The Book of
  Daniel
Introduction/Chapter 1
Key learnings from our lesson tonight

• Daniel “purposed in his heart” not to defile himself with the food offered to idols
• God gave them knowledge and skill in all literature and wisdom and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams
• King Nebuchadnezzar interviewed them all and none was found like them in all wisdom and understanding and the king found them 10 times better than all the magicians and astrologers in his realm
• God honors those who “purpose in their hearts not to sin” 
• God raises up his people and puts them in positions of influence for his plan and purpose
• Daniel and his friends show us that it is possible to live an exemplary life in a pagan world