Anyone reading the book of Daniel for the first time would be surprised to know that God actually pushed Daniel over the cliff, before answering Daniels prayer. 6. THE TRAP IS SPRUNG (vs 10-17) Sermon Notes: Why the Lord is my Shepherd? Lions are loud. Just as he will not cheat the customer, he will not cheat the company either. He was known as a person full of integrity. After all, a person can pray anywhere, right? The Priority Test (Daniel 6:10) 3. Dan 6:10 3. The same thing he always does! One day he received a nickel and it was the first time we both saw a US coin and were very happy to see the words In God, we trust engraved in it. Still more terrible than that He can deliver you from the coming Judgment of God, when we all have to appear before God's Judgment Seat in the day of death and eternity when He returns again at the end of the world. What mattered most to him was to be in communion-with God! But we do know that the situation because Daniels adversaries caught him in the act and not even the king himself, who gave the order could rescue Daniel from the Lions, (Daniel 6:11; 12-18). Daniel 6:1-22 There's none of us half so busy as Daniel was. And that's why we are bidden in the gospel to repent of our sin! What are a few lions to God? Christ is able to deliver you from all condemnation, as He delivered Daniel from this condemnation in the lion's den. Daniel in the Lions' Den has been called the "one of the best loved stories in the Bible." No one could have accused him. We are told here that he "gave thanks before his God". It is not. Remember what Nehemiah said when he was similarly tempted. The employee who loves Jesus most may not be a slave of his work and work as much overtime as others. He could have avoided the accusations of the other officials. Prayer matters because it helps us to rely on Gods mercy. Introduction Here's the king. Darius now is speaking and making a decree. We have commanded you in the name of God to stop this preaching! It was meant to be a place of torture and death. Since Daniel prayed, anyone will expect God to rescue Daniel at once. I guess that this was maybe the most tempting of them all. Noah was a great man of God and a great man; but after the flood, on one sad occasion, and perhaps as the result of accident on his part, he got drunk and a rather unfortunate event occurred in the family; Some scientists believe in the so-called butterfly effect. But in our own private devotions; if health and strength permit; we should place our bodies in such a position that our very posture indicates our reverence and awe of God. My friends, I say to you, don't hesitate to trust Christ! It doesn't mean he was sinlessly perfect. Their true colors are exposed only when they have to deal with an adversary. It waslike God had finally taken a break and couldnt come to Daniels rescue on time. Sermon 6 -Daniel: God's Extraordinary Man in a Decadent World; JAMES NISBET. But he issues a decree proclaiming this for circulation through the whole kingdom. Because there was a moment in time when everything seemed to change. Checking your balance. And each time God did. So you see, Daniel's courage and faithfulness did more to glorify God than anything he could ever have possibly done in his life. Prayer matters because it helps us to see God for who He is. He was not content to be in king's palaces, or to be passing huge sums of money from hand to hand. Notice in this passage that all of these other officals are united against Daniel. Now this is very rare in this world. Let us not permit time, blessings, or the world to drive us away from the author of ourblessings. They will make us the kind of men and women who can be trusted to do the work of the Lord faithfully in this life; and for that reason, and similar reasons, the Word of God tells us about Daniel's piety. Most people his age would just want to live out the rest of their days in peace. 1 Pet 5:8 Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Some of us are like that dog. It was designed to be frightening. I. If they had the ability to go even deeper, and record the thoughts you think when you are all alone, would you feel comfortable to play those in front of all of us? Just knowwhether good or bad, God has a higher purpose in everything thathappens to us. and mine? He spent the night fasting; he put away all pleasurable music, which is the delight of kings; he refused all entertainment. Certain lessons of life we can only learn in specific moments Luke 9:51. About the Text: 1) Daniel chapter six begins right where chapter five leaves off. Now friends, there is much for us to learn from the practice of this man. God can help you be righteous. We need to carefully study the Scriptures and build up a foundation of principles which we will stand on no matter what. The below sermon on Daniel 6 teaches us the qualities of a righteous person. The Pharisees and the Jewish council did this to the apostles, Peter and John. No Bibles in most schools That was back in the days when sit-coms were funny AND clean, unlike so many of them today. If this content was helpful to you, please consider leaving your feedback in the comments section at the bottom, and sharing it with friends and family via email and social media, or both. (view more) Now, that brings me to say something, finally, and thirdly, about Daniel's reward. He knew how to study divine wisdom, and he became wise. Look with me at verse 10. God our teacher will definitely reward us if we remain faithful to him evenin times of test. We saw this back in Daniel 1 when Daniel and his friends were tempted by the unlawful food. I want to make that point; and to say to you: here is the way to live your life - to order each day so that you pray to God. If they were to check your credit card bills and banking account history, what will they find you spend money on? And thus he served as a top official in at least three adminstrations spanning 6 decades. And prayer matters because we honor God when we pray. THANKSGIVING (a). Let's look at three things here in this verse. INTRODUCTION Daniel has persitent connection with God in face of conflict. He will choose which one of his children will live and which ones will perish for his glory. He wouldnt and couldnt change his very nature. I don't know whether we have ever seen a lion, probably not, and certainly only, I suppose, in a zoo. Daniel 6 Just as he will not cheat the customer, he will not cheat the company either. No Matter What, Praise