Come, Follow Me · Week 46 · November 9–15

Daniel 1–7

This Week's Reading

This week in Daniel 1–7, we read about faithful young men who refused to compromise their beliefs even under pressure from powerful rulers. Daniel and his friends chose pulse over royal food because they would not defile themselves Daniel 1:8. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego declared they would serve only the true God, trusting Him whether He delivered them or not Daniel 3:17–18. Daniel continued praying openly despite threats, showing unwavering devotion to his Creator Daniel 6:10. Finally, we see a vision of the Ancient of Days and the Son of Man receiving an everlasting kingdom, pointing directly to Jesus Christ as the eternal King who judges righteously and reigns forever Daniel 7:9–14.

Key Passages

Daniel 1:8–17 Daniel’s quiet courage in choosing purity over comfort shows how faith can transform weakness into strength.
Daniel 3:17–18 Their willingness to face the furnace teaches us that true loyalty to God may cost everything, yet He remains faithful.
Daniel 6:10–12 Daniel’s daily prayer life reminds us that consistency in worship is a powerful testimony against opposition.
Daniel 7:9–14 The vision of the Son of Man receiving dominion confirms that Jesus Christ is the ultimate Judge and Ruler over all nations.

Questions to Ponder

In what areas of your life are you tempted to compromise your faith for comfort or approval?
How can you strengthen your resolve to stand firm when others pressure you to do something contrary to your beliefs?
What does Daniel’s example teach us about the importance of consistent, private prayer even when no one is watching?
How does the vision of the Son of Man give you hope and confidence in times of uncertainty or fear?

A Thought to Take Home

No matter how strong the opposition or how tempting the compromise, faithful people throughout history have shown us that loyalty to Christ never goes unrewarded. Jesus Christ is our ultimate example of perfect faithfulness, and He promises to be with us always. As we study these ancient words, may we find renewed strength to stand tall in our convictions and trust in His eternal kingdom.

Further study Daniel 1:8–17, Daniel 3:17–18, Daniel 6:10–12, Daniel 7:9–14

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Key passages

Daniel 1:8–17

⁸But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. ⁹Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs. ¹⁰And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which are of your sort? then shall ye make me endanger my head to the king. ¹¹Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, ¹²Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink. ¹³Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king's meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants. ¹⁴So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days. ¹⁵And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king's meat. ¹⁶Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse. ¹⁷As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.

Daniel 3:17–18

¹⁷If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. ¹⁸But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.

Daniel 6:10–12

¹⁰Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime. ¹¹Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God. ¹²Then they came near, and spake before the king concerning the king's decree; Hast thou not signed a decree, that every man that shall ask a petition of any God or man within thirty days, save of thee, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions? The king answered and said, The thing is true, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.

Daniel 7:9–14

⁹I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire. ¹⁰A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened. ¹¹I beheld then because of the voice of the great words which the horn spake: I beheld even till the beast was slain, and his body destroyed, and given to the burning flame. ¹²As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time. ¹³I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. ¹⁴And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.