Reign-y Days
This villain plotted to destroy the Jewish people in the Persian Empire.
Who is Haman
Daniel was especially gifted by God to understand these mysterious things.
What are visions and dreams
The Ancient of Days’ clothing was described as being this color.
What is white as snow
The Lord stirred up the spirit of this king so that prophecy would be fulfilled (the first time)
Who is Cyrus, king of Persia
Exodus 15:12
The LORD is my strength and my song,
and he has become my salvation;
this is my God, and I will praise him,
my father’s God, and I will exalt him.
This queen courageously asked the king to save her people.
Who is Esther
Daniel resolved not to defile himself with this food from the king’s table.
What is the king’s food and wine
This figure came with the clouds of heaven and was given an everlasting kingdom.
Who is the Son of Man
This Persian king issued the decree allowing the temple rebuilding to continue (the second time) (Hint: Ezra 6)
Who is King Darius
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.
Haman met his end by being executed on this structure he had prepared.
What is the gallows
God gave Daniel and his friends knowledge and skill in this area.
What is wisdom and literature
In Daniel's vision, the fourth beast had this many horns?
What is 10 horns
Before celebrating Passover, the priests and Levites did this.
What is purified themselves
1 Peter 5:6–7
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.
The decree ordered the destruction of the Jews on this day and month. (Hint: Esther 8:5-17)
What is the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, Adar
These four young men were taken from Judah to serve in the Babylonian king’s court (Hebrew names only)
Who are Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah
In Daniel's vision, The Son of Man receives these three things from the Ancient of Days.
What is glory, dominion and honour
The returned exiles also celebrated this seven-day festival. (Hint Ezra 6: 12-22)
What is the Feast of Unleavened Bread
2 Chronicles 7:14
"If my people who are called by My name humble themselves, and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land."
The big lesson of Esther’s story is that even when His name isn’t mentioned, this is true.
What is God is with His people and working for them
When the men came out of the furnace, not even this on them was burned.
What is their hair
The big lesson of Daniel 7 is that these kinds of kingdoms will not last forever.
What are worldly kingdoms?
Some older people responded this way because they had seen the first temple.
What is they wept loudly (Ezra 3:10-13)
Revelation 21:4
"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away." And He who was seated on the throne said, "Behold, I am making all things new."