God - Acts 16:16-25 (25) A. Daniel gave thanks (end of verse 10), as was his custom, despite the danger involved. He miraculously caused Daniel and his friends to look healthier after only ten days in chapter 1. TOMMY NELSON - audio messages on Daniel. Their goal is to dig out your secret sins. Why would he do this? Share. His very name was given to the nation - the Israelites. read more, Scripture: Satan prowls like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. Together they go the king and request a new law, a law forbidding prayer to anyone except for him for 30 days. It could be co-workers who are out to get you. Also, any comments with profanity, name-calling, and/or a nasty tone will be deleted. As Christians, we are to follow the Lord Jesus command to love our enemies and pray for our persecutors and leave vengeance on God. Three times a day this dear man set himself to seek God and to pray to Him. He still intervenes on the behalf of His people. Dare to be different. Please note: It is strongly advised that you use this link to download a sermon, rather than simply saving the current page. His piety. Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution (2 Timothy 3:12). Not only were many lives changed then, lives are still being changed now almost 2600 years later. Numbers 23:19. He also had their families killed. II. From these verses we also learn two things which we should not do: A. But the same translation uses only one sentence to describe Daniels response (Daniel 6:10). Links to Bible chapters open in a new window. How else did God reward this man? Intro If ever there was a busy man, here was the one; and yet we're told in the midst of this busy and prosperous life, he took time to pray to God. And the king, himself, having signed the law couldn't undo it, as we see in the reading. Daniel's Prayer Life. 1. He knew that. There are houses like that; and you associated them with godliness, and with the Bible, and with prayer, and with the meeting of God's people. We want to help you study the Bible, obey the Bible, and teach the Bible to others. The king wanted to find rulers who would protect his interests that he might not suffer loss (verse 2.) Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching : What To Do When You Find Yourself On The Menu! B. Daniel fit the bill. Asking questions of his co-workers, examining his house and possessions. The scene makes us recall the words of David hundreds of years before in Psalm 23:4, , Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me., The Lords Chosen Servant Isaiah 42:1-9. He opened up his windows (the windows of his chamber or bedroom, I suppose) toward Jerusalem. THE TRAP IS SET (vs 1-9) Sermon Series: How to discern Gods will. The Dependency Test (Daniel 6:11) 1. 6:16). Please read and accept our website Terms and Privacy Policy to post a comment. No singing. Impressed by the dogs behavior she fed it with some treats. I would encourage you too to be a person of conviction. Text: Daniel 6:1 - 28 A. We don't know the date of Christ's return; but this spirit of expectancy should be in us desiring that God would open the windows of heaven and pour a blessing down, and that rivers of spiritual blessing would flood our land and our churches. These were lions which were purposefully starved in order to make them as ravenous as possible. Is this same spirit yours? What are we told in this portion of Scripture? We are in the darkness; we are in the darkness of Blackness, they said. They want to expose you. Daniel could have justified changing his routine, just for this thirty days. We refer to these sometimes as defining moments. GOD'S FAITHFUL SERVANTS TESTIFY TO GOD'S DELIVERANCE. When king Darius issued the new decree, all of these people came to know the God of Daniel as the one true savior. This man was in Persia, and that was, as I say, probably well over a thousand miles away from Jerusalem. They are not friends, not in normal circumstances. A righteous person is a good testimony (1-5). Sermons on daniel 6:10: showing 1-15 of 159 Sort By Scripture Clear Scripture Filters Rating 5 stars 4 stars or more 3 stars or more Any Rating Date Last Week Last Month Last 3 Months Last 6 Months Last Year Any Time Denominations *other (9) Assembly Of God (6) Baptist (58) Bible Church (1) Brethren (1) Calvary Chapel (1) Show more Language Have any of you ever seen the movie Flywheel? It is made by the same people who produced Fireproof Courageous and Prayer room. Briefly share the story of the employee who was promoted because of his trustworthiness. While other officials served their own interests and selfishly pursued personal gain, Daniel would not be corrupted and would be honest to his superiors. Now, am I speaking to somebody here who has never professed their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ? And God goes on, and He says this: "and neither was their any error or fault found in him" (verse 4). No matter how lonely and abandoned you feel, God will never leave you or forsake you. He did it because it was who he was. And, then, after that they became missionaries as a family in the Middle East. He also had studied the book of Jeremiah in which Jeremiah tells the people that their captivity would last for seventy years; and Daniel was calculating the time and he saw the time was coming when God would carry His people home again. The Christian salesman should not be willing to exaggerate how good the product is. I dont believe Daniel did this with the goal to make a statement. Stradling. Those three things this evening: Daniel's devotion, Daniel's courage, and Daniel's reward from God. Some pictures portray the lions den as a pretty little place with light streaming in and Daniel pleasantly conversing with the lions or using them as a pillow. First of all, Daniel's piety, that is to say, his devotion to God. Daniel, we are told, prayed. Each one wants to move higher up the chain. He wasnt one person at the office and another person at home. 82 Vandiver Road, Rossville, GA 30741 http://ronniebrown.net/ Daniel: Have Faith In God (Daniel 4:17) As we look at the book of Daniel as a whole, I want you to draw out three lessons about having faith in God. (:1-9) Conspiring against Daniel -. We live in a world that can be a scary place sometimes. He wasnt one person at church and another person in front of his friends. But whatever happens, let us not be afraid, but thank and praise God for his goodness. It had very awkward floors to walk