Key Verse: Daniel 6:22 – “My God sent his angel, andhe shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me because I was foundinnocent in his sight.”

Welcome back to The Prophet Series! Inthe last episode, we explored Ezekiel’s vision of the valley of dry bones anddiscovered God’s power to bring life to hopeless situations.

Today, we focus on Daniel, aprophet whose life exemplified courage and unwavering faith. Daniel is bestknown for surviving a night in a den of lions, but his story is much more thana miraculous rescue.

Daniel lived as a faithfulservant of God in a foreign land, navigating a culture that often opposed hisbeliefs. His courage, prayer life, and trust in God offer us timeless lessons.

Let’s explore Daniel’s storyand how we can stand firm in faith, even under pressure.

Daniel’s story begins in Daniel 1 when he, alongwith other young Israelites, was taken captive by the Babylonians. KingNebuchadnezzar brought them to Babylon to serve in his court, hoping toassimilate them into Babylonian culture.

Despite being far from homeand under immense pressure, Daniel resolved to remain faithful to God. In hisearly years, he refused to eat the king’s food, instead following God’s dietarylaws. His faithfulness was rewarded, as God gave him wisdom, understanding, andfavor.

Daniel’s ability to interpretdreams and visions brought him to a position of influence under several kings,including Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar, Darius, and Cyrus. Yet, despite his highstatus, Daniel remained humble and committed to God.