Lessons in Exile

Uncompromising – Daniel and His Friends• Daniel 1:1-2 (p.667)• Timeline – 605BC. Jerusalem destroyed 19

years later (586BC).• Daniel 1:3-8• Do not compromise your faith.

In exile you have to make a daily choice to stay faithful tothe Lord.

Outspoken in Exile - Ezekiel• 1:1-3 (p.627)• 1:26-2:8• 36:24-28• God is all about the heart.

In exile you can’t take your walk with the Lord for granted – or it will disappear.

All on the Line - Esther• Timeline – Babylonians, Medes, Persians.

First captives 605 BC. Jerusalem destroyed 586BC. First captives return 537BC. Esther’s story – 486BC.

• Esther 4:7-17 (p.386)• Hiding your faith hurts others. In exile you

can trust God and take huge risks with Him.

Lessons in Exile