on. Daniel was thrown into Lions den. They will be tested and opposed. As always God was the source of Daniels security (Daniel 1:8-16). Evidently, Daniel had a very good reputation. Hehad lived in a community of unclean people and served under fourpagan kings for approximately 67 years. Spurgeon, 1874 Focused on: Daniel 6:10Read by: Gavin ChildressPlease feel free to use, download, copy or share this, or any other . He had a mission and set His path forward to accomplish it. 4 But let patience have [its] perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." As various situations arise in your life your belief and trust in God will be challenged. Copyright 2012 -2022|Study and ObeyAll Rights Reserved|. Introduction In today's sermon, I want to consider yet another famous passage in the Bible. Message about how Daniel got in and out of the den of lions. It is the same idea in that a small pebble can cause ripples which expand far away from the original source. It's not every country in the world whose shops are as full of food as our shops are. The call to live faithfully in an alien culture. Daniel doesnt have to run to God because hes already walking with God. Make no mistake. And somebody observed it: this great Alsatian dog was trembling like an aspen at the very smell of this beast, so terrified was it instinctively, of the enormous power of a lion or a tiger or whatever it was. Three times a day (Psalm 55:17), toward Jerusalem (1 Kings 8:27-30), on his knees (1 And in his upper room, with his windows . He had to calculate what could he do in those thirty days; and I have no doubt that the devil presented certain thoughts to his mind, like this: first of all, he said, Daniel, don't forget that the king's authority is absolute; he is the king of the whole empire and his authority is absolute. All we see are teeth. The figure of Daniel has emerged as "distinguished" due to his "excellent spirit" (Daniel 6:2). It was the practice of all the good people who ever lived, and also of this Daniel. We are the prey he wants to destroy. Ironically the decrees of a Persian king were unchangeable because he was thought to speak for the gods, who could never be wrong and thus never needed to change their minds! So, I say, it's remarkable that we find here in the figure of Daniel, a man against whom there is absolutely nothing said of a critical or an adverse kind. I remember reading some years ago of a very serious incident. Do you know who Satan wants to devour the most? He was, we're told, of an "excellent spirit" (Daniel 6,3). Daniel was always a man of prayer. Sermon notes: The necessity for Faith and Works in the Salvation of Man, Fathers Day Sermon: Qualities of a Godly Father, Sermon: Faithfulness is the Key to God's Blessings, Sermon Notes: A Three-Fold Response to the Great Commission. Well, God vindicated him against all his persecutors. Daniel shows us this by his example. The New International Version uses 10-13 sentences to describe the murderous plot against Daniel (Daniel 6:5-9). And then, secondly, we see here, Daniel's courage. Is it promised that like Daniel you too will be promoted? Daniel 6:10 Sermons: When Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house (now his windows were open in his chamber toward Jerusalem) and he kneeled on his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did before. and if you like to say, by a figure of speech, their bones will be ground to powder forever and their soul in utter terrible misery! And the next thing, and last thing under this heading that I look at here, is what we're told about the frequency of his prayer. Older people, and young ones; boys and girls, let me urge you every day to pray to God more than once. The king of the jungle. He did this, we're told, three times a day. Teeth bared. We must learn how to survive the attack when Satan seeks to devour us. Daniel 3:1-18, Daniel 6:5-13. According to historians Babylon was a city with a population of 200,000 people. Have you seen that He is worthy that you should give your entire life to Him? I don't pretend it's easy. 3 Then this Daniel began distinguishing himself among the commissi. Application: Are you a person of conviction? The beginning of the advent season takes us to Daniel 6. You should be showing him the positive side. We meet them at verse 4: "Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault;" because "he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him." The Christian accountant should not be willing to change the numbers. Thus his faith grew stronger and stronger. Go off into the country where no one can observe you; and into some quiet retreat you can pray to God there in secret and nobody will ever know what you're doing; but here in Shushan the palace someone may see. Pentecostal. And the apostles had to decide whether they would obey this authority, or obey God. Firstly, it will help you to grow in your own spiritual journey. They want to prove that you are a different person during the week than on Sundays. No prayer. No. I'm going to read it to you, verse 5: "Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God." He knew how to lay hold of divine strength, and he became strong. It is not. Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK They saw that this man had been promoted above themselves; and anyone who's ever been in a position of responsibility or promotion knows that all those, or many of those anyway, who are underneath him are longing to pull him down! You should be showing him the positive side. The faith of Daniel has been an inspiration to many young people. Introduction Daniel 1: 1-8. And why should he be? The Mosaic law specifically forbid children being punished for their parents sins and vice-versa. The Christian salesman should not be willing to exaggerate how good the product is. We can three things about Daniel from his actions here: A. And this passage of Scripture is a reminder to us that whatever we have to face: of men or brutes, of men or beasts, of lions or lion-like enemies of the gospel, we must put our trust in the living God; and by faith we are able to stop the mouths of lions. read more. In the light of our passage today, I want to encourage you to remember, that God is capable of accomplishing greater things not only in our lifetime but also in death. The great question, then, with which I must leave you tonight is this: Have you trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ? When God tests you dont cheat. 