The Reality of Exile - Daniel 1:1–7

• Jerusalem besieged and young people exiled
  • Daniel 1:1
  • 2 Kings 24:1–4
  • Daniel 1:2,3, 6
  • 2 Chronicles 36:5–7
• The Babylonian transformation plan
  • Daniel 1:4, 5, 7

Living Faithfully in Exile - Daniel 1:8–21

• Desire for holiness in exile
  • Daniel 1:8
  • Daniel 3:16–18
  • Daniel 6:10–12
• The Lord shows His favor during exile
  • Daniel 1:9–16
• The Lord places the faithful exiles in positions of influence
  • Daniel 1:17–21

So What?

• Followers of Christ are called and empowered to live as obedient exiles in this present life.
  • 1 Peter 1:1, 14–16
  • Philippians 3:18–21