Summary of Daniel 1
Israel had been conquered by Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonians. Daniel was chosen to learn the language and the literature of the Babylonians so that they could then serve the king.
Daniel refused to compromise his beliefs about God when it came to eating tainted food and wine. He offered a test up and passed it and was granted the exemption to eat his own food.
To these four young men (Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah) God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds. They were wiser and ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom.
BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 8, Day 2: Daniel 1
3a) The conquering of Israel by the Babylonians.
b) He faced the challenges of food. He did not want to eat the food and drink that was defiled, so he came up with a test that showed his food was just as healthy as the king’s. He was granted the exemption.
c) To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds. They were ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom.
4) God rewards those who stand for Him with amazing gifts, blessings, and abundance.
5) I try to stay away from social media and the news as much as possible (without being totally oblivious to what’s going on in the world). I try to fill my mind with God’s word as much as possible. I pray to God for strength to follow His ways and be faithful to His words and decrees.
BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 8, Day 2: Daniel 1
I love Daniel. He’s one of my favorite characters of the Bible. So strong in his faith, and God rewards him for it. Great stuff!
BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 8, Day 2: Daniel 1
Daniel lived in the 6th century B.C.
The Jewish people were conquered by the Babylonians for 2 reasons:
- Idol worship
- Working on the Sabbath (Leviticus 25:1-7 and 26:2-35)
Nebuchadnezzar took the best and brightest young men to teach them his ways so that they would not rebel against him in the future.
Fun Fact: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are the Babylonian names given to these youth. Daniel’s Babylonian name was Belteshazzar.
Eating the king’s food violated Daniel’s beliefs because it was not kosher, was probably sacrificed to idols, and implied they agreed with Nebuchadnezzar.
In Daniel’s rejection, he came with a plan. God was behind their plan, so it worked.
God then blessed them with knowledge, skills, visions, and dreams. For their faithfulness, they were rewarded. How great is He!
God had a plan for Daniel’s life like He has a plan for your life.
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