Based on Mackintosh’s lecture on the first three chapters of Daniel, Discipleship in an Evil Day draws connections between Daniel’s experiences and the contemporary challenges faced by the church. The prophet Daniel and the modern church find themselves in similar situations: both are tempted to yield to surrounding influences, and both are called to submit to God. Most importantly, both the church and Daniel are called to model discipleship.
But how is the church meant to practice discipleship in a hostile and formidable culture? According to Mackintosh, the life of Daniel serves as an important reminder that God’s love for Daniel in exile matches his faithfulness to the church in the present. In Discipleship in an Evil Day, Mackintosh draws parallels between Daniel’s life and the life of the church in order to encourage the church toward greater discipleship in the present.
