Daniel
Prophet who interpreted dreams and received visions of the future while serving in the Babylonian and Persian courts.
Key Events in Daniel's Life
Taken captive to Babylon as a youth
Refused to defile himself with royal food
Interpreted Nebuchadnezzar's dreams
Friends survived the fiery furnace
Read the writing on the wall
Survived the lions' den
Received apocalyptic visions
Key Bible Verses
Daniel resolved not to defile himself
Daniel 1:8
Our God is able to deliver us
Daniel 3:17-18
God sent his angel and shut the mouths of the lions
Daniel 6:22
- •Maintained integrity in pagan court
- •Survived lions' den
- •Interpreted dreams accurately
Lessons from Daniel's Life
- 1
Faithfulness to God brings blessing even in hostile environments
- 2
God protects those who trust Him
- 3
Prayer should be non-negotiable regardless of circumstances
- 4
God reveals His plans to those who seek Him
Books Featuring Daniel
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