RPG Juniors
10 TIMES BETTER
SEPTEMBER 5
Daniel 1:18-21
10 TIMES BETTER
Not only were these four children of Judah brave and spiritually strong to stand up for their God, they were also admirable in other ways. Three years had passed, and now all the young captive Jews were called to stand before King Nebuchadnezzar.
When the king spoke to them, he examined them in matters of wisdom and understanding. This is probably like going for a major exam after three years of rigorous preparation. However, there would be no "ten–year" series or exam tips to prepare them for what the king would quiz them. We’re not told specifically what the topics are, but it could cover a wide range! From politics, to governing an empire, to elements of war – King Nebuchadezzar could have chosen any topic to examine them with. And they were just teenagers at that time!
What was the result of the exam? The king found that Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah were far superior to their peers. In fact, he even found them ten times better than all the old magicians and astrologers that he usually consulted. They were not twice better but ten times better! What a great testimony, especially to all who knew they did not eat the king’s food and drink. Who do you think made them so gifted?
Read the answer from Daniel’s own words in Daniel 2:21 Daniel 2:21 (KJV 1900)
God __________ kings, and __________ up kings: He __________
__________ unto the wise, and __________ to them that know
understanding.
Dear child, please remember that obeying and honouring God does not guarantee you’d do well in school or exams. It is not a formula for success in our academic life. Rather, it is a formula to please God, and to know we follow His gracious will for us when we obey and honour Him. Thought: I am weak, but God is mighty and strong. He can use me to glorify His name before men.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I praise You for You are the one living and true
God. There is none like You. Though I be weak and frail, I pray that You would use me to bring glory to Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Daniel 1:18-21
10 TIMES BETTER
Not only were these four children of Judah brave and spiritually strong to stand up for their God, they were also admirable in other ways. Three years had passed, and now all the young captive Jews were called to stand before King Nebuchadnezzar.
When the king spoke to them, he examined them in matters of wisdom and understanding. This is probably like going for a major exam after three years of rigorous preparation. However, there would be no "ten–year" series or exam tips to prepare them for what the king would quiz them. We’re not told specifically what the topics are, but it could cover a wide range! From politics, to governing an empire, to elements of war – King Nebuchadezzar could have chosen any topic to examine them with. And they were just teenagers at that time!
What was the result of the exam? The king found that Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah were far superior to their peers. In fact, he even found them ten times better than all the old magicians and astrologers that he usually consulted. They were not twice better but ten times better! What a great testimony, especially to all who knew they did not eat the king’s food and drink. Who do you think made them so gifted?
Read the answer from Daniel’s own words in Daniel 2:21 Daniel 2:21 (KJV 1900)
21 And he changeth the times and the seasons:
He removeth kings, and setteth up kings:
He giveth wisdom unto the wise,
And knowledge to them that know understanding:
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God __________ kings, and __________ up kings: He __________
__________ unto the wise, and __________ to them that know
understanding.
Dear child, please remember that obeying and honouring God does not guarantee you’d do well in school or exams. It is not a formula for success in our academic life. Rather, it is a formula to please God, and to know we follow His gracious will for us when we obey and honour Him. Thought: I am weak, but God is mighty and strong. He can use me to glorify His name before men.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I praise You for You are the one living and true
God. There is none like You. Though I be weak and frail, I pray that You would use me to bring glory to Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Posted in Junior