1. You make a positive difference for God every time. Title: God is in Control C. He had conviction. No one could have possibly known. James 1:2-4 even tells us that we should "count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. That's the center of God's worship: it was from Jerusalem that the gospel went out to the whole world, on the Day of Pentecost. Do you faithfully serve your boss interests? (:16-18) Confining Daniel in the Lions' Den -. My friends, let me remind you what Daniel knew. What did you do? Asked the mother. We have therefore created a library of almost one thousand (and growing) inductive Bible studies, which are available for free. The Bible not only presents us with great men and women, and shows us their excellencies and their virtues; but it also shows us their faults and their failings. And yet if you are a good employee and work hard and behave with integrity, it is very likely that you will be successful. Not one speaks up in his defense. It's better to be in the darkness of Blackness, than in the blackness of darkness! Now, we should show the same faith, and the same desire for the blessing of God's church. (3). Some people may not know that they are being used by a roaring lion. Evidently, Daniel had a very good reputation. That's what this dear man did. For some reason or another over the years I have never preached from this passage. What does Daniel do when he hears about the decree? Daniel Sermon Outlines This material is from ExecutableOutlines.com, a web site containing sermon outlines . A person can pray with his eyes open. Discussion questions to encourage interaction. Daniel had a shining testimony. Let's take a look at these persecuting princes. Now, notice what he did. Tendency of Inwardness They are all jockeying for position. Have Faith in God's Plan 1. Fierce. The comment form collects your name, email and content to allow us keep track of the comments placed on the website. Daniel is now probably a little over 80 years old. Lions. When that doesnt work, his next method is often to get rid of the person to extinguish their light. And that truth is to be seen in the lives of all the men and women of God who come before us as heroes and heroines throughout Scripture. B. Daniel chapter 3. He was one of the many hundreds of thousands of Jewish captives who were led away because of the judgment of God upon his nation. The words of King Darius echoed through Daniel's mind as servants lowered him into the lion's den. That means he will be honest to his boss and company. Because of one mans conviction and refusal to compromise, a beacon of light is shown for the entire kingdom to see. The moral and spiritual collapse of Judah. Daniel, who refused to close his windows. We have an idiom in English, everyone has a skeleton in their closet. It means that everyone is hiding something they dont want others to know about them. You can get rid of all your worries if you commit your life to the Lord and pray every day. Sermons Search Results: Daniel 6 10 Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching : Sermons on daniel 6 10: showing 1-15 of 159 Sort By Scripture Clear Scripture Filters Rating 5 stars 4 stars or more 3 stars or more Any Rating Date Last Week Last Month Last 3 Months Last 6 Months Last Year Any Time Denominations *other (9) Assembly Of God (6) If they were to observe how you treated your family members and recorded a video of it, would you want to play it here? We work for companies that do not honor God. God can help you have a testimony as pure and blameless as Daniels. Daniel's Faithfulness ( 1:8-16 ) 3. And when the morning light came he hurried to this dungeon with the den of lions, and he cried out: Oh, Daniel, Daniel, is your God in whom you trust able to deliver you? This was a most horrid thought, and it was something that the king himself would not be able to undo or to alter; because it was the great pride of the Medo-Persian empire that their laws, once made and signed, were absolutely unalterable. (Daniel 6:24). Let us give thanks for all we have. He served in a high position in Nebuchadnezzars kingdom. These people tried every method for finding out Daniels secrets. So did Daniel. We should not use flatterly and manipulation to achieve what we want like these officials did. Let's place ourselves in Daniel's position. From a worldly perspective (your bosses perspective), a Christian employee has both some negative and positive sides. Daniel 6:1-28, Daniel 6:1. How often do you meet a man like Daniel? Let me ask you if that's your practice? No one can make you sin. Daniel Removed to Babylon ( 1:1-7 ) 2. For Daniel, this is not just an activity he does at the beginning of meals, or quickly to start off the day, or quickly to end the day; this is more important than life for Daniel. and believe Christ and trust in Him! Small actions of obedience to God can make a great difference in His kingdom. And yet here they are all united. (2). They live in nations where there are laws which they cannot keep because of their duty and conscientious service of God, and so they are in prison and suffering; and who knows how greatly they're suffering in countries of the world. Nebuchadnezzar's Dream of a Statue ( 2:1-49 ) 1. Counting my ribs on the biology exam! said the boy. It wasnt faked. Message Point: We must live our lives in service and devotion to God, no matter the consequences. But Daniel was not. Daniel In The Lions' Den (Daniel 6:1-28) Outline By: Mark Knowles 09/29/13 PM Introduction 1. He was seeking first in everything the kingdom of God, and the glory of God, and the truth of God; and so we're told there was this excellent spirit found in him. I. Would You Make The Cut On John Wesley's Preaching Team? The text describes a stone rolled over and placed on the top. It greatly effects King Darius. always truth-telling, always scrupulous about what they do? Think for a moment about what you would be most afraid of them finding. (1) It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred and twenty satraps, to be over the whole kingdom; Daniels life was in great danger. (:10-15) Catching Daniel in Violation of the Decree -. read more. IV. Why would he do this? The Christian accountant should not be willing to change the numbers. read more, Denomination: God is able to save you, my friend, when you trust in Him, from all these dreadful situations in life. They would have done things like checking his projects and paperwork. Know that if you live a godly