Because of the disturbing dream of Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel was given an opportunity to stand out as a wise sage with religious authority beyond that of the other academics. However, the opportunity presented, the dreams of Nebuchadnezzar, came dramatically and with potential for terrifying consequences. The actions of faith, the prudent wisdom of Daniel, created a lasting legacy of Biblical proportions that would have a significant impact for hundreds of years to come.
Romans 10
The corrupted sinful teachings of righteousness through piety is shattered at the foot of the Cross. According to Paul, all who are in Christ should shout to the eagerly waiting world that the very notion of performance-obtained right standing has met its end by the blood of the Lamb and the roar of the Lion.
Measuring the Christian Life
Following worldly practices will never lead to a faithful representation of the Gospel of Christ and the heart of the Father. In that regard, attempts to quantify the spiritual disciplines and the quality of the Christian life follow a secular “wisdom” of the worst kind.
Accepting Individualism
The emphasis on the uniqueness of the human experience is called phenomenology. The phenomenological approach states that your experience and perception of an event are a phenomenon as unique as you.
Daniel 1, part B
Daniel made a resolution within himself; and, it is reasonable to assume that, while excelling in proficiency of Babylonian culture, Daniel’s resolution was to maintain a characteristic of his life that distinguished himself from the world around him; he resolved to remain set apart.
Daniel 1, part A
The youths without blemish held captive in exile were not afraid of education, and, one can imagine that their studious efforts may have even helped them form and present Godly counsel through language and imagery understood by the Babylonians.
Romans 9
In Romans 9, Paul called us to focus on the warning to not stumble over the temptation to return to legalism.
An Outline of Daniel
Through the book of Daniel, we are provided a glimpse of the amazing story of one of the text’s main characters and authors, Nebuchadnezzar, and are permitted to speculate as to the lasting impact of his life.
The Book of Daniel
The book of Daniel does not have to be complicated; and, while walking through it, we should be uplifted to know that, come what may, we can look to God through it all.
Start With Grace
If we do not start with grace, everything falls apart. Being founded on the rock means the emptying of ourselves, knowing that everything attempt, every failure, everything discussion, and every theological discussion starts with the amazing grace of Christ. Knowing this, we are free to try to live as best as we can without fear of condemnation for our inevitable shortcomings.