Standing Firm with the Lions

Standing Firm with the Lions Daniel 6 1.    Daniel’s life was faithful (vs 1-4) a.   He was respected b.   He was “distinguished above all the other high officials and satraps” vs 3 c.   He ruled the kingdom without fault d.   He served God faithfully while serving the kingdom rightly. 2.    Daniel’s life was a testimony (vs 5) a.   His faith was genuine b.   His faith was true c.   His faith showed others that:      i.    God is worthy to be worshipped      ii.    God is never to be abandoned 3.    Daniel’s life was a target (vs 6-15) a.   It was God they were against. b.   It was self that Darius served c.   It was God that Daniel served 4.    Daniel’s life showed complete trust (vs 16-24) a.   In God’s power b.   In God’s protection c.   He showed complete trust Daniel’s life proclaimed God’s Glory (vs 25-28)