An Introduction

As we begin to work our way through the words our text for today as recorded for us in Daniel 1:1-2, let us grow in confidence and be comforted by the fact that just as was true in Daniel’s day some 2600 years ago, so too in the midst of the political chaos and international intrigue and even the sin and punishment of God’s people in our day, the Lord our God is continuing to pursue His redemptive purposes and to build His Church unto the coming of His eternal kingdom and the glory of our blessed Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!