Daniel: Encountering the Jerusalem Exile Living in a Babylon World
Overview
At an early age, Daniel was taken from the city of Jerusalem to live the remainder of his days in Babylon. But while living in Babylon, Daniel continued to live for Jerusalem. In Babylon, he lived for the God of grace he had come to know in Jerusalem. Going face to face with Daniel requires Christians to go face to face with this piercing question: are we willing to live for God while we live in a world that is opposed to God?
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- Contains a study guide
- Discussion questions at the end of each chapter
- Bibliography and suggestions for further reading
Top Highlights
“‘Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself …’ (v. 8). He saw that the real battlefield was in his heart, not in Babylon, and he won the battle there before he won it in Babylon.” (Page 18)
“We are called to live in such a way that we give evidence of having been thrilled by God.” (Page 15)
“What does it mean to live for God’s glory? It means to live in the way in which he wants us to live. It is to live according to his commands. It is to live in such a way that we reflect God and give others a good impression of him.” (Page 58)
“Now keep this thought with you: God is always at work in his world! And often his work consists of doing something very little which will finally prove to be very big!” (Page 25)
“object. Why? God’s people cannot control what they are called!” (Page 16)
Every Christian who has longed for heaven has lamented still living in Babylon. Roger Ellsworth not only brings us face to face with Daniel the prophet, but points us hopefully to the heavenly Jerusalem. Faithful to the text and immensely practical, this book teaches us how to live for the glory of God in a corrupt world.
—C. Ben Mitchell, Graves Professor of Moral Philosophy, Union University, Jackson, Tennessee
Daniel is one of the great heroes of the Bible. In a time of great uncertainty and difficulty, he shines forth as one who worships the only true God. In this book, Roger Ellsworth excels in drawing out the practical nature of Daniel’s faith, how he dealt with real life situations and put the Living God at the very center of everything. This is a book for everyone, for we all need to be reminded what it means to stand firm and live for the Glory of God. Read this book! You will be greatly blessed.
—David Clark, joint editor, Christian Hymns
- Title: Daniel: Encountering the Jerusalem Exile Living in a Babylon World
- Author: Roger Ellsworth
- Publisher: Day One
- Publication Date: 2010
- Pages: 86
Roger Ellsworth is currently the pastor of Parkview Baptist Church, Jackson, Tennessee. He is the author of well over thirty books, including many titles published by Day One.