Message Notes

(I) THE FAMED STORY OF DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN

1. The success of Daniel

2. The sinister plot of his enemies

3. The special protection of Daniel by God

(II) THE FAMED DECREE OF THE PERSIAN KING

“I make a decree that in every dominion of my kingdom men must tremble and fear before the God of Daniel” Daniel 6:26

1. A response from a heart deeply moved

2. A royal decree that compels obedience

(III) THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ROYAL DECREE

1. The Royal Decree as a personal testimony of the King’s regard for God

2. The Royal Decree as a legal document

a) It will protect all believers of God

b) It serves as a warning against all who would plot against God’s people

3. The Royal Decree as a rare testimony

a) Acknowledging the God of Daniel

b) It falls just short of a personal declaration of faith in God

(IV) THE CONTENT OF THE ROYAL DECREE

1. With reference to God

a) He is called “The God of Daniel” ( Daniel 6:26a )

b) He is “The Living God” ( Daniel 6: 26b )

c) He is “steadfast forever” ( Daniel 6:26c )

d) He is One who “delivers and rescues” ( Daniel 6:27a )

e) He is One who “works signs and wonders” ( Daniel 6:27b )

2. With reference to the Kingdom of God

a) His kingdom cannot be destroyed ( Daniel 6:26d )

b) His dominion shall endure to the end ( Daniel 6:26e )

(V) CELEBRATION AT CHRISTMAS

1. Celebration of who God is

2. Celebration of the Kingdom of God

3. Celebration of faith in this great God

4. Celebration of our being part of the Kingdom of God