life for the Lord, you will be opposed. On the other hand, where men refuse to glorify God, in the end of life - what is hell, after all, but a kind of lion's den multiplied by a million. If you live for God, you will be opposed. If they were to write a short biography of my life would they have the same things to say? He was 81-83 years old when he was thrown into the Den of Lions. Brethren. These are career politicians. The Integrity Test (Daniel 6:3-4) 2. Well, some Covenanters were put in there, and they managed to get a letter to their dear friends, I think, in Edinburgh, and they said: Brethren, pray for us. The world appears to be tolerant of God's people then moves to tolerance with some compromise; and finally to intolerance. The employee who loves Jesus most may not be a slave of his work and work as much overtime as others. Look at this wonderful final verse of the chapter: "So, this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius, and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian" (verse 28). Many scholars believe that the Magi who go to visit Jesus were familiar with the Old Testament Scriptures and Yahweh largely because of Daniels influence in the Persian kingdom. Do you have integrity like he did? They all had the same spirit - more or less - that they saw that the glory of God, and the worship of God, and the truth of God, and the acknowledgment of the being of God is the most important thing of all. - that the God of Daniel can deliver you from the power of the lions. He is the one who has delivered Daniel, and He can deliver you - through all life's trials - if you will trust in Him. 2:14.) You may not all know this, but not too far from Linlithgow, near Edinburgh, stands a bleak and dreadful dungeon. 2 In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three weeks. 2. The negative is that the Christian employee will not blindly obey everything, even sinful things he his asked to do. (a). How can you prepare ahead to face persecution? Now when I mention Lions, you either think about the Lions you have seen at the zoo or at a circus He was a man who thanked the Lord for everything he had; and that's a great example to us. 3. He says in verse 22 that God sent his angel to shut the mouth of the lions. Daniel does not sound the least surprised. Once again it looks like Daniel had no choice. The text describes a stone rolled over and placed on the top. You see that in the verse: "he went into his house". They were preaching Christ, and telling the people how to be saved; and they were baptizing the penitent, and drawing them into the church, and having fellowship, and the Lord's Supper, and preaching and all the rest of it. Sermon Outlines By Pastor Gary L. Hall Psalm 45:1 "My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer." (Click Title to View) The Song of Solomon The Book of Psalms The Book of Daniel The Book of the Revelation The Book of I Thessalonians And then we are told here that he went into his house. And in his thoughtlessness, and in his foolishness, he agreed and signed this iniquitous law. Discussion Question: Would it have been right for Daniel to change his routine and pray secretly for 30 days until the decree expired? The answer is because he knew that the glory of God is the most important thing of all; and that God must have His glory whatever may happen to us as a consequence. Daniel fit the bill. He miraculously delivered Daniels friends from the fiery furnace in chapter 3. Notice that: "when Daniel knew that the writing was signed". Not one disagrees with their plan. I did not grow up regularly attending church. Jesus set His face steadfastly to Jerusalem. I dont think the lions den was such a pleasant place. How terrifying to be put in that position. If they were to look in your internet browsing history, what would they see there? Daniel was forsaken by the king who felt he had no choice, but to follow the law and have Daniel thrown to the lions. He makes this new decree: that in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for He is the living God, and steadfast forever, and His kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end" (verse 26). 1. (b). And then, before I close, I point out this: that He gave Daniel prosperity and wonderful encouragement, and usefulness, all the days of his life. Now, there are people who do present their laws like that. Did you ever claim the promise of persecution? v. 2, Jeremiah 25:8 12; 2 Chronicles 36:15 23 3. Daniel 6:1-28, Denomination: Many of them surely hate each others guts. We see that Daniel was accused. The negative is that the Christian employee will not blindly obey everything, even sinful things he his asked to do. Times, they are a changing He ascribes miracles to God. I want you to put yourself in Daniels place for a moment. There was a way of killing him; there was a way of destroying him; there was a way of getting rid of him and that was if they could bring in some law which they knew his conscience could not agree to. One morning when a woman opened the door to get her newspaper there was a little dog, which she had never seen before, with her paper in its mouth. Daniel 6:1 "It seemed good to Darius to appoint 120 satraps over the kingdom, that they would be in charge of the whole kingdom, 2 and over them three commissioners (of whom Daniel was one), that these satraps might be accountable to them, and that the king might not suffer loss. These are career politicians. What does the Bible say about using pirated software? Now, the next thing we're told about him, he not only prayed, but you notice he gave thanks. A good testimony for the Lord is a powerful tool to draw others to himself. He was the most wealthy, and prosperous, and influential man in the whole of this huge empire of the Persians. Now, Jerusalem was the capital city of his own people; and it lay hundreds and hundreds of miles away. One of the top attractions at zoos and circuses! 