Chapter One: OUTLINE

Daniel goes into exile. The first chapter is introductory and answers the questions: who, what, where, when, and why? It is about how Daniel arrives in Babylon what happens to him, and how his faith is tested.

I. Daniel's Deportation (1-7)

A. Siege of Jerusalem (1)

B. Surrender of Jerusalem (1)

C. Confiscation of the holy vessels (2)

D. Choosing the hostages (3-4)

E. Chaldean brainwashing (5-7)

II. Daniel's Decision (8-16)

A. Daniel's faith (8-10)

1. Faith of Daniel (8)

2. Favor of God (9)

3. Fear of Ashpenaz (10)

B. Daniel's Test (11-16)

1. Proving (11-14)

2. Proof (15-16)

III. Demonstration of Grace (17-21)

A. Growing in grace (17-20)

1. Gifts of grace (17)

2. Graduation Day (18-19)

3. Grace abounds (20)

B. Continuing in Grace (21)

1. Read and think about these three verses in chapter one: 1:2; 1:9; 1: 17. What do they have in common? What do they tell us about Daniel's circumstances? What comfort do these verses give us in times of trouble?

2. Read the chapter and list the ways the Chaldeans sought to change Daniel. List four or five ways.

3. Which ones on your list did Daniel resist and why?