All Things Worked Together for Good in Daniel's Life (Romans 8:28)
Introduction:
1. This morning we studied the occasion when Daniel revealed and interpreted Nebuchadnezzar's dream about God's kingdom. 2. This evening we are concentrating on an illustration of the principle revealed in Romans 8:28. 3. In this lesson we are observing how "all things worked together for good in Daniel's life." 4. Let us first consider some important . . . Discussion: I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. Daniel 1 1. (vs.1-7) Daniel is introduced. 2. (vs.8-21) Daniel refused to defile himself by eating the food and drinking the wine provided by the king. B. Daniel 2 1. (vs.1-45) Daniel revealed and interpreted the king's dream. 2. (vs.48-49) Daniel was given a high position in the Babylonian government. C. Daniel 4 -- Daniel interpreted another dream for the king. D. Daniel 5 1. (vs.1-28) Daniel interpreted the handwriting on the wall for King Belshazzar. 2. (vs.29-31) Daniel was promoted as the Medes and Persians took control of Babylon. II. (Daniel 6) THE LORD PROTECTED DANIEL FROM THE LIONS
A. (vs.1-3) Darius promoted Daniel in the new government. B. (vs.4-9) The other rulers conspired to destroy Daniel. C. (vs.10-11) Daniel continued praying to God. D. (vs.12-17) Daniel was cast into the den of lions. E. (vs.18-23) The lions did not harm Daniel. F. (vs.24) The conspirators and their families were cast into the den of lions. G. (vs.25-28) This event made a great impression on Darius. Conclusion:
1. Daniel was a man of faith (Hebrews 11:33). 2. Let us receive encouragement from him. 3. Let us remember the encouraging words found in Hebrews 13:5b-6.