3. Luke 9:51. These notes can be helpful for individual study of the Word or for small group Bible studies. I have used it in some way as an illustration but not directly from these scriptures. Even after all those years the Bible still says he had an extraordinary spirit. So, they induced the king to bring in this law that there must be no religious prayer or worship to any god - except to the king, for thirty days, one whole month. Unfortunately, some people who openly profess that God is the source of their security actually have their security elsewhere. Every time in the past he took a leap of faith, God had caught him. I have some thoughts, but I am going to leave this question for you to think about. Remember, the teacher is always silent during the test. How can we live a life that is pleasing to God when we encounter circumstances and real problems that will come solely as a result of following God? One of those big cats - a tiger or a lion or something - got free from a zoo somewhere, in some country; and it was reported like this: a huge Alsatian dog in its kennel sniffed, and it sniffed this huge wild cat going some yards away along through the garden before it was caught and shot. I knew somebody who used to do a lot of grumbling when they lived in London. If You Mix The Matters, Your Preaching Won't Matter, Still Preaching, But Running From The Ministry. Some pictures portray the lions den as a pretty little place with light streaming in and Daniel pleasantly conversing with the lions or using them as a pillow. Isnt that amazing? read more, Scripture: Hundreds of relevant easy to understand verse by verse commentary. So likely there were no windows either. Because there was a moment in time when everything seemed to change. The shift away from God is getting greater No. He was known as a person full of integrity. Daniel is one of the few men in the Bible against whom there is no criticism. And what a transformation this was in the world. There were a total of 120 satraps and 3 adminstrators. This passage shows Godwill definitely avenge us. 3 I ate no delicacies, no meat or wine entered my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, for the full three weeks. Daniel was a good employee with a good testimony. And, yet, this Jacob, who was so great, was a man who could deceive his own father; And we move on to David, who was a man after God's own heart; and yet even David fell into gross sin, and scandal, on one occasion of his life; So, we could go on. These free inductive notes are intended as supplement to your own study, not a replacement. Also we should not let ourselves be manipulated by flattery. There were a total of 120 satraps and 3 adminstrators. The population of the entire kingdom would have been ten times more. And along came these Pharisees and they said: You have no business at all to be preaching. If we are not prepared and are caught by surprise we might not have the resolve or perseverance to face that persecution and endure. It could be hostile people who argue with you in the group when you try to share the gospel. That would be superstitious. We don't, indeed, know the date when God will revive His work again. And this cheered them! Ill walk into the cage and they will roar and theyll roar and theyll" And you remember what they said: "We must obey God, rather than men" (Acts 5,29). Much of the battle takes place before the actual moment of persecution. So we know that Daniel publicly was a good and faithful employee with a good testimony. It was not so! Your actions right or wrong will reflect back on to God and you can either honor Him or dishonor Him through your willingness to stand up for your convictions. So, What do you do when you find yourself on the menu? This refers to the idea that the tiny amount of wind caused by the flapping wings can change the weather patterns far away. Dan 6:1-9 It seemed good to Darius to appoint 120 satraps over the kingdom, that they would be in charge of It was the capital city of the theocracy - the people of God - that's where God had His temple. In fact, Daniels adversaries themselves admitted that Daniel was blameless. Dare to Be a Daniel B. In todays sermon, I want to consider yet another famous passage in the Bible. I think it's still there; you could probably go into it still - a miserable, depressing, wretched, dark place - Blackness Castle: it's very name is depressing. Discussion Question: How can you prepare ahead to face persecution? Focus Passage: Daniel 6 A lot of believers like to claim Gods promises. We should not make promises without thinking through it very carefully. We're not living in a paradise - of course not; but we are living in a land where there are great blessings even still, and great freedoms, and in which we have many provisions and mercies. 122 of them stand against Daniel. I dont think the lions den was such a pleasant place. Lion Tamers That was their one hope. And Daniel said: Oh king, live forever, my God sent His angel and has shut the lions' mouths (Daniel 6,19-22). Everything he did, everything he said, every decision he took, it was prayed over and it was matched by the teaching of the Scriptures. He had been praying like this way for decades. My friends, let us thank the Lord! How did He honour him? A. A lot of believers like to claim Gods promises. It wasnt done in anger or pride. Here are a few. The king was happy that Daniel was miraculously rescued. And if you never face this, then it is possible you are too much like the world. That's interesting-"before his God"; in other words, he used to wait on God. In closing, remember thatGod is always with us and for us. Very often it is tempting to try to take on the role of God and seek to punish those who we feel deserve it. You can find peace if you depend on the Lord. He wasnt one person on Sunday and another person on the rest of the week. We call it today the Medo-Persian Empire. It's not that we must always on all occasions kneel. If your boss only sees the negative side, you will not last long in your job. In his fury, he ordered not only the conspirators but their wives and children also to be thrown into the Den of Lions. He was known as a wise, faithful, and loyal leader. Claws sharpened. They will be tested and opposed. It's a place where all the wicked will be cast forever! Let no one say that we are so consumed by the duties of life that we cannot make it our rule and practice to rise with sufficient time in hand, in the morning (normally) for us to attend to the worship of God; and indeed throughout the day. Sermon: What is the meaning of being Born Again? Slide Daniel had a clear sense of right and wrong. There are events that are etched into our minds and hearts that live there forever. "Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime" (Daniel 6,10). Have any of you ever seen the movie Flywheel? It is made by the same people who produced Fireproof Courageous and Prayer room. Briefly share the story of the employee who was promoted because of his trustworthiness. Three