Lesson 1
What was Daniel and the others tempted with in the king's palace?
Delicious royal foods and wine
How did the 4 men look after fasting?
They looked even stronger than the other young men!
Who did King Nebuchanezzar call on when he had many strange dreams?
magicians, astrologers, & sorcerers
What did the king dream of when Daniel came to him with the meaning of his dream?
He dreamed of a statue made of various materials
How long did Jesus fast in the desert?
40 days and 40 nights
What was the name of the King in the story of Daniel?
King Nebuchadnezzar
What kind of food did Daniel suggest they eat instead of what was being served?
vegetables and water
What do Daniel and his three friends do when they heard about the King's strange dreams?
They prayed to God that the dream would be revealed to them.
How did Daniel and his friends turn to God in a difficult time?
They gathered and prayed to God for answers.
How many commandments are there?
10
What are the names of the 4 men we learned about?
Daniel, Hananiah, Azariah, and Mishael
How many days was Daniel and the others tested for when they fasted?
10 days
Did God ever interpret the King's dreams to Daniel, if so, how?
Yes, it was shown to Daniel in a dream
What did the statue the King dreamed represent?
Each layer of the statue represents a different kingdom.
How many times was Jesus tempted in the desert?
3 times
What were the Babylonian names of the 4 men?
Daniel became Belteshazzar, Hananiah became Shadrach, Mishael became Meshach, and Azariah became Abednego.
What gifts did God give Daniel for obeying his commandments?
He could interpret (explain) visions and dreams
Why did King Nebuchnezzar want the men he called for help to interpret his dreams?
To see if their powers were real as a god was the only one capable of doing that.
What is the lesson of this story?
Always turn to God in difficult times for guidance.
How many fasts do we have in the church and
how many sacraments are there in the church?
7, 7
What was the main idea of the lesson with Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah when they fasted for 10 days?
As children of God, we are called to be faithful to His commandments.
Where was the land Daniel and the others were taken to by the king?
Babylon
Why did Daniel and his friends want to know the meaning of the King's dream?
The king sought to kill them, so they wanted to give him the answer he was eager to know. They wanted to show the King who the true God is.
What does the stone part of the statue in the King's dream represent?
It is not stone made by human hands but rather Christ's kingdom that will never be destroyed.
Fill in the Blank: "If any of you lacks _, let him ask of God who gives to all _ and without _, and it will be given to him." (James 1:_)
wisdom, liberally, reproach, 5