Daniel’s Test of Character
Babylon is current day IRAQ
Daniel 1:8-21
Daniel was brought to a new country
(FROM JERUSALEM to BABYLON)
with other men of nobility
To be trained for 3 years to serve King Nebuchadnezzar
THE KING WANTED YOUNG MEN WITH NO DEFECTS
TO BE GOOD LOOKING
KNOWLEDGABLE
CAPABLE OF SERVING IN THE KING’S PALACE
THE 3 YEAR TRAINING PROGRAM
To learn a new language - CHALDEAN
To learn literature
FOOD
Royal food & wine
10 DAY TRIAL
1. Why did the servant want Daniel and his companions to eat the king's food? (So they would be strong and healthy like the others.)
2. Because he didn't want to eat or drink anything unclean, what did Daniel ask to be served instead? (Vegetables and water.)
3. How did Daniel prove he and his companions didn't need to eat the kings food? (After a 10 day test, they were stronger and looked better than those who ate the king's food.)
4. How was Daniel rewarded for having a strong reputation of one who honors God? (He was given knowledge and wisdom and allowed to serve before the king.)
5. "In Daniels time", certain foods were considered unclean and forbidden. What kind of things do we have in our life today that might be considered unclean and forbidden? (Answers will vary.)
REWARDED
Daniel 1:17
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Ephesians 6:13