Living in Exile

Introduction:

Daniel 1

5 Responsibilities While We Are Away From Home:

  1. Maintain Perspective. (Dan 1:1-4)
    1. Heaven is our Home. (Dan 1:1)
    2. God is in Control. (Dan 1:2)
  2. Live as Undefiled. (Dan 1:5-8)

    Colossians 3:5-10

  3. Pray . (Dan 1:9, 2:17-18, 6:10)
    1. Pray for Wisdom
    2. Pray for Provision
    3. Pray for Leaders

Jeremiah 29:7 - But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.

  1. Test your Faith . (Dan 1:10-16)
  2. Do your Job . (Dan 1:17-21)

    Micah 6:8 | 1 Timothy 5:8 | Titus 3:1-2

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Small Group Discussion
Read Daniel 1:1-21

  1. Do you ever feel as though you are in exile? How so?

  2. Of the responsibilities listed, which one encouraged you the most? Which one convicted you the most?

  3. What job are you neglecting? How do you plan to fix this?

Breakout
In what ways are you “defiling" yourself? Pray for repentance there and for the proposed actions above.