week of 12/7

Unit 16  Session 1

OBEDIENCE

DANIEL 1:8-21

 

Key Concept:

Obedience to God leads to greater wisdom from God.

In 605 BC, a few short years into King Jehoiakim's reign over Judah, the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar took control of Jerusalem, made Judah's king his vassal, and carried off some high-profile young men as exiles to Babylon. Among these were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. They were brought to the palace to be educated in Babylonian ways so they could serve their new king. For three years they were trained in all things Babylonian - language, customs, and religion - and faced the temptation of losing their identity as God's people.

As you examine Daniel 1:8-21:

 

✞   Recognize that Daniel determined to remain faithful to God

    and His law with its dietary restrictions.

     

✞   Consider how our obedience to the Lord helps us grow in

    wisdom and knowledge of the Lord.