Faith & Reason Nexus

• HEAD OF GOLD
• Babylonian Kingdom (612-536 B.C.)
• BREAST & ARMS OF SILVER
• Medo-Persian Kingdom (536 – 330 B.C.)
• BELLY & THIGHS OF BRASS
• Macedonian Kingdom (330-323 B.C.)
• LEGS OF IRON & FEET OF IRON MIXED WITH CLAY
• Roman Empire (146-476 B.C.)

“And in the days of these kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.” – Daniel 2:44 ### Daniel’s Six Keys to Success

1. DANIEL PURPOSED IN HIS HEART

• “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself.” (1:8)

1. DANIEL WAS FAITHFUL

• “So the governors and satraps sought to find some charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find no charge or fault because he was faithful; nor was there any error or fault found in him.” (6:4)

1. DANIEL WAS BLAMELESS

• “So the governors and satraps sought to find some charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find no charge or fault because he was faithful; nor was there any error or fault found in him.” (6:4)

1. DANIEL PRAYED REGULARLY

• “He kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God.” (6:10)

1. DANIEL SERVED GOD CONTINUALLY

• “But the king (Darius) spoke, saying to Daniel, ‘Your God, whom you serve continually, He will deliver you.‘” (6:16)

1. DANIEL WAS FOUND INNOCENT BEFORE GOD

• “My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths, so that they have not hurt me, because I was found innocent before Him; and also, O king, I have done no wrong before you.” (6:22)