Daniel in the Lions’ Den
How many times a day did Daniel pray?
Three times a day.
What was the name of Hosea’s wife?
Gomer.
What did Jacob’s name become after he wrestled with God?
Israel.
Finish the memory verse from Lesson 40: “He that is faithful in that which is least…”
“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much.” — Luke 16:10
What punishment was given to anyone who prayed to someone other than King Darius during the 30-day decree?
They would be thrown into the lions’ den.
Hosea and Gomer’s marriage was used as a picture of whose relationship?
God’s covenant relationship with Israel.
Finish the memory verse: “Pride goeth before destruction, and…”
“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.” — Proverbs 16:18
Joseph correctly interpreted Pharaoh’s dream about seven healthy cows and seven thin cows. What did they represent?
Seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine.
After Daniel knew the decree had been signed, what did he do?
He continued praying to God just as he had done before.
Gomer’s unfaithfulness represented what repeated behavior by Israel?
Israel repeatedly turning away from God and following other gods.
What did Solomon ask God to give him when God told him to ask for what he wanted?
Wisdom / an understanding heart to judge the people.
In the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, what did the servant do after his own enormous debt had been forgiven?
He refused to forgive a fellow servant who owed him a much smaller debt.
Daniel’s enemies searched his work for corruption or mistakes. What did they find?
Nothing. Daniel was faithful, and they could find no error or fault in him.
Was Israel’s unfaithfulness something that suddenly started during Hosea’s lifetime? Give one example that proves your answer.
No. Examples include the golden calf, wilderness rebellion, following the gods of surrounding nations, or repeatedly ignoring God’s prophets/warnings.
In the Parable of the Sower, what do the different types of ground represent?
Different ways people receive/respond to the Word of God.
At Mount Carmel, Elijah had water poured over the sacrifice before praying. When God answered, name three things the fire consumed.
The sacrifice, wood, stones, dust, and water.
Why did we say the lions’ den did not create Daniel’s character?
Because Daniel had already built a pattern of faithfulness, prayer, integrity, and obedience before the test came. The lions’ den revealed his character.
Complete the lesson principle: “Repeated choices create ________, and our ________ reveal what has our ________.”
Complete the lesson principle: “Repeated choices create PATTERNS, and our PATTERNS reveal what has our HEART.”
Elijah expected to hear from God through powerful events on Mount Horeb. Name two things God was NOT in before Elijah heard the still small voice.
Wind, earthquake, or fire.
In the story of Jacob and Esau, Jacob was afraid when he heard Esau was approaching with 400 men. When the brothers finally met, what three things did Esau do that showed the reunion was not what Jacob feared?
Esau ran to meet Jacob, embraced him, and kissed him. The brothers then wept together.