Who am I?
Who was the distinguished and well-respected man in all of the kingdom?
Daniel
What did King Darius decree?
That no one shall pray to anyone other than the king.
What was at stake when Daniel refused to obey the king's decree?
His own life.
Who was appointed king after the Medes and Persians conquered King Belshazzar?
King Darius
How did Daniel respond to King Darius' decree?
He got on his knees and prayed out loud to God.
Why did Daniel disobey the king's decree?
Because he loved God and believed that God was real.
What did the officials do to Daniel when he disobeyed the king's decree?
They threw him into the den of lions.
How can we grow our faith to be more like Daniel?
1. Pray to God when you are afraid.
2. Give thanks to God.
3. Worship God openly, don't hide your faith.
In a previous week, when did Daniel disobey authority to worship God?
1. He didn't eat the king's food.
2. He didn't worship the idol of gold.
How does God sometimes use our obedience?
To help others worship Him and come to know Him.
As a result of Daniel's miracle, what did the king decree?
That everyone must fear and revere the God of Daniel.
Daniel 6:26-27
“I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel.
For he is the living God
and he endures forever;
his kingdom will not be destroyed,
his dominion will never end.
27 He rescues and he saves;
he performs signs and wonders
in the heavens and on the earth.
He has rescued Daniel
from the power of the lions.”
How can I relate to this message?
Answers will vary.