Malcolm Cox

Introduction * Daniel is a new type of prophet in a new type of situation. We can learn a great deal about God doing 'new things' from him and his companions. * Before watching this class you might like to view a summary of the book here: https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-daniel/

 Chapter 1 * Youth no barrier: “young men without physical defect and handsome,” (Daniel 1:4 NRSV) * Pick your battles: “But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the royal rations of food and wine; so he asked the palace master to allow him not to defile himself.” (Daniel 1:8 NRSV) * Recognition of God: “To these four young men God gave knowledge and skill in every aspect of literature and wisdom;” (Daniel 1:17 NRSV) Chapter 2 * God’s wisdom superior:     * “The thing that the king is asking is too difficult, and no one can reveal it to the king except the gods, whose dwelling is not with mortals.”” (Daniel 2:11 NRSV)     * ““No wise men, enchanters, magicians, or diviners can show to the king the mystery th