5 July 2020 9am
Again, just in case you forgot about Thursday.
chapter 6 of The Book of Daniel it pleased Darius to appoint 120 set trip to rule throughout the kingdom with three administrators out of them. One of them was Daniel. The set traps were made accountable to them said that the king must not suffer loss. Matt Daniels so distinguished himself among the administrators and the set traps for his exceptional qualities that the king plan to sit him over the whole Kingdom. At this the administrators and the set traps try to find grounds for charges against Daniel in his conduct of government Affairs, but I was unable to do so. But I could find no corruption in him because he was trustworthy and now the corrupt negligent. Finally these man said we will never find any basis for charges against this man Daniel unless it has something to do with the lure of his Kong. So are the administrators and the set traps went as a group to the king and said oh King Darius live forever.
The Royal administrators prefect set traps advisors and governors have all agreed. That the king should issue an edict and enforce the decree that anyone who prays to any God or man during the next 30 days except to you a king shall be thrown into the lions den. Download King issue the decree and put it in writing so that it cannot be Olsen in accordance with the laws of the medes and the Persians which cannot be repealed. So King, Darius put the decree in writing. Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published he went home to his upstairs room where the windows open towards Jerusalem. Three times a day. He got down on his knees and he prayed giving thanks to his God just as he had done before. Then these men went as a group and found Daniel praying and asking God for help. So they went to the king and spoke to him about his Royal Decree. Did you not publish a decree that during the next 30 days anyone who prays to any God or man? Except To You O King would be thrown into the lions den.
The king answered the decree stands in accordance with the laws of the medes and the Persians which cannot be repealed. Then I say to the King Daniel who is one of the Exiles from Judah pays no attention to you or king or to the decree you put in writing. He still prays 3 times a day. When the king heard this he was greatly distressed. He was determined to rescue Daniel and night every effort until I'm down to save him. Then the men went as a group to the king and say to him remember a king that according to the lore the Mage and Persians no decree or eating that the king issues can be changed.
well We leave it there for the night and this is the word of the Lord. It's Friday. A Heavenly Father. We thank you so much for your wood through the Psalms for the Book of Daniel that you might help us to understand your truth and that you're not applied to allies and we ask it for Jesus sake I'm in.
I wonder if like Maureen and I you find it frustrating when you're watching a show on television and you get to the a long program and it's a bit of a thriller and then it appears on the bottom of the screen to be continued for a week and we record stuff ahead. So we medley go ahead a week ahead and make sure that we're recording the next episode. Well, it's a little bit like that with the Book of Daniel. I know that you were all sitting on the edge of your seat wanting to know the next installment in the Book of Daniel because you've been following so closely. This morning we think about the story so far just as a reminder. In 605 BC King Nebuchadnezzar a text to rousselon and took many captives The Babylon including Daniel and his three friends. We are after three years training they were appointed to high office in the public service. These four displayed great courage and loyalty to their landlord refusing to compromise their faith. Go to Naval Daniel to explain to the king is disturbing dreams. Sovereignty is playing throughout this book. Chapter 5 that we looked at last week. Concludes with a sudden death of the new king belshazzar and the establishment of a new regime under the leads and the Persians. And so we turn to chapter 6. How many fun he is something about the wisdom of trusting in the Living God the wisdom of trusting in the Living God. I knew King and reiji but sounds a little bit like changing prime ministers in the state. It is I hear is a new king and a new regime now in charge of Babylon. Darius the lead then Cyrus King of Persia. It is possible that Darius and Cyrus are actually the same person or that Darius is King Cyrus has to I see we don't know. But he had diarrhea two points 120 administrators under three Chiefs. That's him Daniel his one. He's now in his eighties. And he's taking this particular role we found this in those first three verses. Their role was to ensure that the king might not suffer loss. I would have collect taxes from The Babylon I even had texts in those days. I would collect taxes from the Babylonian for the king's own benefit. Will Daniels fellow administrative hated Daniel? And The Lure at sorry Daniel the Jew but could find no fault in him we saying this is 4 + 5. Daniel was not corrupt. And he worked hard for the king size. I hatched the plan. to attack him on account of his fight They knew that Daniel's God was more important to him than the king. I know you lied to the king about all of them agreeing with this plan that did not agree at all.
fully aware of the Applause Daniel went hunting. And he continue to pray how many times a day. three times a day his he didn't hide in his room. Very walls in front of the open window. Praying able to be seen by others not showing off but clearly giving evidence of his faith in God. His prey life was discipline. He was devoted to God. And now he deliberately pride in full view of his accusers. He was showing them that no other God was real. And remember had Jesus accuses tried to trap him as well. Well, the track was sick. Daniel's enemies show him prying reported his activities to the king who we not reluctantly agreed to their request. Daniel's life was well and truly in God's hands.
the king even tried to rescue Daniel But sadly, he didn't have the courage of his convictions. Until we know the rest of the story because remember you will read it before you arrive. Daniel was thrown into the lions den and a great Stone placed over the opening. As the king said to him in verses 16 and 17. May your God whom you serve continually rescue you.
Well after a sleepless night the king hurry to the Lion's Den any cold out hoping that Daniel had been kept safe by his God. possibly matched of the Kings amazement Daniel answered we see this in this is 22 + 20 + 21 + 22
Daniel answered our King live forever. My God sent his Angel and he shut the mouths of the Lions. They have not hurt me because I was found innocent in his side nor have I ever done any wrong before you her King? Will the King was out of the joy and he had Daniel lift it out of the pit without a wound on him. and then at the king's come on the. Accusers were thrown into the lions den. and the enthusiastic lions deal with their wives and their children as well.
Well, then we come to the climax of the first half of the Book of Daniel as king Darius proceeded to write Alyssa. Very widely distributed we raid from this 25.
