SPECIAL PROGRAM OF KING NEBUCHADNEZZAR
Text: Daniel 1
2 July 2012
SPECIAL PROGRAM OF KING NEBUCHADNEZZAR
1. Entrusted to Ashpenaz, the master of the eunuchs Daniel 1:3
2. Special Education of the children of Israel who were captives in Babylon
a) Some of the children of Israel
b) Some of the king’s descendants
c) Some of the nobles’ descendants
3. Pre-requisites Daniel 1:4
a) Young men
b) No blemish
c) Good looking
d) Gifted in all wisdom
e) Possessing knowledge
f) Quick to understand
g) Ability to serve in the king’s palace
4. Syllabus Daniel 1:4
a) The language of the Chaldeans
b) The literature of the Chaldeans
c) A three year study program Daniel 1:5
5. Goals Daniel 1:4
a) To produce people who would be able to serve the King
b) The Babylonian Empire was vast
6. Provision for the Students Daniel 1:5
a) Daily provision
b) The king’s delicacies
c) The king’s wine
ASSESSMENT
1. An enlightened approach… by any standard
2. Wisdom of Nebuchadnezzar
a) Prudence
b) Practicality
c) Partially self-serving
3. God’s Eye on His children
a) Protection
b) Provision