

1. Good personality

2. Good men have enemies

3. Religious conviction

4. Man of prayer

5. Man of valor

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Daniel 6Daniel 6

Let us never be discouraged in living right and doing Good.

Sermon by Arthur Pigman

Evans Church of Christ

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Evans, Ga. 30809

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Sunday Evening August 5, 2007