Then King Darius brought to all the peoples Nations and Men of every language throughout the land. May you prosper greatly. Are you sure you would agree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the god of Daniel? But he is the Living God. And he and Jewish forever. His kingdom will not be destroyed. His Dominion will never end. He rescues and he saves people form signs and wonders in the heavens and only he is rescued Daniel from the pile of the lines.
Will Henry was the king ordering old people's to fear and reverence the god of Daniel. I need knowledge is that this called is the Living God who with his kingdom in Jewish forever? This called and rescues and even rescued Daniel from the pal on the lines. Not have the king commands the Living God and exhort all his subjects to be wise and to trust in him. Will the chapter finishes with a statement that Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian?
What can we glean from this chapter of the Book of Daniel? I want to suggest several things and I'm I already have occurred to you. List of all God does God can and does work through and despite? Pagan leaders bad leaders like Darius and Cyrus Romans chapter 13 reminds us that such leaders of their because God has allowed them to be. The next thing in the same way, but Daniel Daniel's Pagan non-believing p is hated him and try to destroy him. So some non-christians today will continue to height and oppose God's people just says Jesus warm
And then we'll die. God rescued Daniel from the Lion's Den. Most faithful Christians who trusted in Jesus have not been rescued from there. God didn't save Jesus from dying, but Hood his prayer and raised him for eternity. I didn't the same way. God Saves us from the coming judgment through Jesus when we trust in him. He doesn't necessarily save us from dementia from cancer from heart attacks from varicose veins. He doesn't save us from that sort of stuff necessarily. Sometimes he does. Better days are Eternal Hill. Any of our Eternal destiny? Which is most important to God. also Does Daniel displayed courage and an uncompromising faith in the face of opposition even with the threat of death? Play the Lord calls on us to Have Courage as we witness for him. In one way Daniels rescue from what could have been his grave in the Lion's Den? Was like a resurrection. foreshadowing Jesus resurrection and then finally could be very careful when purchase I finally or lastly cuz I lost forever and I was the last thing. God receive honor and Glory from an unbelieving King
messy stool God works in and through Daniel He's a challenge for everybody here this morning.
Here is a challenge for us. As people watch us. Is people watch out dude? I see God at work in US. and through us All Christians are called to be ambassadors for Christ. And we re the good and bad sugars or we are not. a question to go high with how will we all reflect God's character? And represent him. this week
next Sunday We'll hear more details about what happens next time by lyta. But next Sunday. We move on to Daniel chapter. Daniel chapter thank you very much at I might show you read ahead and I look forward to sharing that with you. Let's have a prayer together. Heavenly Father we thank you that you haven't spotted The Book of Daniel to be written. How much you have preserved it for us to be reading it so many years later. We pray that your Holy Spirit but take the woods but we have had read this morning and that you might impact how laws and help us to bring honor and glory to you when we ask for Jesus sake.
Thank you, David. prayer time wonderful to see you all again, and thanks God for Living Spaces You may like to buy your hedge new is preferred Daniel. Close your eyes. Prepare to hearing Ashley. receiving Comfort assurance maybe unburdening stores things which perplexed or something else
Lord our Lord how wonderful are your works? We come with confidence to y'all. Try trusting your kindness your love you miss you. Knowing that we can lay down and s***. I'll do it and that you need.
Isaiah 51 you stop your eyes to the heavens. Look at the Earth spinning. The heavens will vanish like smoke. The Earth will wear out like a garment. And its inhabitants die like flies. Thought my salvation will last forever my righteousness will never shine.
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Only going to ask you need Fellowship to preach to teach and to heal. God guide and use them raise up more people in your World War II church to pray and to work to care and to understand to give to you and to God for you that your church make bird your will be done your kingdom come and your glory revealed to Jesus Christ.
We continue to pray for those in particular who are suffering. Help and enable lost in my area.
Offering you'll hurt your hospitality your garden. That all would share with Justice the results of the Earth. thank you for a children's church and the prayer that that we pray which includes praying for and the Lady Foot the reinvigoration and increase the Falcon vacations of Sig here at the church with the married of Ministries that is involved.
knowing your concern Lord Shiva teach Health Alliance, we offer a heart drained and plans enable us to discern your will and purposes preparing your kingdom and honoring you in all ways to think and feel. We give thanks but even now you're preparing some lunch was to pastor this Church Road was so grateful. Cuz it support the faithfulness of his congregation and for all his food up here. Thank you for those who have gone before? Do the extraordinary inheritance and blessing we have? Can institutions that work and which provide for Equity Justice and provision for all? Thank you for the families that we knows.
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And lastly want to thank you for all nations Christian future that way your church Lord remain Vigilant remain. Joyful reflect you and a lot in all that you provider.
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Who are the announcers for the coming week in your inbox? I'm sorry. We can't have printed copies. So if you didn't get a copy place your lad and we can play Morrowind to you at the end of worship. There will be offering balls. The offering baskets will be placed near the back door to the church, and we could we not allowed to pass the offering plate surround. So if you would care to put your offering in the in the balls in the basket that we will find at the door. We don't have any money to pay this morning that will Comet another time by time. Please feel free to linger and fellowship and share mindful of the social distancing of 1.5 meters between everybody the resumption of the church or the parish cremating Infinity. Here is the premating tomorrow night. I forgotten anything.
Next Sunday. Yes, we return to Haight and 10. So we just bought this combined celebration today. But next Sunday. We will be here at 8 and then again at 10 but a guy will be looking at Daniel chapter 7. I think that's all so as we prepare to come to the Lord's table musicians are going to come as we're going to sing worthy Worthy is the Lamb the Lord Our God, would you care to stand?