Introduction

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,...

“man treasured by God”

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...

Life’s Last Three Words

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...

Godly Success in an Ungodly Environment

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...