by twilliams | Aug 14, 2013 | Daniel
DANIEL 1:6-8a Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Introduction The first 5 verses of Daniel reveal the tragic devastation sin can leave in its wake. Israel paid a high cost for sinning against God. The result was disaster. Due to sin, Israel lost prosperity, peace,...
by twilliams | Aug 14, 2013 | Daniel
DANIEL 1:8b-9 Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Daniel 1:8b-9 (Holman) “He asked permission from the chief official not to defile himself. God had granted Daniel favor and compassion from the chief official.” The most powerful factor in Daniel’s life was not King...
by twilliams | Aug 14, 2013 | Daniel
DANIEL 1:10-21 Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Daniel is one of the few people of whom God writes only good, as of Joseph and Jonathan. The angel Gabriel called Daniel a “man treasured by God” (9:23). Daniel’s life in its entirety is a joy to examine, an inspiration...
by twilliams | Aug 14, 2013 | Daniel
DANIEL 3:1-27 Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Daniel 3:1a (Holman) “King Nebuchadnezzar made a gold statue, 90 feet high and nine feet wide.” Nebuchadnezzar was a mighty leader, a successful general who never lost a battle and ruled Babylon 40 years. In the zenith of...
by twilliams | Aug 14, 2013 | Daniel
Life’s Last Three Words Daniel 5:24-28 Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall “Mene Mene Tekel Upharsin” does not mean “Money money tickles the parson.” Daniel, having known the Lord a long time, was able not only to read God’s handwriting, but also to read between the...
by twilliams | Aug 14, 2013 | Daniel
Daniel 6:1-9 Godly Success in an Ungodly Environment Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Daniel 6:1-3 (Holman) Darius decided to appoint 120 satraps over the kingdom, stationed throughout the realm, and over them three administrators, including Daniel. These satraps...