Daily Lesson for Sunday 3rd of May 2026

Daniel is one of the great heroes of the Bible. We know the first story too (see Daniel 1:1-21): “Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies” (Daniel 1:8, NKJV). Also, to Daniel and his three friends, “God gave them knowledge and skill in all literature and wisdom; and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams” (Daniel 1:17, NKJV). The Bible describes Daniel as wise (Daniel 1:20; Daniel 2:14,21,23,48) because the Spirit of God was in him (Daniel 4:9,18; Daniel 5:14; Daniel 6:3), and he was greatly beloved by Heaven (Daniel 9:23, Daniel 10:11). These are some descriptors of a man who had a strong, abiding connection with God.

In Daniel 2:1-49, when King Nebuchadnezzar issued a death decree to all wise men in Babylon, Daniel sought God’s mercy concerning the secret of the king’s dream (Daniel 2:18). When God revealed the king’s dream to Daniel, he immediately prayed.

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As the years passed by and kings rose and fell, Daniel remained an adviser to the kings and was described as distinguished “because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm” (Daniel 6:3, NKJV). “He was faithful; nor was there any error or fault found in him” (Daniel 6:4, NKJV). Despite fierce jealousy and evil plotting (Daniel 6:5-9) from his peers, Daniel remained ever constant and fearless in his prayer life.

When faced with difficulty, Daniel prayed. Although the threat was against his life, he was consistent and persistent in prayer (three times every day, as was his custom), and predictable (at his open window three times a day as he prayed toward Jerusalem). His prayer was a physical act (he knelt) and focused on thanksgiving and supplication.

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Daily Lesson for Sabbath 2nd of May 2026

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Read for This Week’s Study

Daniel 2:20-23; Daniel 6:10-11; Acts 20:36; Genesis 5:22-24; Exodus 33:15-23; Exodus 32:31-32.

Memory Text:

“I love the Lord, because He has heard my voice and my supplications. Because He has inclined His ear to me, therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live” (Psalms 116:1-2, NKJV).

Imagine if you rarely spoke to your best friend or your spouse. Very soon the relationship would break down, and there would be a problem. In the same way, prayer is an essential part of having a close relationship with God. It is a crucial devotional habit, one that each of us needs and can strengthen. If we don’t pray often and continually, we will wander from the Lord sooner or later.

In the Bible, we learn about the lives of different individuals who prayed in different ways. We can step back and catch a glimpse into how their communion with God impacted their relationship with Him, how and for what we might also pray, and how their prayers changed the lives of others. It is true: our prayer life impacts not only ourselves but others as well.

Just like Bible study, this topic of prayer is both huge and important and much broader than what can be covered in just two weeks. This week we’ll learn lessons from some of those in the Bible who prayed and showed us just how central prayer is to having a strong relationship with God. Let’s learn from their examples.

*Study this week’s lesson to prepare for Sabbath, May 9.

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