"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 5
By Given O. Blakely
Part 6
           We Wrestle Against Very Real Powers            
Those in Christ are said to engage in aggressive warfare “against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places” (Eph 6:12). Let no one...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 5
By Given O. Blakely
Part 5
THE EXPERTS ARE CALLED
“ 2 Then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans, for to show the king his dreams. So they came and stood before the king. 3 And the king said unto them, I have...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 5
By Given O. Blakely
Part 4
          The Troubled Human Spirit            
“ . . . wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him.” Other versions read, “and his spirit was so troubled that his sleep left him.” NKJV “his mind was troubled and he could not sleep,” NIV “a...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 5
By Given O. Blakely
Part 3
              The Effects of Questioning             
My purpose for this brief diversion is not to suggest a flawless solution, although I am satisfied such a solution can be found. Rather, it is to confirm the limited value of...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 5
By Given O. Blakely
Part 2
       WHY SAY THESE THINGS?         
Why take the time to say all of these things? It may appear to have little relevance to our study of the book of Daniel. The nature of the times in which...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 5
By Given O. Blakely
Part 1
TRANSLATION LEGEND: ASV=American Standard Version, BBE=Bible in Basic English, DRA=Douay-Rheims KJV=King James Version, NKJV=New King James Version, NAB=New American Bible, NASB=New American Standard Bible, NAU=New American Standard Bible 1995, NIB=New International Bible, NIV=New International Version, NJB=New Jerusalem Bible, NLT=New Living Translation, NRSV=New Revised Standard Version, RSV=Revised Standard Version, YLT-Young’s Literal Translation.
THE WISDOM THAT DOES NOT STAND THE...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 4
By Given O. Blakely
Part 12
          DANIEL CONTINUES            
“ 21 And Daniel continued even unto the first year of king Cyrus.” The NIV reads, “And Daniel remained there until the first year of King Cyrus.” That is, he remained in the king’s court without interruption until that time. Some...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 4
By Given O. Blakely
Part 11
            ALL MATTERS OF WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING            
“ . . . in all matters of wisdom and understanding.” Every major translation reads precisely the same: “wisdom and understanding.” Some use the word “prudence” for “understanding.” NAB             
This is an important observation. The boys were not...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 4
By Given O. Blakely
Part 10
             They Stood Before the King            
Our text does not say they were the only ones who stood before Nebuchadnezzar. The stage, however, is being set for a declaration of the purpose and power of God. From this...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 4
By Given O. Blakely
Part 9
         NONE LIKE THEM            
“ . . . was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.” The superiority of these four became apparent within the context of “them all.” That is when their faith became most evident.             
Some people appear quite impressive on...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 4
By Given O. Blakely
Part 8
               THE GIFTED ARE PERCEIVED            
“ 19b . . . and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore stood they before the king.” The time has come when the effects of faith will be...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 4
By Given O. Blakely
Part 7
           BROUGHT BEFORE NEBUCHADNEZZAR            
“ 18 Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.” Suddenly, our text leaps forward three years. Everything...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 4
By Given O. Blakely
Part 6
                WHAT IS GIVEN MUST BE TESTED            
Now we will see that those who receive gifts from God must be tested. Gifts from God are not intended to produce icons among men. They do not place...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 4
By Given O. Blakely
Part 5
               GOD GAVE THEM            
“God gave them . . . ” Where there is a trusting heart, circumstance cannot stop the blessing of the Lord. When God gives, nothing can thwart the gift from becoming available and accessible. Whether we...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 4
By Given O. Blakely
Part 4
              A DIVINE MANNER            
We are learning something about our God here, and we do well to see it. Life is comprised of a variety of circumstances. Differing personalities are brought to bear upon each one of...