One: Daniel's Thanksgiving

I. Who was this Daniel?
A.Jewish noble in exile
B.Babylonian statesman
C.Prophet
II. Why is 6:10 a heroic act?
A.Daniel's position
B.The conspiracy
C.Everyone agrees it is good to be thankful—but not to the specific God of the Bible, openly
III.What were the consequences?
A.Daniel thrown in a den of lions
B.Daniel delivered
C.Enemies devoured
D.Darius' Song of Praise: v26-27
E.Daniel's witness to the Magi
So What?
1.You too are called to serve the Lord in exile.
2.Determine to give thanks and honor to Jesus Christ alone, no matter what that may cost you. No guarantees of deliverance (cf. 3:17-18)
3.Let your view of God grow.