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BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 5, Day 4: Daniel 6:1-18

by atozmom, posted in BSF Exile & Return: A Time to Build 2025/2026

Summary of Daniel 6:1-18

Daniel was gaining position within King Darius’ empire, making the satraps jealous. They determined to find charges against him. They tricked the king into issuing a decree that anyone worshipping anyone else but him should be thrown into the lions’ den. So, Daniel was caught worshipping God, and the King had to throw him into the lions’ den.

BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 5, Day 4: Daniel 6:1-18

11a) The fact that Daniel could interpret dreams. The fact he was loyal and not corrupt. And, he was good at his job. His character was above others’.
b) God blesses those who do His work above all else. Excellence trumps culture. Character is super important.
12a) They were jealous of him and wanted to be the king’s favorite. They wanted the power and influence with the king that Daniel had.
b) All mankind is fallen and sinful. They do evil unto others for their own personal gain. Only God can save us from ourselves. Their actions reveal a heart that is fundamentally self-serving, views excellence as a threat, uses deception as a tool, and is willing to corrupt systems of law and religion to achieve its own envious and power-hungry goals.
13) Daniel still prayed to God despite the edict. His life would not change, nor would his devotion to God. He knew God would save him if it was God’s will.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 5, Day 4: Daniel 6:1-18

Such a powerful example of mankind’s nature at its worst and how to respond in a Godly way.

End Notes BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 5, Day 4: Daniel 6:1-18

History records do not record Darius’ name. However, experts believe this was another name for a different ruler.

Daniel was not sinless, but he operated with integrity to the point that the satraps could find nothing he had ever done wrong.

The satraps used Darius’ pride to trick him. The edict could not be changed because the people believed the king spoke to the gods, and the gods were never wrong.

Darius knew it was his fault he was tricked, and he felt guilty over it since he couldn’t sleep. He probably liked Daniel and honestly did not want him harmed.

END NOTES SUMMARIZED

Daniel 6:1-18 sets the stage for a dramatic test of faith by showcasing how political jealousy can weaponize the law to target religious integrity.

The interpretation of its key elements is as follows:

  • The Conspiracy of Jealousy: Daniel’s exceptional competence and trustworthiness as an administrator provoke the envy of his rivals. Unable to find any fault in his professional life, they conspire to use his unwavering religious devotion as a weapon against him.
  • The Idolatrous Law: The decree forbidding prayer to any god or man except King Darius for 30 days is a trap. It forces a direct conflict between civic obedience and divine worship, demanding an allegiance to the state that is due only to God.
  • Daniel’s Uncompromising Faithfulness: Knowing the decree is law, Daniel does not change his lifelong habit. He continues to pray openly toward Jerusalem, demonstrating that his devotion to God is a consistent, non-negotiable part of his life, not a reaction to the crisis. His act is one of faithful consistency, not political defiance.
  • The Powerless King: The story highlights the irony of King Darius, the most powerful man in the empire, being trapped by his own irrevocable law. He is greatly distressed and tries to save Daniel but is rendered helpless by his own prideful decree.

In essence, this passage establishes a clear conflict between the integrity of a faithful man and the jealousy of a corrupt system. It pits the unchangeable law of the Medes and Persians against Daniel’s unwavering commitment to the higher law of his God, setting the stage for a divine intervention.

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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 5, Day 4: Revelation 2:24-29

by atozmom, posted in BSF Revelation: The Hope 2024/2025

Summary of Revelation 2:24-29

Jesus speaks to those in Thyatira who hold to his teachings, telling them they will not have any more burdens. Jesus will give authority over the nations to those who does his will.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 5, Day 4: Revelation 2:24-29

9) Jesus promises to not impose any more burdens on believers in Thyatira. He tells them to hold to their beliefs until he comes. I simply try to make my decisions through prayer and what I believe God wants me to do. I read my Bible, do Bible study, and try to attend church events as much as possible in order to strengthen my resolve to be more like Jesus.

10a)  Jesus’ will for believers is to give them authority over the nations — that one ‘will rule them with an iron scepter and will dash them to pieces like pottery’. He rewards them with everlasting life and blessings. Jesus is our reward (Revelation 22:16).

b) Jesus’ words are very uplifting. He promises to make our burdens light to carry and that we will have authority over nations if we hold true to his teachings. This helps when the world and circumstances become heavy, knowing he is strengthening me.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 5, Day 4: Revelation 2:24-29

In a book so full of doom, these moments of joy are important. Jesus is promising us eternal life if we only hold to his teachings. While this is not always easy, it is something we can strive for day after day.

End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 5, Day 4: Revelation 2:24-29

Jesus promises that believers will reign with him and share in his kingdom if they overcome immorality and idolatry.

The quote is from Psalm 2; those who rebel will be dashed to pieces like pottery.

The Morning Star is Jesus (Revelation 22:16). He is our reward!

Everyone should hear the word of the Lord.

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BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 5, Day 4: 1 Kings 20

by atozmom, posted in BSF People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided 2022/2023

SUMMARY OF 1 KINGS 20

Ben-Hadad king of Aram attacked Samaria, demanding all the silver, gold, wives, and children. At first, Ahab did not refuse. Then he did when more demands were made, so Ben-Hadad prepared to attack.

A prophet comes to Ahab to tell him that the Lord will deliver the enemy into his hands so that he will know the Lord did it. Ahab must start the battle and the young officers of the provincial commanders will defeat the army. The 7,000 remaining Israelites of faith went out while the enemy was in their tent getting drunk. The Israelites defeated the king of Aram, but the king escaped.

The prophet told Ahab that the king of Aram would attack next year. So, Ahab prepared for the attack. When it came, the prophet told Ahab that God would once again deliver the enemy into his hands so that he will know He is God. Ahab won the battle, but he ended up making a deal with the king of Aram and let him go free.  A prophet tells Ahab that because he let a man go free whom he should have (the king of Aram), he would give his life for him.

BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 5, Day 4: 1 Kings 20

10) God ensured that if an enemy attacked Israel that Israel would win. He used prophets to tell Ahab these things.

11a) Verse 13 & 28

b) Too many. Honestly, every day in some small way when He rescues me from sin.

12) He bargained with the king of Aram and let him go free.

13a) He was “sullen and angry” and retreated to his palace in Samaria. Note he was not repentant.

b) Every time He lets me know He’s in charge and not me.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 5, Day 4: 1 Kings 20

I love how God never gives up on us like we give up on Him.

End Notes BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 5, Day 4: 1 Kings 20

At first, Ahab willingly surrenders. Then, he changes his mind with advice.

A prophet appears and tells Ahab the Lord will deliver them out of His infinite mercy and love. Ahab wonders how, which is something most of us wonder when God promises to do something in our lives. God delivers Israel, but the Syrians would try again in the spring.

Saying that God was a god of the hills and valleys meant God was only a god over certain areas instead of the Lord of the earth.

The Lord delivers Israel another miraculous victory over a vastly superior army. Yet, Ahab makes a treaty with the defeated pagan king instead of completely destroying him.

The Mysterious Prophets

These prophets mentioned here are nameless and are believed to not be Elijah or Elisha. They are presumed to be among the 7,000 faithful.

The reason for the harsh judgement of against the man who refused to strike the prophet was because that man was a fellow man of God or a son of the prophet. Thus, he should have known to follow the command of the prophet.

The prophet tells Ahab a story that is really a story of the mistake he just made — failing to guard the life of someone. Since King Ahab failed to guard what was entrusted to him, he would pay the ultimate price. God wanted the death of the king of Aram to be by the army that He had empowered.

God reached out in so many ways to Ahab. As He does to us.

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