times a day: no doubt he did it about breakfast time, about mid-day, and sometime in the afternoon or evening. Proverbs 22:29- The one skilled in his work will serve before kings. Filled with bones of killed prisoners. Can the people in our communities tell the same about us today? Well, it doesn't matter how often we do it; but we should do it as a matter of regular practice. See James 4:17. This is who he was. Remember when I preached on Daniel 1 I told you that you always have a choice? Every day he worshipped God, he sought God; he put God first and foremost in his mind. Persia almost miraculously conquered this powerful capital in one night. Daniel should also be an . Wow! A believer with a good testimony is like a lighthouse bringing ships in through a storm to a safe harbor. Supplemental Passage: Turn to your neighbor and say, You have a choice. Now say, No one can make you sin. Do you believe that? Title: Daniel in the Den of Lions It was not enough for Daniel that he was a man of immense importance and fame throughout the world of that day. No prayer in school read more. From a worldly perspective (your bosses perspective), a Christian employee has both some negative and positive sides. It's very touching that king Darius was very troubled by this plot. If anything were to happen to me, Daniel could say, all these Jews would be exposed to who knows what dangers. Daniel is watched (vs 9-11) It could be co-workers who are out to get you. We hope your understanding of Gods Word is deeper from them. Daniel 6:6-13. He could have kept his job and ability to infuence people in the future. It is said that all in the audience of the Colosseum were converted to Christianity upon witnessing the miracle. In fact, the only thing they could find to accuse him about, is that he was too zealous for serving God! She spent the rest of that morning returning the papers to their owners. We still to this very day use that phrase, that when a law is unalterable we say it is like the laws of the Medes and Persians - it cannot be altered. A message from Daniel in the lions den about what happens when things seem to get out of control in our lives. Striking fear in everyone! 3. We must do what is right, regardless of imagined consequences. Sign up for our newsletter to receive your free 36 lesson Bible study E-book of Revelation. Were going to take a look at some reasons why this morning and allow Daniel to show us why prayer was such an important part of his life. Not his position or wealth. He was very smart. A sign that God continued to reward Daniel for his faithfulness. Are you a good employee like Daniel was? The thought must have struck Daniel: Now, I'm a very useful man in this kingdom; and my influence is so great I can help thousands of Jews in all the provinces of Medo-Persia. They will make us the kind of men and women God requires us to be. It wasnt an act. If your boss only sees the negative side, you will not last long in your job. Good Morning. 122 of them stand against Daniel. While read more, Scripture: Well now, secondly, let me come on to his courage. If we do these things in the right spirit they will have a transforming power upon our lives. I would want to pass an investigation like he did. And then stand firm on the truth no matter what opposition you face. Loud. Daniel does not change at all. A righteous person is never abandoned by God (17-25). The voice of psalms must be silent for thirty whole days so that the king could receive all this adoration - and it flattered him! Theme: Trusting God for His Deliverance. so that they could climb up into his place and into his seat. All Rights Reserved. Dont attemptto figure out how God thinks. And yet now he does a complete 180 degree turn. Much of the battle takes place before the actual moment of persecution. How many lives were touched and changed because of Daniels firm faith? (2) and over these, three governors, of whom Daniel was one, that the satraps might Throughout history political adversaries are very good at bringing out the secret sins of their opponents. That's going to be the end of a Christless life! What a fearful thought; and he did so with the uttermost sorrow. Now, he didn't yield to that temptation because it was inspired by 'fear of man'; and "the fear of man, my friends, bringeth a snare" (Proverbs 29,25). If they were to check out what kind of movies you watch, music you listen to, or books you read when no one else is around, what would they discover? Certainly it was good for the kingdom to get these officials out of leadership who so opposed God. But this passage shows us that He was never abandoned by God. First be clear in your mind about right and wrong. Certainly, the evil schemers who conspired to destroy Daniel were really doing Satan's work. And though the king realized he was tricked and did not want to have Daniel killed, accordng to the law he had no chocie. As the apostle, Paul said neither death nor life or anything else for that matter can separate us from the love of God (Romans 8:38-39). Jesus also showed great conviction. It was meant to be a place of torture and death. This opposition may come from different sources. Daniel, I say, was a man of devotion, and a man of piety; and all of this was reflected in his character. "Then the king arose with the dawn, at the break of day, and went in haste to the lions' den.". Oh that you and I, my friends, would be so described by God as people who are of an excellent spirit. He didnt let the fads or opinions of the day sway him. Dear friends, we must tell ourselves again and again: Over and above all earthly laws, whether it be of kings, governments, or churches - I say, above all earthly laws - stands the law of the living God. Yet they didnt open their mouths to kill Daniel. He would be what today would be called 'a millionaire'. It is clear Daniel believed this was the right response. Then he served in a high position in Belshazzars kingdom. He doesnt hide. Evangelical Free. Verse 10: "Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day", and so on. The story of Daniel proves it is true. Jesus set His face steadfastly to Jerusalem. If we are not prepared and are caught by surprise we might not have the resolve or perseverance to face that persecution and endure. In 1 Peter 5:8 we learn that the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour. read more, Denomination: So what would the final report be? Its almost countless. A big part of my It's very clear what these evil men were about. The scene makes us recall the words of David hundreds of years before in Psalm 23:4, Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.. This text sermon can be downloaded in HTML format so that it can be viewed off-line using an internet browser, and many other programs. DEFINING MOMENTS What is the result of Daniels stand and good testimony? This opposition may come from different sources. 