Living in Exile: Daniel in the Lion's Den (Daniel 6)

First Baptist Rocky Top Tennessee · Mar 1, 2026 · 26m

Empires rise and fall, but the kingdom of God stands forever. In this message from Daniel 6, we walk through one of the most familiar—and most misunderstood—stories in Scripture. Daniel is not simply a model of courage; he is a picture of steadfast faith in a hostile culture.As political pressure mounts and prayer becomes criminalized, Daniel chooses faithfulness over compromise. The lions’ den reminds us that God does not always keep His people from trials—but He is always present in them.What does it mean to live faithfully in exile today? And how does Daniel’s deliverance ultimately point…