Daniel 1
Who was the king of Babylon who besieged Jerusalem in Daniel 1?
Nebuchadnezzar
Who had a troubling dream in Daniel 2?
King Nebuchadnezzar.
What image did King Nebuchadnezzar set up in Daniel 3?
A golden statue.
Who was the king in Daniel 5?
Belshazzar
Who was the king in Daniel 6?
King Darius
In Daniel 7, where do the four great beasts come from?
The raging sea.
What is the first book of the Bible called?
What was the new name given to Daniel?
Belteshazzar
What two things did Nebuchadnezzar demand from his wise men regarding the dream?
He demanded that they tell him both the dream and its interpretation
What command did Nebuchadnezzar give regarding the statue?
Everyone must bow down and worship it when they hear the sound of musical instruments.
What sacred items did Belshazzar use during his feast?
Gold and silver goblets (cups) taken from the temple in Jerusalem
What position was Daniel given under King Darius?
He was made one of three administrators over the kingdom and distinguished himself above the others.
What does the raging sea represent?
Chaos.
Who built the ark to survive the great flood?
Noah (Genesis 6-9)
What special diet did Daniel request instead of the king’s food and wine?
Vegetables and water
What was the consequence for the wise men if they failed to reveal the dream and its meaning?
They would be killed.
What punishment was declared for anyone who refused to worship the statue?
They would be thrown into the fiery furnace.
What did Belshazzar and his guests do with the temple cups from Jerusalem?
They drank wine from them and praised the gods of gold, silver, bronze, iron, wood, and stone.
Why did the other officials/administrators become jealous of Daniel?
Because of his exceptional qualities and the king’s plan to set him over the whole kingdom.
How many beasts does Daniel see? Name at least two of them.
Four. A winged lion, a bear, a four-headed leopard, a fearsome beast with 10 horns.
What does the shortest verse in the Bible say? Two words
Jesus wept. John 11:35
How long were Daniel and his friends tested on their diet?
Ten days.
Who was included among those to be executed because of the king’s decree?
Daniel and his friends.
Who were the three men who refused to worship the statue?
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
What mysterious event happened during the feast?
A hand appeared and wrote on the wall.
What law did the officials convince King Darius to sign?
No one could pray to any god or human except the king, or they would be thrown into the lions’ den.
In Daniel 7, who takes their seat on the throne described as having clothing white as snow and hair like pure wool?
The Ancient of Days
How many books are there in the Bible?
66 books
What was the result of Daniel and his friends eating their chosen diet compared to the other young men?
They looked healthier and better nourished than those who ate the king’s food.
What did Daniel do before approaching the king with the interpretation?
He prayed to God for wisdom.
When confronted by the king, did Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego bow down to the statue?
No, they refused to bow down.
What did the hand do at the feast?
Wrote a message on the wall that no one could understand.
How did Daniel respond to the new law?
He continued to pray three times a day, facing Jerusalem, just as he had always done.
What is given to the “one like a son of man” in Daniel 7?
Dominion (authority), glory, and a kingdom that shall not pass away.
How many books are in the Old Testament and how many books are in the New Testament?
39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament.
What did God give Daniel and his friends?
Knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning.
What was the first part of the statue in the king’s dream made of?
The head was made of gold.
How did Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego respond to the king’s threat? (There were two things)
They said that their God could save them, but even if He didn’t, they would not worship the image.
How did Belshazzar react when he saw the writing?
He was terrified—his face turned pale, his knees knocked, and his legs gave way.
What punishment did Daniel face for breaking the law?
He was thrown into the lions’ den.
In Daniel 8, what two animals are involved in the vision that represent the king of Persia the Medes and Greece?
A ram with two horns and a male goat with a prominent horn.
What language was most of the Old Testament originally written in?
Hebrew
What special ability did Daniel have, in addition to knowledge and wisdom?
He could understand visions and dreams of all kinds.
What did the stone that struck the statue represent?
God's everlasting kingdom.
How hot did Nebuchadnezzar order the furnace to be heated?
Seven times hotter than usual.
Who tried to interpret the writing on the wall?
The king’s wise men and enchanters.
What did King Darius say to Daniel before he was thrown into the den?
“May your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you.”
In Daniel 9, what is the purpose of the seventy 'sevens' (weeks) prophecy? Why is the time period of exile extended?
It is the consequence of Israel's sin and disobedience to God. It is to put an end to sin, atone for wickedness and bring in everlasting righteousness through the Son of Man figure.
What two languages was most of the New Testament originally written in?
Greek and Aramaic
What happened after their period of training?
King Nebuchadnezzar interviewed them.
What did Daniel say the gold head of the statue represented?
King Nebuchadnezzar and his Babylonian empire.
What happened to the soldiers who threw Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego into the furnace?
They were killed by the intense heat of the fire.
Who recommended Daniel to interpret the writing?
The queen.
What did King Darius do the morning after Daniel was thrown into the lions’ den?
He rushed to the den and called out to Daniel to see if he was still alive.
What is the name of the angel that appears to help Daniel understand his dream/vision?
Gabriel.
What chapters in Matthew contain the Sermon on the Mount? (There are three)
Matthew 5, 6 and 7.
How did Daniel and his friends compare to the magicians and enchanters in the king’s service?
They were found to be ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in the whole kingdom.
How did Nebuchadnezzar respond after Daniel interpreted the dream?
The King offered Daniel gifts and acknowledged Daniel’s God as the “God of gods.”
What did Nebuchadnezzar see when he looked into the furnace?
Four men walking unharmed in the fire, and the fourth looked like “a son of the gods.”
What were the words written on the wall?
Mene, Mene, Tekel, Parsin
What happened to the men who falsely accused Daniel?
They were thrown into the lion's den.
In Daniel 10, how is the angelic figure who appears to Daniel described?
A man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold, body like beryl, face like lightning, eyes like flaming torches, arms and legs like burnished bronze, and voice like a multitude.
Which New Testament book contains the most Old Testament quotations?
The Book of Matthew.
Until whose reign did Daniel remain in the royal court, according to Daniel 1?
Until the first year of King Cyrus.
What position was Daniel given after interpreting the dream?
He was made ruler over the entire province of Babylon and placed in charge of all its wise men.
What decree did Nebuchadnezzar make after witnessing the miracle? (There are two things)
That no one should speak against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and he promoted them in Babylon.
What did Daniel say the writing on the wall meant?
How did Daniel explain his survival in the lions’ den?
He said God sent an angel to shut the lions’ mouths because he was found innocent in God’s sight and had done no wrong before the king.
According to Daniel 10, why was the angel delayed in coming to Daniel?
The prince of the Persian kingdom resisted him for 21 days, until Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help.
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus refers to three specific religious practices that should be done in secret. What are they?
The three practices are giving to the needy, praying, and fasting (Matthew 6:1–18).