RAISING SONS OF COURAGE Dan 1

I. The Bible Tells Us To Have Great Courage
   A. David told Solomon before he died that God would prosper him if he kept
his law , was strong and of good courage - I Chron 28:19-20
   B. The Lord told Paul be of courage ( good cheer ) - you will be my witness
In Rome - Acts 23:11
 
II. Daniel Was A Young Man Of Courage - Dan 1
   A. He was taken by Nebuchadnezzar as a slave in 605 BC when Jerusalem
was destroyed
   B. They took 70 boys ( 14-17 years of age ) to learn the Chaldean ways -
Jewish on the outside / Chaldean on the inside
   C. They were made eunuchs
   D. The King demanded that they eat the food offered to false gods to show
they served them
   E. Of the 70 - Daniel , Shadrach , Meshach , and Abed-Nego refused
   F. Daniel " purposed in his heart " not to violate God by eating the food
 
III. Attributes Of Daniel
   A. He was ___________ in his devotion to God
   B. He had _________ to stand up for his beliefs
   C. He had __________ that God would help him
   D. He was _________ Dan 1 :21
 
IV. Impact Of Daniel
   A. Influence on the King's court
   B. Influence on the three boys
   C. Influence on the rest of the captive Jews
 
V. How Do We Raise Young Men Of Courage ?
   A. Teach them there is impact of every ________ we make
   B. Help our son's define his ______/_________ before he makes choices
   C. Train him that there is _______ in making decisions
   D. Teach him to ________ on God every day
   E. Encourage him to have _______ friends
 
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Please be back with us tonight at 6 PM. Brother Tommy Thompson will be presenting
the message.

WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY. We are on Lesson 10 in the Study of the book
of 1st Corinthians. A video presentation by Abe Lincoln will be followed by a
summary and class discussion. Instructor : Duane Tolbertson, 7 PM in the
Fellowship Hall..