Please read Chapter 1-7 and Chapter 12 of Daniel. What do you see in the stories that might have helped Ancient Israel provide ethical guidance or emotional fulfillment? What do you see here that show something about how Ancient Israel taught the world "new ways to dream"?
Monday, February 3, 2014
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The entire story of Daniel works really well for emotional fulfillment. He was a Jew who went through trials and overcame them all with the help of God. It reinforces the fact that the Jews are God's chosen people. The three brothers who were tossed in the furnace was another example of how anything can be done through the help of God. This not only gives the Jews some emotional fulfillment, but aided Ancient Israel in showing the world a new way to dream. That dream is that anything is possible as long as one has God on their side.
ReplyDeleteThe book of Daniel is a great example of emotional fulfillment. It shows Daniel overcoming his trials with the help of God. It also shows Shadrach Meshach and Abednego getting saved from the fiery furnace they were thrown in because they worshiped God and he wouldn't let anything bad happen to them, as long as they only believed in him and no other God.
ReplyDeleteI felt like there was a common theme throughout The Book of Daniel. Many kings worshipped other gods/things and each time they were brought to the God of the heavens. I feel like this is great example of ethical guidance. They were shown of how great God really is especially in the examples of when Daniel was put in the lion's den and was not harmed because he had faith in God and also in the example of when Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were saved from the furnace the king threw them into because of their belief and trust in God. The Book of Daniel also showed emotional fulfillment, because those who believed and trusted in God were rewarded/saved. All these examples of how Daniel could interpret dreams and how the Lord helped the believers throughout their lives is what led Israel to the "new ways to dream"
ReplyDeleteThroughout the book of Daniel, we figure out his connection to emotional fulfillment. In the first chapter Daniel, he asks the guards to test him for ten days. This to be shows how important guidance is Daniel and keeping to his promises. Daniel was an adamant individual, and didn't want anyone to be let down. He for one didn't simple take no for an answer. He also taught the people to love God, and trust in him. This will provide the people the most guidance.
ReplyDeleteThe book of Daniel includes examples of both ethical guidance and emotional fulfillment throughout the stories. When Nebuchadnezzar wanted to have someone explain his dream to him, he called upon the Chaldeans, the magicians, the enchanters, and the sorcerers. When none of them could explain it, Nebuchadnezzar decided to kill all of them. However, God provided Daniel with the dream that night so he could explain it to Nebuchadnezzar. Believing in the Lord saved Daniel and his friends from death. When it was time for Daniel to explain the dreams, he did not take credit for figuring them out, but instead gave the credit to God. This displays ethical guidance as Daniel does not take credit for something that he did not do alone. After this, Daniel and his people got promoted by Nebuchadnezzar. This helped people see that with God all things are possible and any dream can be achieved which in turn helped people dream in a new way.
ReplyDeleteThe story of Daniel is a great display of emotional fulfillment and ethnical guidance. Daniels visions always show god as triumphant. This gave the people a sense of security, if you are on gods side you will always win. The book gave the people something to achieve and focus on. If they believed in god and his doings they will be saved which provides emotional fulfillment. The people of Israel started to believe in new dream and knew anything was possible. - Bethany Crosswait
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ReplyDeleteThe story of Daniel shows great ethical guidance through faith in god. Daniel shows that believing in the almighty god will give you guidance and emotional fulfillment. But you have to keep your faith and trust in god through all the tough times, like Daniels and the other 3 men that were thrown in the furnace, by order of the king, did. And doing so they survived unharmed, not even a hair on their body singed, if you keep you faith and trust strong in god, you will be rewarded, like Daniels and the 3 men who survived the furnace. We all go through tough times in life but it's having a sense of believe that keeps us strong minded and motivated to keep moving forward in life, and that's what Daniel did with his belief in god through thick and thin to prevail. Having someone like Daniel around, as shown in the book can get others to want to believe, and gives others more sense of ethical guidance and emotional fulfillment.
ReplyDeleteBook of Daniel i feel is all about the lesson of ethical guidance and emotional fulfillment. God choose Daniel for many reasons. He was chosen that night to be the one to deliver the message to read Nebuchadnezzar dream and let him know that god took credit for the explanation. Daniel lead the jewish people to do gods work and only believe in one god. The Brothers being put in the furnace and Daniel being put into the lion den was to show people that its ok and that gods is really on our side and that he will not abandon them. After this happen by Daniel being choose to be example of gods work. The people of israel had proof and started to believe in the only one god. This emotional fulfillment lead the jews to believe in the powerful god and how great their lives could be in the possibility of dreaming a good life.
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The stories in the Book of Daniel show Daniel as representation of an ideal worshipper of the one God; he does everything that he is supposed to do for his one God, and as a result is rewarded for his behavior with good happenings. These stories might have helped Ancient Israel provide ethical guidance/emotional fulfillment by showing the people what happens when you worship one God. People will want to emulate behavior that will benefit them; therefore, they see Daniel benefiting from worshiping one God, they will want to as well. Specifically the story about the three advisors who are thrown into the furnace but are protected by their belief in their God I found interesting. This would represent to the people that if they truly fill their lives with their God, no harm can come to them because their God will protect them. A God protecting you is an especially good source of emotional fulfillment, because what will make you feel better than having an ethereal being choose to protect you because of your good behavior?
