Daniel’s Identity & Choices
What Babylonian name was given to Daniel?
Belteshazzar
Who were Daniel’s three friends?
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
Which king had troubling dreams that Daniel interpreted?
Nebuchadnezzar
How many times a day did Daniel pray?
3 times a day
What type of book is Daniel known as besides historical?
Prophetic / Apocalyptic
What did Daniel refuse to eat that showed his commitment to God?
The king’s food and wine
What were their Hebrew names?
Hananiah, Mishael, Azariah
What was the statue made of in the king’s dream (name one material)?
Gold, silver, bronze, iron, or clay
What direction did Daniel face when he prayed?
Toward Jerusalem
Daniel had visions about how many kingdoms?
Four kingdoms
How many days did Daniel and his friends test their diet with vegetables and water?
10 days
What were they commanded to do before the golden image?
Bow down and worship it
What did the rock that destroyed the statue represent?
God’s eternal kingdom
What law was passed to trap Daniel?
No one could pray to any god except the king
What does Daniel 12 talk about in the end?
Resurrection and final judgment
What was the result of Daniel’s obedience compared to the others?
He looked healthier and stronger
What was the punishment for refusing to bow?
Thrown into the fiery furnace
What happened to Nebuchadnezzar because of his pride?
He lost his sanity and lived like an animal
What happened to Daniel as a result of praying?
He was thrown into the lions’ den
What is a key theme throughout the Book of Daniel?
God is sovereign over all kingdoms
What does Daniel’s decision teach us about identity?
Identity is rooted in God, not culture or pressure
What powerful statement did they make before being thrown into the fire?
“Our God can deliver us… but even if He does not, we will not serve your gods.”
What lesson do we learn from Nebuchadnezzar’s story?
God humbles the proud and exalts the humble
What protected Daniel in the lions’ den?
God sent an angel to shut the lions’ mouths
How does Daniel’s life challenge youth today?
To stand firm in faith even under pressure and culture