When old, he persisted in serving god despite threats against his life dan. Daniel was faithful to the lord because he purposed in his heart to be faithful. The life of daniel is one of the most significant stories in continue reading a purposed heart. Daniel 1 nkjv daniel and his friends obey god in bible.
But daniel made up his mind 1 that he would not defile 2 himself with the royal delicacies or the royal wine. Daniel 1 new king james version nkjv daniel and his friends obey god. In the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah, nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came to jerusalem and besieged it. The book of daniel new king james version of the bible.
New century version daniel decided not to eat the kings food or drink his wine because that would make him unclean. And the chief of the eunuchs said to daniel, i fear my lord the king, who has. He lost his freedom, his home, his culture, his friendships and his status as one of israels nobility. The bible says, daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the kings delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank. He had made up his mind, and settled his convictions. What daniel purposed in his heart pilgrim ministry. Paul and barnabas urged the early christians in acts 11. Despite his youth and the obvious pressures to conform, daniel purposed in his heart to uphold the law of god, no matter the cost. New king james version so let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity.
This particular food and wine was offered to pagan gods as an act of worship, and for daniel that was unacceptable. Those who dare to be a daniel, and demonstrate by example the value of being led by principle rather than by price, are not only highly valued by god but also by their fellow man. In other verses as well, the scriptures tell us that men need to purpose in their hearts to be faithful. Despite his youth and the obvious pressures to conform, daniel purposed in.
Daniel was probably only 14 or 15 when he was taken captive, but even at such a young age god chose to use him because he was faithful to god. Daniel, young man with purpose sermon by david seeley. Now god had brought daniel into the favor and goodwill of the chief of the eunuchs. But daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself in this way. Daniel purposed in his heart that is his heart was fixed. New king james version but daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the kings. Perhaps he was stationed in a country in which there were no faithful churches. He lost his freedom, his home, his culture, his friendships and his. But daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the kings delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank.
Lumina online study tool download net bible purchase net. Jan 15, 2020 the book of daniel was written in about 164 b. Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the kings meat, nor with the wine which he drank. King james version 1611 but daniel purposed in his heart, that he would not defile himselfe with the portion of the kings meat, nor with the wine which he dranke.
A purpose in the heart sermon by philip harrelson, daniel. The book is named for a character from the babylonian exile see eras of jewish history exile and diaspora named daniel, although it. When old, he persisted in serving god despite threats against his life dan 6. Daniel was determined that no matter what the results of his decision, he would obey god. Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself, that he would not weave across his vision that web which would hide from himself the joy, the peace, the holiness, the triumph, and success which come from communion with the unseen, but really present jehovah. Daniel, young man with purpose sermon by david seeley, daniel. As mighty oaks from small acorns grow, we make our decisions and our. But daniel purposed in his heart, that he would not defile himselfe with the portion of the kings meat, nor with the wine which he dranke. Daniel 1 audio bible reading, kjv, nkjv, niv, nasb, nrsv, nlt. Part of the section of the bible referred to as ketuvim the writings see the torah, it is an apocalyptic book, like the book of revelations in the new testament. One must purpose in his heart to cleave to the lord. In this, daniel illustrated how to conquer a difficult trial and glorify god before others in the midst of testing. The book of daniel new king james version of the bible chapter 1 daniel and his friends obey god 1 in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah, nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came to jerusalem and besieged it.
But daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the kings delicacies, nor with the wine that he drank. Daniel 16 shows how these four jewish youths dealt tactfully and graciously with their captors. But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only james 1. But daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the kings. The key to this passage is found in the very first verse.
Having a heart with purpose thru the bible with dr. They trusted in god, but did not flaunt their faith. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. As a youth, he purposed not to defile himself dan 1. King nebuchadnezzar had conquered his homeland and carried him off into exile in babylon. Encountering culture in light of the book of daniel. Suppose that a young man, who is a christian, enlisted in the service and was sent to a foreign country.
Sermons from the old testament dare to be a daniel. But daniel resolved the king james version says, but daniel purposed in his heart. I want to comment for a moment on this issue of making christian living and separation from the world a matter of a few little rules that have to do with eating and with conduct. Study guide for daniel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. But daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the kings meat, nor with the wine which he drank daniel 1. Jan 11, 2017 this child knows but daniel purposed in his heart given by pastor clarence sexton duration. There was nothing inherently wrong with serving politically in a gentile court and submitting to the training necessary. He is a man who is trying to live a godly life in the midst of a corrupt, pagan society.
And the lord gave jehoiakim king of judah into his hand, with some of the articles of the house of god, which he carried into the land of shinar to the house of his god. Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself. As a young boy in a strange land, daniel was immediately faced with a challenge to violate gods law by eating the kings food. A purpose in the heart sermon by philip harrelson, daniel 1. This child knows but daniel purposed in his heart given by pastor clarence sexton duration. Live by your convictions 1 sat, 28 mar 2020 daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself. Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Daniel purposed in his heart the character journal. Daniel 6 it pleased darius to set over the kingdom one hundred and twenty satraps, to be over the whole kingdom. Jun 30, 20 but daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the kings meat, nor with the wine which he drank daniel 1. Nkjvsome of the kings descendants and some of the nobles. Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for god loves a cheerful giver. Daniel purposed in his heart, making up his mind beforehand that he would not compromise. Live by your convictions 1 nairaland general nigeria.