Friday Night Singles' Flock. Daniel 1.
George Park.
[[George wants us all to be prepared to share a 3-minute testimony, be prepared to share (on spot). He ideally wants to have a testimony night sometime soon.]]
George Park.
[[George wants us all to be prepared to share a 3-minute testimony, be prepared to share (on spot). He ideally wants to have a testimony night sometime soon.]]
Daniel means "God is my Judge."
Daniel, himself, never refers to himself as "Belteshazzar" because he wants people to remember the meaning of the name Daniel.
Daniel was highly educated and also proper (he knew how to behave well amongst nobility). Most likely he was a eunuch.
Daniel and his friends were youths probably around 13 years old.
Conquered kingdoms under Nebuchadnezzar were assimilated.
Daniel 1:8 But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s choice food or with the wine which he drank; so he sought permission from the commander of the officials that he might not defile himself.
- "made up his mind": aka "pay strict attention to..."
- Daniel had incredible resolve, incredible convictions.
Daniel 1:1-2. God controlled who was in reign.
Daniel 1:15. God controlled their appearance.
Daniel 1:17. God controlled their learning. (Different gifts given to different people).
Takeaway: Sovereignly speaking, You are EXACTLY who the Lord wants you to be. This should give you great comfort and JOY.
Application: Be content in your circumstances as singles. Once you're discontent, the Lord cannot use you.
- "he might not defile himself": Daniel was not going to eat the choice food because he knew the background of idol worship.
- Example: George doesn't drink at weddings or ever because of Ephesians 5:18
Ephesians 5:18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,
- This is a personal conviction that George has.
- Definition of Conviction: Taken from scripture; A stance that you can't project on someone else.
George plans to go over Daniel 2 next time.