ReplyDeleteI see here a common link between dreaming things and making them reality; trying to figure out what they mean, as well, but doing what your dreams tell you and improving yourself. Specifically people looked to what Daniel was doing, how he was worshiping his God, and wanted to be like him to help make his dream of glorifying his God a reality.
The story of Daniel encompasses the ideas of both emotional fulfillment and ethical guidance. Ancient Israel provided both of these concepts by following David's example of following and worshiping one God alone. Daniel and his friends saved their lives by keeping strong with their faith. They had their beliefs tested by putting their lives at stake; Daniel was put in a lion's den and his friends in a furnace. They came out alive and unharmed. This test of faith was a great example of ethical guidance. Israel's new way to dream is the idea that anything can happen if you stay strong with your faith.
ReplyDeleteThe story of Daniel displays to us that God provided him and his people with ethical guidance and emotional fulfillment. Daniel didn't have an easy task, God put him to the test to see how faithful he was to him. God had the king put three brothers inside of a very hot furnace. But, instead of cursing God, they remained faithful and in the end, ended up coming out of the furnace without a single burn. Daniel was put inside a lion den. Like the others, he didn't panic and remained unharmed. Daniel showed the people that through God, he can provide the people that believe in him emotional fulfillment.
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The Book of Daniel is a perfect example of showing how the Jewish people see themselves as the chosen people of God. Being God's chosen people not only provides emotional fulfillment, it also (in theory) tells the Jewish people to follow the laws and decrees because they have been chosen, i.e. ethical guidance. Daniel is able to stay faithful and many miracles are performed by him and around him. He stays faithful and is rewarded, therefore the Jewish people should too. The God of Israel allows His people to be greater in ways that other religions had not.
ReplyDeleteEthical guidance and emotional fulfillment was provided when Daniel stepped up and explained to the king how God helped him understand his dream. It is also provided when the people saw what believing and honoring one God alone can do for a person when they see the men walking through fire. Ancient Israel taught the world new ways to dream when Daniel became a leader and explained how dreams work and are something to aspire to have.
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When Daniel is able to overcome his trials and become apart of king's court shows emotional fulfillment. An example of ethical guidance is when Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego show their devotion to their God by not wavering under the dangers of being thrown "into a furnace of blazing fire". Their faith in their one God proved to be their saving grace because an angel was sent by their God to rescue them from the fire. The way in which Daniel was able to interpret the dreams is what led to "new ways to dream"
ReplyDeleteThe book of Daniel is an excellent example of emotional fulfillment. He was a Jew who went through different trials but with the help of God got through them. In the book there were different examples that showed Gods love for those who worship him and keep his word. The first example was the three brothers who were tossed into the furnace because they weren’t worshiping the other gods that Nebuchadnezzar told them to. God protected them from the flames. The second example is when Daniel was thrown into the lion’s den. Daniel survived it all because of his strong trust and faith in God. These examples taught the Jewish people to have faith in God and he will always be there for them.
ReplyDeleteDaniel gets his emotional fulfillment by believing and praising God. Also the three brothers, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego receive their emotional fulfillment from God. They did not bow down to Nebuchadnezzar and believed God would protect them even when they were thrown in the fire.
ReplyDeleteWhile reading the book of Daniel there were several great illustrations of ethical guidance and emotional fulfillment. One story that stood out was the throwing of the three bothers into the furnace. The reason they were cast into the flames was due to not worshiping certain gods they were told to. But God kept them safe which in turn provided emotional fulfillment as it reinforced their faith in God. Another example of emotional fulfillment occurred when Daniel was cast into the lions den. Rather than freaking out Daniel remained calm trusted that God would seem him through this obstacle, He ended up surviving thanks to his powerful trust in God.
ReplyDeleteWhile reading the book of Daniel, it is easy to see that there was examples of ethical guidance, and emotional fulfillment. God tests Daniel with forcing him to help people believe in one God, and to only follow that one God. Daniel didn't have an easy task but he was able to do what God initially wanted. Ancient Israel taught the world "new ways to dream" by letting them know that God is the only one who can interrupt what your dreams are. But they also let us know that we don't have to go to many other Gods and people to ask about our dreams, but they need to be willing to let God interrupt their dreams and know that it is alright to do so. Daniel helps the Jews to realize that there is nothing wrong with believing in just one God, and that it is the right thing to do.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the Daniel,I think the "new way to dream "means only God who live in heaven knows how to reveal the dream.And that was proved by the fact that when Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego fell into the blazing furnace,they did not get hurt.That helps to provide the emotional fulfillment,people would believe God and devoted to God.
ReplyDeleteThis story shows well about emotional fulfillment and ethical guidance by using the character named Daniel. He was choosed when he was young with other children. He was raised with king's food. He got skill in all literature and wisom from God. His life is also saved by God. Basically, this story is all about how Daniel was saved. The reason why i think this story is for emotional fulfillment and ethical guidance is because this story is all about God's power. Their God can save his life, and his friend's life too. Every harsh circumstance can be solved by God. I think this story perfectily explain about God's power which is important factor for emotional fulfillment.
