Study on Daniel

January 24,08 in the home of Ric and Kathy Fogie

Ric taught and led the discussion. He stressed the Character of Daniel from the time he was deported around the age of 20 till old age, perhaps age 90. The consistent, righteous character of Daniel became clear as we studied the different faith challenges of his life.
1. Daniel refused to be assimilated into the Babalonian culture.
2. His response to the different rulers
3. His consistency in always witnessing for God and extolling Gods sovereignty.
4. The heathen people of that day recognize in Daniel sterling qualities of courage, faithfulness, loyalty to his Hebrew heritage,
and to the true God of the Hebrews, Ch. 6:4-5

Daniel was not a "yes man" but using the truth confronted evil. However this confrontation was done with love and in a respectful manner.
Daniel included the three Hebrew lads and they together represented God faithfully. ( the fiery furnace )

Daniel served under three different rulers and two different cultures. This is unusual. Not only did he serve under the Bablonian kingdoms but also under the Medes and the Persian empire. Therefore Daniel transcended kingdoms and nations.
( in a small sense it brought to my mind Billy Graham who served different presidents of the USA.

Conclusion: an uncompromising testimony for God lived out will influence peoples and rulers.
Ric made an excellent presentation. There was much discussion and imput. We were challenged to apply what we learned about Daniel to our own lives as we live for God in our generation. Wish you could have been with us.

Those present were:
Esther Shirk, David Fry, Daniel Moyer, Myron & Ruth, Rick, Kathy and Nathan Fogie

The next gathering will be at Ric and Kathy's on January, 31. At that time we will watch a DVD on the Character of God.
Come join us.
These brief notes presented by Myron