Heavenly Living in Hostage Times (3)

“But Daniel Purposed in his Heart”

What does living a life with purpose mean?

“purposed”-Sum

to put, place, set, appoint, make

(Qal)

to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on

to set, direct, direct toward

to extend (compassion) (fig)

to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix

to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix

to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give

(Hiphil) to set or make for a sign

(Hophal) to be set

Preconceived Convictions

“he would not defile himself”

What have you preconceived about your life? What do you want your life to stand for? How do you want to be remembered?

Purpose v. 8

Polite v. 8b

Preference v. 9

Positive Relationships v. 9b

Proverbs 16:7 “7 When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.”

Acts 7:10 “10 and delivered him out of all his troubles, and gave him favor and wisdom in the presence of Pharaoh, king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.”

Peer Pressure v. 10

Pleasant Charisma

You walk into a room and say “here I am” or do you walk into a room and say “There you are?”

Pleasant but with purpose v. 12

Positive Changes vv. 13-16

Profound Character

v. 17

Class of Pupil

Perseverance

Proven Counselors