The document provides an overview of the biblical book of Daniel and key events in Daniel's life. It summarizes that Daniel was a young Judean man taken into captivity in Babylon who rose to interpret dreams and serve as a provincial governor due to his faith, prayer, wisdom, and honesty. Daniel maintained his faith in God despite challenges and threats from other rulers, and was delivered from lions when he was falsely accused and thrown into a den. The document examines Daniel's example of prayer and faith as well as his interpretations of dreams for both biblical kings and its lessons for believers.

1. Book of Daniel
Selected Chapters
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2. A man of fervent prayer, faith in
His God, Excellent spirit, Honesty,
Loyalty, Great Wisdom and
understanding.
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3. A peep into….
 Daniel :Young man of Judah, taken as Captive by
the Babylonians
 End of the reign of the Divided kingdoms
 Judah/ Southern with Jerusalem as capital
 Israel/ Northern with Samaria as capital
 He turned out to be one among the Provincial
governors of the Babylonian/ Median Empires
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5. Foreword
 This slide presentation aims to help New
believers in Christ to…..
 Know the context of the Biblical texts chosen
 Understand the Scripture portions
 Identify their spiritual implications
 Apply the spiritual insights to themselves
 Increase in the knowledge of the Word of God
 Be spiritually uplifted and edified
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6. To the Readers….
 The slide presentation suggests only Hints
 The hints will give a lead to a personal /group Bible
study of the cited portions
 An exhaustive study and understanding is up to the
reader
 It is sure that as the readers attempt to learn, the Holy
Spirit of Christ will lead them into all truth
 May the Lord Jesus be glorified and let Christ only be
magnified through this slide presentation
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7. Who was Daniel? Daniel1:3
Hailed from
a Royal,
noble family
of Judah
Young man
with no
physical
defect
Well
informed
Quick to
understandHandsome
Qualified to
serve in the
King’s palace
Showing
aptitude for
every kind
of learning
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8. The Secret Behind Daniel’s Success
in Babylonian Captivity
Unwavering
faith in the
God of Israel
A Man of
Prayer at all
times
Godly
wisdom and
Courage
Continually
Served his
God
Identity with
his Judaic
culture
Loyalty to the
Earthly Masters/
Kings
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10. First step to victory : Dan 1:4-21
Entry into the King’s court
Daniel resolved within himself not to be
defiled by the King’s food and wine
Approached politely the chief
official for permission to a period
testing him and his three friends
from Judah
All the four men
looked healthier
and better
nourished than
other young men
Divinely bestowed
with knowledge and
understanding of all
literature and
learning TEN times
more than others
Asked for only vegetables
to eat and water to drink
DANIEL
possessed
understanding
of visions and
dreams of all
kinds
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11. Challenge faced and Victory Won
Daniel Ch.2
• Dream,inte-
rpretation
• Gifts/death
King
• Prayed for
revelation of the
mystery and
interpretation
Daniel’s
team
• Daniel had the
mystery
revealed at night
• King glorified
the God of Israel
and honored
Daniel
Lord God
of Israel
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12. Daniel’s Prayer : The elements
Daniel Ch.2
Praised the God of Heaven , and
worshipped Him 2: 19,20
Magnified and glorified His mighty
acts in the past 2: 21,22
Thanked Him for answering the
supplication to reveal the MYSTERY 2:23
Humbly attributed all honour to God at the
King’s court while interpreting the dream 2:30
King prostrated before Daniel, and made
him the Provincial Ruler of Babylon 2:46
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13. The Broken Babylonian Snare
Daniel Ch. 6
Daniel made One of
Three presidents of
Median Kingdom by King
Darius
Evil consultation by the
heathen princes and lords of
the kingdom to find fault and
ensnare Daniel
King Darius signed a
foolish decree to please
the princes and lords
Daniel in a Den of lions .
The God he served
faithfully, bound the
mouths of the lions . He
is unhurt.
Faithful
consistent
prayer of Daniel
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14. A disciplined Prayer Life of Daniel
Dan. Chap.6
Three times
everyday/specified
timing
Praying on his
knees/praying
position
Praise and
supplication
Windows kept
open / specified
place
Facing
Jerusalem
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15. Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no
manner of hurt was found upon him,
because he believed in his God.
Dan.6:23
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16. Daniel’s prayer for Jerusalem
Dan. 9
Confession
of sins
Pleaded for
mercy to his
nation
Fasting
Prayers and
petitions
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Angel Gabriel
was sent to
Daniel soon as
he finished the
prayer
Night dreams
and Apocalyptic
visions were
shown to Daniel

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‘As soon as you began to pray , an
answer was given, which I have
come to tell you, for you are
highly esteeemed….’
Dan.9:23

18. Further Study and introspection
1. Genesis chapters 37 to 50
Another dreamer Joseph, who was gifted with
interpretation of dreams:
Consider how he was raised from the PIT to the palace of
the King .
2. How well can Christian believers emulate the Faith,
Prayer, Courage, Honesty and Loyalty of Daniel in their
lives?
3. To relate the following Bible verses :
Romans 12:1,2 ; I Corinthians 10 : 31
Philippians 4: 6 to 8
I Peter 5: 6 ,7 ; II Timothy 4 : 7
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19. About the Author…
Mrs. Kalaneethy Christopher M.Sc., M.Phil., B.C.S
 Evangelical Christian lay preacher and Bible teacher
attached to local Church groups
 Retired collegiate Professor
 Formerly college Chaplain
 Formerly Vice-Principal
LADY DOAK COLLEGE, MADURAI, TAMILNADU, INDIA
No part of this slide presentation can be reproduced
without the permission of the Author
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