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Psalm 100:3-5, 1 Corinthians 10:29-30, Romans 14:6, Luke 22:17-19, Deuteronomy 12:10-11, Daniel 6:10, 2 Corinthians 4:15, Luke 18:10-14, Nehemiah 12:27-46, 1 Chronicles 16:7-36, 1 Chronicles 16:7-8, 2 Chronicles 7:12, Leviticus 22:29, Leviticus 7:12-15, Revelation 11:16-18, Ephesians 5:18-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Download this sermon now - to download please right click and select "save target as" or "save link target as". It would be expected that the new foreign king would bring in his own officials and get rid of the previous administration. How then could Daniel who knew this still continue his life-long practice of opening the windows toward Jerusalem and worshipping God? The reaction of the Lord. "When Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime", or previously. Well, the answer was: in order to keep up his communion with God - in order to keep his soul alive. In the Bible, giving of thanks goes far beyond an annual American celebration on a day we remember to thank God for a multitude of blessings. One of the great men of prayer in the Bible was Daniel. The Bible does not pretend it is easy; but it is the way to glorify God; and it is the way, as we'll see in a moment, to be rewarded by God. Daniel 6:10 Reminds Us to Prioritize Prayer Is prayer that important to you? The power and the privileges Daniel enjoyed as an official in the kings courtroom all these years could not corrupt him, (Daniel 6:1-2; 3). Of course, it was aimed at destroying Daniel. A boy told her mother he was kicked out of the exam hall for cheating. Many of them surely hate each others guts. They are scary. I learned Psalms 23, 100 and the Lords Prayer in public school we recited these along with the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. You will meet with many people who do not live by principle at all; but they live by consequence. This morning we are going to talking about Daniel and the Lions Den. Not many of us will be able to defy death like John. Rank and disgusting. His first method is often to tempt believers and get them to fall away. He caused the God of heaven to be known throughout all the dominions; and everybody heard - in all their languages! Daniel is a success (vs 1-3) I seek to foster thoughtful and respectful dialogue. Church Of God, Daniel in the pit of lions. What will they find? Antichrist. Share example of building a fence and Mom being a homemaker. The Psalmist said, "seven times a day" will I give thanks to thee (Psalm 119,164). Here we read that the king intended to promote Daniel further (Daniel 6:4). Finally, the enemy had their wildest dreams come true. Rank and disgusting. He was known as a wise, faithful, and loyal leader. Sermon on Daniel 6 - Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley from Daniel 6 where we find Daniel in the Lion's Den. (view less). And then, perhaps, I could refer you to another temptation that must have come to him, like this. He wants to devour believers who have good testimonies. Some houses and homes are like a church, or a place of worship, because that is the prevailing spirit within them; and it was so with this man. Now I hope you realize, my dear friends, that there are Christians living in countries of the world today, as we're sitting here in ease and comfort, and they also are faced with the same problem. It's called Blackness Castle; and some of the Covenanters were put in this terrible dungeon. Although Daniel has been serving in the Royal Courts for a very long time, still he maintained the blameless life he and his friends exhibited in Daniel 1:8. Let no one say he is too busy to attend to his family and personal devotions. Not just the pit but also the people. Is it promised that like Daniel you too will be promoted? When you make a stand for God, it will also make a difference. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. It was designed to be frightening. Pastor Colton Wickramaratne in his biography, mentions an incident in which he was thrown into the river by a gang that wanted to kill him. Together they go the king and request a new law, a law forbidding prayer to anyone except for him for 30 days. This last week, I came across a five minute clip from an episode of The Bob Newhart Show on YouTube. Did you ever claim the promise of persecution? My dear friends, here was a man, if ever there was, who, by the world's standards, did not need to pray - he had everything. Applying principles to help us. And the apostle Paul bowed his knees unto the father of our Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 3,14). V. A righteous person makes a difference for the Lord (26-28). Outline 1. Before he was a young teenager standing up against the most powerful king in the world. Have Faith In God's Placement In Foreign Arenas Before Freighting Adversaries II. He had a mission and set His path forward to accomplish it. We refer to these sometimes as defining moments. read more, Denomination: But he stood straight and firm, unflinching because he knew he was standing on the truth. Outlines by a London Minister: Daniel 6:21-22: Daniel's Marvellous Deliverances: Geo. Although they tried as hard as they could, they could find nothing even remotely shady in Daniels personal or professional life. When you live for God, your actions affect others. Baptist. You know what I mean when I say that it's so easy for people to grumble. If you saw him great before the people, the reason was because he was great before his God. Daniel 6:25-28 shows that God had a higher purpose even in Daniels loneliest hour. Now that is to say his very house and home were a kind of church. Bob, as you may know, was a psychologist on the show, and in this scene a woman comes into his office He did this in God's very presence. Rick Boyne Does your boss only see the negative side of your belief? This is displayed in the lives of Daniel and his three friends. They're known to be associated with these things. 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