Summary of Daniel 6
Daniel became extremely powerful in his position with the king, so much so that others plotted against him who wanted his power. They tricked King Darius to put a decree in place that made it illegal to pray to any god or human except him in the next 30 days. Daniel ignored the decree and prayed to God anyway. The king was forced to throw Daniel into the lions’ den. However, God protected Daniel.
Those who plotted against Daniel, their children, and their wives were thrown into the lions’ den instead. The king issued a decree that all of his kingdom must revere the God of Daniel. Daniel prospered during the reigns of Darius and Cyrus.
BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 8, Day 4: Daniel 6
8a) Daniel continued to distinguish himself in the service of the king as God blessed him.
b) Daniel’s enemies tricked King Darius to put a decree in place that made it illegal to pray to any god or human except him in the next 30 days. Daniel ignored the decree and prayed to God anyway. The king was forced to throw Daniel into the lions’ den.
c) Daniel did not change his ways. He remained true to God by giving God worship and praise despite the decree. God protected Daniel for his loyalty by sending his angel and shutting the mouths of the lions.
9) Those who plotted against Daniel, their children, and their wives were thrown into the lions’ den instead. The king issued a decree that all of his kingdom must revere the God of Daniel. Daniel prospered during the reigns of Darius and Cyrus.
10) It’s encouraging to know that God rewards His faithful servants no matter what else is happening in the world around them.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 8, Day 4: Daniel 6
I love this story! God is so good and so faithful, and Daniel proves what a faithful life can look like.
End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 8, Day 4: Daniel 6
There is no record of a Darius ruling during this time. However, Darius could be an alias (perhaps for Cyrus).
Daniel lived such a pure life that the only way to get at him was to go after his God.
King Darius signed the decree not thinking it was a trap for Daniel.
Daniel’s custom was to pray privately, which he did. Still, they found him in prayer.
We have to own our own decisions, which Darius did, and oftentimes they can haunt us. Luckily, we have a more powerful God than that.
Daniel is rescued from the lions’ den by God, who is faithful. Daniel’s faith saved him.
Daniel did no wrong to the king by worshipping his God.
Punishing the children and wives of those who plotted against Daniel may seem severe. However, that was the custom of that time and culture. If one was guilty, all paid the price.
This proved to be a powerful testimony for God’s kingdom. Because of Daniel’s faithfulness, he is rewarded by God, and others see and convert.
We saw this when Daniel interpreted Nebuchadnezzar’s dream and gave all the glory to God.
You can see how Daniel’s story parallels Jesus’. He was sentenced to death but rose again!
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