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Daniel shows us that he was guided by ethical guidance, one of the examples that proves this is when he refused to eat the kings food and drink his wine. This also shows emotional fulfillment as he and others were given a vegetables an water diet, which Daniel asked for, an in which proved to be the ticket to prove that they would be healthier then the men under the king. Daniel worshiped his God and did not give in to other outside influences, though eventually he is thrown into the lion's den as a result of his faith, and God came throw an shut the mouths of th lions. He survives an his accusers are thrown into the pit. His Dreams also demonstrate ethical guidance as he relates his dreams to the king an helps to shape the outlook of Babylon. The power and love of God are the main products that come out of emotional fulfillment. Ethical guidance is important also as Daniel and others, prove the wickedness of man wrong, and set the path towards evangelism of leaders an the people. As a result of Gods's devotion to them they are able to succeed.
ReplyDeleteI think all the things that Daniel went through and survived were the best examples of emotional fulfillment and ethical guidance. Daniel surviving being thrown in the furnace, and then the three brothers dying was a great example. It showed people that Daniel did have someone protecting him. Another example is when the lion's mouth was shut so he could not harm Daniel. That also showed that Daniel was being protected. These things, and a few others, proved to the people that there was a real God out there, who was protecting Daniel. It gave the people something to believe in. When things like this happened, it also made the people feel more safe. It gave them the opportunity to dream big as well because they knew with the help of God, they could accomplish anything.
ReplyDeleteJacob Schweitzer
The story of Daniel can show me both ethical guidance and emotional fulfillment. First of all, the story of Daniel is related with the faith of God. In other words, most of common stories tell us that King worship God, and God bring other rewards or something good to king. I think this is like a ethical guidance. Secondly, I can show this story is entirely emotional fulfillment. Daniel is Jew and got through a lot of trouble. Through a lot of trials, he overcomes them with help of the God. Also, there is another example of emotional fulfillment: Shadrach, Meshak and Abednego who were thrown in the fiery furnace because of trust of God are saved from the fiery furnace. In other words, believing God can get a variety of rewards from God. This can say that Ancient Israel got a help and showed world a new way to dream. The dream can accomplish with the faith and help of God.
ReplyDeleteI meant in my previous post that Shadrach, Meshak, and Abednego survived being throw in the furnace. I got confused. Sorry about that. That was great proof to the people that there was a real God.
ReplyDeleteJacob Schweitzer.
In the book of Daniel we see that there are examples of ethical guidance as well as emotional fulfillment. Emotional fulfillment is shown when Daniel overcomes his tests with help from God. It can be concluded that Daniel realized the importance of God and how much better off one can be if you trust in him. He taught people this importance to try and help them live a better life. As for ethical guidance, trusting in God and having faith is the best guidance one can have.
ReplyDeleteDaniel tries to solve the problem of evil. He explains that horrible things happen, but a person has to do what god wants him to. Nebuchadnezzar’s has a dream that he represents the head god. God will establish his kingdom for people to worship. If the people worship his dream, then they will be strong. This shows ethical guidance because people think that the dream is a sign for something good to happen. If the people worship God and follow his dream, they will be guided to be something good. This shows emotional fulfillment because everybody will believe in the same thing. They will think everything is good because they have a plan set out for them. Ancient Israel taught the world new ways to dream because the answer to the problem of evil is that one day there will be a resurrection. The resurrection will mean eternity, justice, and everything bad will be gone. People will be good again during this time. The suffering we faced throughout our life time has a purpose. It will make us into something better.
ReplyDeleteAncient Israel could look to the story of Daniel for ethical guidance. They could see that Daniel stood for what was right and refused to bow down to any other god but his own. From this account, they would be able to use Daniel as an example and live like him. If they did what was right, God would protect them. Ancient Israel taught the world new ways to dream or how to view the world. Not everyone had believed that there was only one god. From this story, there is proof that only one true God exists and that we should follow Him.
ReplyDelete- Rachel Rogers
The Book of Daniel surly provides ethical guidance for the people of yesterday and the people of today yet. How can a few words in the Bible, a couple thousands of years old still run people's ethics yet? It is because it lays out the Godly rules to live by to get into Heaven. Without this story we would have nothing to look forward to in live, or the end of life. This also beings justice to people in that they learn how to act and treat those around them. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth-Matthew 5:5
ReplyDelete-Taylor Beutler 9-9:50
The book of Daniel definitely shows that it provides ethical guidance and emotional fulfillment for people. The book of Daniel show the resemblance of a great person who can be a messenger and who can trust in God. The trust in God is always there with Daniel and Daniel always gives God full credit that is deserved as God lead him the whole way through his journeys.
ReplyDelete-Matt DeBoer
Through out the book of Daniel there are many examples showing how it provides emotional fulfillment and ethical guidance. Is tells us how people are overcoming events, being saved, and it also tells us that Daniel wanted to people to trust and believe in him and to believe in God, and with this they will be provided with guidance.
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