Daniel 1

"In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it." These are the first words of the book of Daniel.

1. The verses continue and we see that Judah was exiled to Babylon.

-How did this happen?

-Why didn't Judah listen to the prophets that warned them of the consequences of disobedience and idolatry?

2. Daniel and his friends- (Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego)- are some of the first to be deported to Babylon?

-Who are they?

-What role are they to play in Babylon?

3. Review vs 5-17

-Why would Daniel and his friends avoid eating the food presented to them?

-What does this action say about Daniel and his friends? Are they being rebellious?

4. God blesses these men w/ knowledge and understanding- see vs 17.

-Why would these be useful in Babylon?

-Why is God orchestrating events in favor of these men?

Teacher: Troy Nesbitt

Daniel 1