December 27, 2009

Faithfulness Counts

Many people are concerned about their diet today, but not for the reasons that concerned Daniel and his companions. They wanted to honor God and His covenant with Israel in the midst of captivity in a pagan nation. What are some of the ways we can honor God as we live our lives among people who do not know Him and serve Him? (Daniel 1:1-21)

Daniel: The Historical Context

The Book of Daniel begins with a crisis. The city of Jerusalem was under siege by the armies of King Nebuchadnezzar. Sacred articles from the Temple were carted off to Babylon, as were many Jewish leaders and their families. These were difficult days for God's chosen people. What can we learn from the circumstances of Daniel and his friends so many centuries ago? Let's find out in this week's Illustrated Bible Life article, "Daniel: The Historical Context."