Did Daniel do anything wrong?
No. He was blameless.
What did Daniel’s enemies do to him?
They got him thrown into the lions’ den.
Did Daniel die?
No. God sent an angel to shut the lions’ mouths.
What does the miracle with Daniel in the lions' den tell us about God?
God is powerful. We can trust Him.
Why did the other rulers hate Daniel?
They were jealous because Daniel was so successful that the king was going to put him in charge of everyone.
How did Daniel’s enemies catch him?
They lied, made an unjust law, and made Daniel’s godliness look like a crime.
Did Daniel obey the law? Why not?
No. Daniel knew he had to obey God rather than men. He prayed because he trusted God.
Was King Darius able to protect Daniel?
No. Even this powerful king was powerless to save him. Darius fasted because he realized only God had the power to rescue Daniel.
Was God able to protect Daniel?
Yes. God sent His angel to shut the lions’ mouths.
What happened to Daniel’s enemies?
They got the exact punishment they had planned for Daniel. They were eaten by the lions.
How did King Darius respond to Daniel’s deliverance?
The king praised God and said that others should fear Him also.
Double Jeopardy
Can God’s power be displayed through us like it was through Daniel? How?
Yes. When we put our trust in Jesus, He shows His power in us by rescuing us from sin and death. When we are faithful to Him, others will see His glory in our lives.
Activity Book #1: The governors and satraps could not find any fault in Daniel because he was ____________. (6:4)
faithful
Activity Book #2: Did Daniel let the king's decree stop him from praying to God?
No
Activity Book #3: How did the king punish Daniel?
The king put him in a lions' den.
Activity Book #4: Did the king believe that God could protect Daniel?
Yes
Activity Book #5: How did God protect Daniel?
God sent an angel to shut the lions' mouths.
Double Jeopardy
Activity Book #6: Define the word faithful.
Unwavering commitment to God
Activity Book #7: What was the king's response in seeing God's power?
Darius responded to God’s awesome display of power by glorifying Him.
Activity Book #8: In light of God's power, how should we live our lives?
Our lives should be characterized by a faith similar to Daniel’s, obedient and loyal to God.